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  • • AL Notes: Astros, Kahnle, Abreu
    Astros GM Dana Brown provided an update on his efforts to extend members of the club’s core while speaking on a radio broadcast this afternoon, as noted by Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Brown acknowledged that the club is in extension negotiations with Casey Close, the agent of Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker, saying, “We’re…...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    These may be getting bigger. And other changes. | Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images MLB is likely to enact four major rules changes today. Aaron Judge’s pursuit of history. The New York teams are struggling, but not out. And other news from around baseball. It seems like big changes are coming to baseball today. The Competition Committee is expected to vote today to adopt new rules reg...2022
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  • Radio host apologizes to Freddie Freeman's former agent for false reporting on free agency
    • Radio host apologizes to Freddie Freeman's former agent for false reporting on free agency
    Doug Gottlieb initially reported that agent Casey Close withheld information from Freeman prior to the first baseman signing with L.A....2022
  • • Fox Sports host issues full retraction in agent Casey Close report
    Fox Sports’ Doug Gottlieb issued a full mea culpa and apologized to baseball agent Casey Close over assertions the radio...2022
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  • Radio host admits false claim on Freeman talks
    • Radio host admits false claim on Freeman talks
    A radio host admitted he falsely claimed agent Casey Close never informed first baseman Freddie Freeman of the Braves' last contract offer....2022
  • Agent sues Fox host for libel over Freeman claim
    • Agent sues Fox host for libel over Freeman claim
    Agent Casey Close sued Fox Sports radio host Doug Gottlieb for libel, alleging Gottlieb "falsely and recklessly" defamed Close with a tweet that claimed Close and his agency hadn't presented a contract offer to Freddie Freeman during free agency....2022

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  • 2023
    "Brown acknowledged that the club is in extension negotiations with Casey Close, the agent of Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker, saying, “We’re…"

  • 2022
    "A radio host admitted he falsely claimed agent Casey Close never informed first baseman Freddie Freeman of the Braves' last contract offer."

  • 2018
    "The Mets’ ongoing search for a general manager was narrowed to five recently, and Matt Ehalt of the New Jersey tweets that two candidates, MLB exec Kim Ng and agent Casey Close, have been eliminated from the running."

  • 2017
    "He’ll now be repped by Victor Menocal and Casey Close of Excel Sports Management."

  • 2016
    "However, Fowler's agent, Casey Close of Excel Sports Management, issued a statement after the dust settled Thursday vehemently refuting Fowler made such a pact:     In my 25 years in this business, never before have I witnessed such irresponsible behavior on so many fronts."

  • 2015
    "com's Joey Nowak, the prospect of signing with the Diamondbacks immediately appealed to Greinke: "As soon as (agent Casey Close) told me the D-backs called, it got me excited, and just went from there."

  • 2014
    "Cuddyer, a client of Excel Sports Management’s Casey Close, was the surprise recipient of a qualifying offer last week that caused many to believe that he would be … Continue reading →"

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  • • Outside The Confines: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    2022
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  • • Radio host admits false claim on Freeman talks
    2022
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  • • Agent sues Fox host for libel over Freeman claim
    2022
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  • • Mike Foltynewicz Hires Excel Sports Management
    Braves righty Mike Foltynewicz has elected to hire new representation, per MLB.com’s Mark Bowman (via Twitter). He’ll now be repped by Victor Menocal and Casey Close of Excel Sports Management. Foltynewicz, 26, is entering the earning phase of his career. He qualifies for arbitration this fall as a Super Two player. That first-time arb salary…...2017
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  • • Zack Greinke's L.A. Return Stirs Up Good Memories, Weird Feelings for Dodgers
    2016
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  • • Fowler’s agent blasts O's, media for ‘irresponsible behavior’
    In one of the most surprising moves of the MLB offseason, Dexter Fowler signed a one-year contract on Thursday to remain with the Chicago Cubs. The deal was announced after multiple reports claimed Fowler had signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Where did those reports come from? Fowler’s agent, Casey Close, released a statement shortly after Fowler re-signed with the Cubs blasting the Orioles and t...2016
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  • • Dexter Fowler's Agent Rips Orioles' Handling of Free-Agent Rumors
    2016
  • • Where Will Shelby Miller Blockbuster Rank in Most Lopsided MLB Trades of 2000s?
    2015
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  • • Zack Greinke's Top Quotes from Introductory Press Conference with Diamondbacks
    2015
  • • Reports: Red Sox were in on Greinke if Price fell through
    One way or another, Dave Dombrowski was going to make a splash. Free agent David Price woke up Tuesday morning “believing he would be spending the next seven years pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals,” according to USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale. Price later reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $217 million contract with the Boston Red Sox after president of baseball operations Dombrowski made a...2015
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Casey Close stats and results

