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  • Jed Hoyer talks about Kyle Tucker and a possible contract extension
    • Jed Hoyer talks about Kyle Tucker and a possible contract extension
    David Banks-Imagn Images ... so let’s discuss it here. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer spent some pre-game time Tuesday discussing Kyle Tucker and whether the team can get him to sign a contract extension before free agency. It’s all detailed in this article by Maddie Lee in the Sun-Times. Here are some of the salient points. But on Tuesday he acknowledged the obvious: “At...2025
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  • Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from Astros for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski
    • Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from Astros for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski
    Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Cubs have made a significant trade. This deal has been rumored for a couple of days now, and though it has not officially been announced by the Cubs or Astros, it appears that it’s about to happen: Cubs close to acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Astros for a package led by IF Isaac Paredes. RHP Hayden Wesneski and 3B prospect Cam Smi...2024
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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
  • 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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Timeline

  • 2025
    "But on Tuesday he acknowledged the obvious: “At some point” the Cubs will talk with three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker’s agent Casey Close about a possible extension."

  • 2024
    "His agent, Casey Close, has done the “trade and extend” thing before with Paul Goldschmidt when Goldschmidt was traded to the Cardinals, so perhaps that can happen again."

  • 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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Casey Close trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Jed Hoyer talks about Kyle Tucker and a possible contract extension
    2025
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  • • Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from Astros for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski
    2024
  • • Outside The Confines: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    2022
  • Radio host admits false claim on Freeman talks
    • Radio host admits false claim on Freeman talks
    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
  • • 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
  • • 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

Casey Close stats and results

  • • Jed Hoyer talks about Kyle Tucker and a possible contract extension
    2025
  • • 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
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  • • 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
  • • 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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  • • Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from Astros for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski
    2024
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Casey Close schedule, game

  • • Jed Hoyer talks about Kyle Tucker and a possible contract extension
    2025
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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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  • • 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
    Continue with Scott Miller
  • • Snakebit 2014 No.1 Brady Aiken Finds Great 2nd Chance Opportunity with Indians
    2015
    Check it out Brady Aiken
  • • Once Ticketed for 2-Sport Superstardom, Drew Henson Travels New Big League Path
    2015
    Continue with New York Yankees
  • • MLB Teams Poised to Turn Free-Agent Losses into Big 2015 MLB Draft Gain
    2014
    Continue with New York Mets

Casey Close rumors, scandals

  • • Where Will Shelby Miller Blockbuster Rank in Most Lopsided MLB Trades of 2000s?
    2015
  • • 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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