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MLB Trade Rumors: Red Sox, Who Stays, Who Gets Traded
Considering they are 39-50 and 10 games out in the American League East standings, it’s an understatement that the season has not progressed as anticipated for the Boston Red Sox. After winning their third World Series in 10... More of this article »
New York Yankees DFA Veteran Alfonso Soriano
As we reported earlier, the New York Yankees acquired Brandon McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks. As it turns out the move will cost Alfonso Soriano a spot on the roster as the team designated for assignment the 38 year old outfielder... More of this article »
Yankees Get Something for Nothing, Swap Nuno for McCarthy
The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks worked out a deal today, exchanging pitchers Vidal Nuno and Brandon McCarthy. Buster Olney of ESPN first reported the news. Arizona will eat half of the $4.1 million owed to McCarthy... More of this article »
Blue Jays Rumors: Encarnacion Will Get MRI, David Price in Play?
The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a 5-1 loss to the Oakland A’s on Saturday, but the loss of Edwin Encarnacion may be devastating. In the first inning Encarnacion was attempting to beat out a groundball when he suffered the... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Cardinals Pitching Options
Going into the season, it appeared that the St. Louis Cardinals had more pitching than they knew what to do with. While their staff has sported a 3.28 ERA with 9.9 fWAR up to this point, a trade acquisition seems to be in order.... More of this article »
A’s Trade Prospects for Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel
The Oakland Athletics traded top prospect Addison Russell , fellow prospect Billy McKinney, pitcher Dan Straily and possibly a player to be named later to the Chicago Cubs for starters Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel in the first... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Marlon Byrd and Alex Rios
It’s only four weeks until the trade deadline. As of now there haven’t been any big moves, but players will be trading places soon enough. With the San Diego Padres deciding to extend outfielder Seth Smith, he’s... More of this article »
Rays Set To Sign International Shortstop Prospect Adrian Rondon
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to sign international shortstop prospect Adrian Rondon, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com, but technically cannot sign the the youngster until July 7 because he has yet to turn 16. Thats... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Alexei Ramirez and Jimmy Rollins
As the calendar turns from June to July and more teams find themselves out of playoff contention, the trade market starts to heat up. Two shortstops that could be moved are Alexei Ramirez and Jimmy Rollins. The two players are both... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Take a Shot, Sign Raul Ibanez
KANSAS CITY, MO — Last year Raul Ibanez, 42, smacked 29 home runs for the Seattle Mariners which got him a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels. After batting .157/.258/.265 in 57 games, the Angels released the veteran of... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Jason Hammel, Ian Kennedy, Brandon McCarthy
Jeff Samardzija and David Price are the two best pitchers on the trade block. However, for teams not looking to sell the farm, Jason Hammel, Ian Kennedy and Brandon McCarthy are attractive options. While these pitchers have an up and... More of this article »
Jason Grilli, Ernesto Fieri Swapped In Change of Scenery Deal
The Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates traded closers Jason Grilli and Ernesto Fieri in a move that both teams hope will help both players. Grilli had served as the Pirates’ primary closing option for most of the past two... More of this article »
Red Sox Shut Down Middlebrooks, Victorino For Foreseeable Future
The Boston Red Sox season of gloom continues. The team announced that it was shutting down outfielder Shane Victorino and third baseman Will Middlebrooks for the foreseeable future. Victorino is out with recurring lower back problems... More of this article »
David Price is on the Trade Block, Like it or Not
With the Tampa Bay Rays owning the worst record in baseball at 32-48, ace pitcher David Price is on the trade block. Despite an ERA that is almost half a run higher than his career average, the 28 year-old left-hander is having his... More of this article »
Bad Mood For Rays David Price Means Bad News For Pirates
ST PETERSBURG, Fl — As it turns Rays ace David Price being in a bad mood over trade rumors turned out to be bad news for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Price came up two outs short of a shutout, striking out 11 Pirates, marking the... More of this article »
Rays Rumors – Ben Zobrist Trade Possibilities
2014 has been a disappointing season for the Tampa Bay Rays, as they currently own the worst record in the major leagues. The Rays have several attractive trade chips on their roster, one of which is the versatile second baseman Ben... More of this article »