  • • Where Will Shelby Miller Blockbuster Rank in Most Lopsided MLB Trades of 2000s?
    2015
  • • Snakebit 2014 No.1 Brady Aiken Finds Great 2nd Chance Opportunity with Indians
    2015
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  • • Once Ticketed for 2-Sport Superstardom, Drew Henson Travels New Big League Path
    2015
  • • Houston Astros: Maybe the Astros Handled the Brady Aiken Issue Correctly
    2015
  • • Will 2015 MLB Draft Prospect Brady Aiken Go No. 1 Overall in Back-to-Back Years?
    2015
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  • • MLB Teams Poised to Turn Free-Agent Losses into Big 2015 MLB Draft Gain
    2014
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  • • Outside The Confines: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    2022
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  • • Zack Greinke's L.A. Return Stirs Up Good Memories, Weird Feelings for Dodgers
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fans Love Their Royals (Check Those All-Star Ballots)
    2015
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  • • Snakebit 2014 No.1 Brady Aiken Finds Great 2nd Chance Opportunity with Indians
    2015
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  • • Once Ticketed for 2-Sport Superstardom, Drew Henson Travels New Big League Path
    2015
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  • • Brady Aiken's Tommy John Announcement Will Cost Him Money, Not Career
    2015
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Top Casey Close news

  • • Mets Sign Michael Cuddyer
    The Mets announced that they have signed free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer to a two-year contract. Cuddyer, a client of Excel Sports Management’s Casey Close, was the surprise recipient of a qualifying offer last week that caused many to believe that he would be … ...2014
  • • Radio host admits false claim on Freeman talks
    2022
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  • • Zack Greinke's Top Quotes from Introductory Press Conference with Diamondbacks
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fans Love Their Royals (Check Those All-Star Ballots)
    2015
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  • • Agent sues Fox host for libel over Freeman claim
    2022
  • • Once Ticketed for 2-Sport Superstardom, Drew Henson Travels New Big League Path
    2015
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  • • Dexter Fowler's Agent Rips Orioles' Handling of Free-Agent Rumors
    2016
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  • • AL Notes: Astros, Kahnle, Abreu
    2023
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  • • Dan Duquette, Agent Casey Close Comment On Dexter Fowler Situation
    Fans and media members alike were shocked this morning when the Cubs announced that they had re-signed Dexter Fowler to a one-year deal, just days after the Baltimore media and a number of national reporters broke the news of a three-year agreement between Fowler and the Orioles. Fowler’s agent, Casey Close of Excel Sports Management,…...2016
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  • Agent: 'False narrative' around Freeman deal
    • Agent: 'False narrative' around Freeman deal
    Agent Casey Close says the Atlanta Braves are perpetuating a "false narrative" regarding the departure of first baseman Freddie Freeman from the organization and that he "will not stand by" as allegations about his role in negotiations....2022
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  • • Jason Heyward Open To Extension With Cardinals
    Outfielder Jason Heyward is open to the possibility of an extension with the Cardinals, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch writes. The Casey Close client adds that he would have no problem discussing an extension even during the … ...2015
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  • • Mike Foltynewicz Hires Excel Sports Management
    2017
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  • • AL East Notes: Fowler, Markakis, Estrada, Cessa, Murphy
    In a recent interview on MLB Network Radio (Twitter links), Orioles executive Dan Duquette further responded to recent comments by agent Casey Close regarding the Dexter Fowler talks. “It would’ve been a good fit for us. We’re disappointed the deal didn’t come together [but] that’s the way it goes sometimes,” Duquette said. Duquette went on to…...2016
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  • • Randal Grichuk Switches Agencies
    Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk has changed agencies and is now represented by Casey Close of Excel Sports Management, ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports (on Twitter). Grichuk, 24, came to the Cardinals alongside Peter Bourjos in the 2013 trade that sent David Freese and Fernando Salas to the Angels. Grichuk was one of two first-round picks by…...2016
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Casey Close schedule, game

  • • Outside The Confines: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    2022
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  • • Zack Greinke's L.A. Return Stirs Up Good Memories, Weird Feelings for Dodgers
    2016
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  • • Where Will Shelby Miller Blockbuster Rank in Most Lopsided MLB Trades of 2000s?
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fans Love Their Royals (Check Those All-Star Ballots)
    2015
    Visit the page Scott Miller
  • • Snakebit 2014 No.1 Brady Aiken Finds Great 2nd Chance Opportunity with Indians
    2015
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  • • Once Ticketed for 2-Sport Superstardom, Drew Henson Travels New Big League Path
    2015
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  • • MLB Teams Poised to Turn Free-Agent Losses into Big 2015 MLB Draft Gain
    2014
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Casey Close rumors, scandals

  • • Where Will Shelby Miller Blockbuster Rank in Most Lopsided MLB Trades of 2000s?
    2015
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  • • Zack Greinke's Top Quotes from Introductory Press Conference with Diamondbacks
    2015
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  • • Will 2015 MLB Draft Prospect Brady Aiken Go No. 1 Overall in Back-to-Back Years?
    2015
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