Cubs Rumors – Jeff Samardzija Trade Possibilities
Chicago Cubs ace pitcher Jeff Samardzija has enjoyed a very good 2014 season. Meanwhile, his team is sitting at 27-38, which puts them in prime positions to be sellers at the trade deadline. The Cubs are fielding plenty of offers... More of this article »
Twins Sign Kendrys Morales, DFA Jason Kubel
After signing free-agent Kendrys Morales to a deal a spot on the roster had to be created and today the Minnesota Twins designated for assignment Jason Kubel. Morales played 156 games for Seattle last year, hitting .277 with 34 doubles,... More of this article »
Rays DFA Heath Bell, Nate Karns Called Up
The Tampa Bay Rays have designated Heath Bell for assignment and called up Nathan Karns form Durham to take his place on the roster. Bell has pitched to a 7.27 ERA in 13 games this season. The Rays will have 10 days to trade... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Extend Yunel Escobar
The Tampa Bay Rays like Yunel Escobar, Escobar likes being in Tampa Bay, and the two sides agreed to a two-year extension covering 2015 and 2016 worth a guaranteed $13 million. The deal also includes a club option for 2017. The... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Sign Ervin Santana
The Atlanta Braves have linked Ervin Santana to a one-year deal that is worth $14.1 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Santana’s deal is worth the exact amount of the qualifying offer he rejected at the beginning of... More of this article »
Could Atlanta Braves Have Interest in Ervin Santana
Ervine There is no such thing as too much pitching. The Atlanta Braves are the most recent Major League team to discover that old adage’s truth. A day after 23-year-old right-hander Kris Medlen was plagued with elbow tightness... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Jon Lester Deal Needs to Get Done
Locking up Dustin Pedroia through 2021 on a team-friendly $110 million contract represented a monumental step by the Boston Red Sox to remain a formidable contender for the long term. Inking Jon Lester to a lengthy deal and retaining... More of this article »
Stephen Drew Could Return to the Red Sox if…
Stephen Drew still could accept the reported one-year, $11 million offer to play one more season with the Boston Red Sox, but the longer the 30-year-old shortstop remains a free agent, the less likely it is he will wear the uniform... More of this article »
Orioles Reach Agreement With Nelson Cruz On One Year Deal
The Baltimore Orioles have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Nelson Cruz on a one-year deal with a base salary of $8 million, plus $750K in incentives. The deal represents a 43% pay cut essentially over what Cruz declined... More of this article »
Braves Sign Andrelton Simmons to New Seven-year Deal – $58 Million
The Atlanta Braves continued the signing binge of its own players today, this time signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a seven-year deal worth $58 million. Simmons, 24, joins first baseman Freddie Freeman, right fielder Jason... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds, Homer Bailey Agree on Extension
The Cincinnati Reds and Homer Bailey have come to terms on an extension covering six years and $105 million with a $25 million mutual option that contains a $5 million buyout, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Earlier this offseason,... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Sign Ubaldo Jimenez
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Terms of the agreement, which is pending a physical, are believed to be in the range of four years and $48 million.... More of this article »
Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Andrew Miller
A deep and talented bullpen was an instrumental reason why the Boston Red Sox won the World Series last October. They expect to have the same level of success with their relievers in 2014, albeit with a few new names. This weekend,... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Extend Craig Kimbrel
The Atlanta Braves have signed closer Craig Kimbrel to a contract extension, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Kimbrel’s deal is worth $42 million over four seasons, with a team option for a fifth year. It buys out his three... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Extend Julio Teheran
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with pitcher Julio Teheran, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Teheran’s deal guarantees the 23 year old right-hander $32.4 million over six years. Teheran was already... More of this article »
Rays Add Erik Bedard On Minor League Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement on minor league deal with free agent left-handed starting pitcher Erik Bedard. The deal will include a spring training invite. He was 4-12 with a 4.59 ERA, 1.48 WHIP an 138 strikeouts... More of this article »
What Should the Dodgers Do With Their Outfielders?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot of money tied up in their outfield. Matt Kemp is owed $128 million over the next six seasons. They’re on the hook with Andre Ethier for at least $70 million in the next four years, and Carl... More of this article »
Rays Deal Jose Lobaton to Nationals for Nate Karns
The Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Nationals have agreed to a trade that will send catcher Jose Lobaton to the Nats for right-hander Nate Karns. Two other players will head to Washington in the deal, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa... More of this article »
Orioles Reach Agreement With Suk-Min Yoon, Pending Physical
The Baltimore Orioles have reached an agreement with South Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, pending a physical, on a three-year deal worth $5.75 million. With the Orioles passing a physical in not a rubber stamp proposition. The Orioles’... More of this article »
Phillies Sign A.J. Burnett, Old Player That is Good
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett to a one-year deal, reports Hayden Balgavy of THV 11 in Arkansas. Burnett’s deal is worth $16 million. Burnett’s future was undetermined for most of... More of this article »
Coco Crisp Signs Extension with Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics have reported a two-year contract extension with centerfielder Coco Crisp that includes a vesting option for 2017. Crisp will receive $11 million in 2015 and 2016, and his vesting option is worth $13 million... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks Sign Bronson Arroyo
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free agent pitcher Bronson Arroyo, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Arroyo’s contract guarantees the veteran $23.5 million in total. He will earn $9.5 million each in 2014 and 2014,... More of this article »
Nationals Sign Luis Ayala to Minor League Deal
The Washington Nationals have signed veteran reliever Luis Ayala to a minor league deal, reports Andrew Rickli of SportsReelBoston. The 36 year old Ayala spent most of last season with the Atlanta Braves after being traded from... More of this article »
White Sox Sign Mitchell Boggs – One Year Deal
The Chicago White Sox have signed free agent pitcher Mitchell Boggs to a major league deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Boggs’ contract is a one year deal worth $1.1 million. Boggs, who turns 30 this month, was going... More of this article »
Carlos Marmol, Chaz Roe Sign with Marlins, Pat Neshek with Cardinals
Relievers Carlos Marmol and Pat Neshek have signed with the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively. Marmol received a one year major league deal worth $1.25, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com. Neshek agreed... More of this article »
Seattle Mariners Sign Fernando Rodney
The Seattle Mariners signed free agent closer Fernando Rodney, reports Jonah Keri of Grantland. Rodney’s contract is worth $14 million over two years, with up to $1 million more with incentives. It was just two years ago that... More of this article »
Jose Lobaton Trade Talks in Progress
Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that several teams are interested in Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton. Several teams including the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York... More of this article »
Jeff Baker Signs a Two-Year Deal with the Miami Marlins
Jeff Baker signed a two-year deal with the Miami Marlins, reports Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish. The 32 year-old Baker is guaranteed $3.7 million. Over parts of eight seasons and nearly 1500 plate appearances with the Chicago... More of this article »
Sam Fuld Agrees to Minor League Deal With Oakland
Super Sam Fuld as he was affectinately to Tampa Bay Rays fans has found a new home on the west coast. Fuld reached an agreement on a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics on a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Fuld... More of this article »
Braves Reach Agreement With Freddie Freeman on Extension
Its been a busy day for the Atlanta Braves. Earlier we reported that team had reached an agreement for outfielder Jason Heyward on a two-year extension and now according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Braves have agreed to terms on... More of this article »
Braves Avoid Arbitration, Sign Jason Heyward to Two-Year Deal
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a two-year deal with Jason Heyward, buying out his final two arbitration years for $13.3 million, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Earlier, the two sides had exchanged arbitration figures with Heyward... More of this article »
Kyle Farnsworth Signs Minor League Deal with New York Mets
Kyle Farnsworth signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets, with an invite to Spring Training. The veteran right-hander will turn 38 in April. Over 15 seasons with seven different teams Farnsworth has compiled a 4.26 ERA... More of this article »