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  • • NL West Notes: Reynolds, Valaika, O’Malley, Dodgers
    The Rockies “remain in contact” with free agent first baseman Mark Reynolds, Jon Morosi of MLB.com tweets. Reynolds, who hit 30 homers for Colorado in 2017, is the best free-agent first baseman available on the market, and a reunion between the two has long seemed like a solid fit in theory. However, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports recently contacted Reynolds’ agent, Jeff…...2018
  • • Blue Jays To Sign Seung-Hwan Oh
    The Blue Jays have agreed to sign right-hander Seung-hwan Oh, FanRag Sports’ Robert Murray reports (Twitter link).  The deal is a one-year contract that will guarantee Oh $2MM in 2018, Sportsnet.ca’s Ben Nicholson Smith reports (Twitter links), plus there is a vesting option for 2019.  Oh is a client of Rosenhaus Sports Representation. The contract…...2018
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  • • Reds To Sign Ben Revere
    The Reds have agreed to a minor league deal with free agent outfielder Ben Revere, FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports (Twitter links).  Revere will receive an invitation to Cincinnati’s big league Spring Training camp, and he will earn between $1MM to $1.5MM if he should crack the Reds’ 25-man roster....2018
  • • Rangers Agree To Terms With Jesse Chavez
    The Rangers are in agreement on a contract with veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (Twitter links). The Sosnick, Cobbe & Karon client seems to have signed a non-guaranteed deal, as Heyman notes that the pact calls for a $1MM base that’ll increase to $1.5MM if he makes the big league…...2018
  • • Source: Red Sox reach deal with J.D. Martinez
    The Red Sox agreed to a five-year deal with slugger J.D. Martinez, a source told ESPN's Pedro Gomez. The outfielder can opt out after two seasons. FanRag Sports reports the deal is worth $110 million, $50 million to be paid over the first two seasons....2018
  • • Orioles Agree To Terms With Chris Tillman
    The Orioles are in agreement on a contract that will bring right-hander Chris Tillman back to Baltimore, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (via Twitter). It’s a one-year, Major League deal tweets Dan Connolly of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Tillman, a client of the Beverly Hills Sports Council, receives a $3MM guarantee, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com…...2018
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  • • Report: Miguel Cabrera determined to have big bounce-back season
    Last year, Miguel Cabrera took an L, but this year he wants to bounce back.Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reported on Friday that the Detroit Tigers slugger is said to be “determined” to have a “big bounce-back season” in 2018.Cabrera, who will turn 35 in April, was limited to 130 games last season due to a multitude of injuries, most notably to his back. The result was perhaps his worst season as a ...2018
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  • • Orioles, Jesus Montero Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Orioles have agreed to a minor league contract with first baseman Jesus Montero, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (via Twitter). Montero, formerly one of the top prospects in all of baseball, will open the season in the midst of a 50-game suspension, which he received in September (as a member of the Blue Jays…...2017
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  • • Adam Eaton to Nationals in Trade Including Lucas Giolito: Details, Reaction
    2016
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  • • Wilson Ramos to Rays: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • Jose Bautista To Reject Qualifying Offer
    Blue Jays right fielder/DH Jose Bautista will decline Toronto’s one-year, $17.2MM qualifying offer before today’s 5pm ET deadline, tweets Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. That decision has long been viewed as likely even on the heels of a disappointing and injury-filled season for the 36-year-old slugger. In light of Bautista’s decision, the Jays will receive…...2016
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  • • Bartolo Colon to Braves: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • BBWAA Awards 2016: Full List of Finalists Announced and Reaction
    2016
  • • Aldon Smith Reportedly Checks Himself into Rehab: Latest Details, Reaction
    2016
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  • • Cardinals Seeking Late-Inning Reliever On Trade Market
    The rapid decline of Trevor Rosenthal, who has now been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury following his season-long struggles, has the Cardinals in the market for a late-inning arm to add to their relief corps, per Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. St. Louis has turned to right-hander Seung-hwan Oh, whose…...2016
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  • • Chris Sale Comments on Suspension, Future with White Sox
    2016

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  • 2018
    "FanRag Sports reports the deal is worth $110 million, $50 million to be paid over the first two seasons."

  • 2017
    "The Yankees and Marlins have a deal for Giancarlo Stanton, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports."

  • 2016
    "The Yankees and Cubs are working towards a trade that would send star closer Aroldis Chapman to Chicago in exchange for top shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres and more, FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports via Twitter."

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  • • NL West Notes: Reynolds, Valaika, O’Malley, Dodgers
    2018
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  • • Blue Jays To Sign Seung-Hwan Oh
    2018
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  • • Reds To Sign Ben Revere
    2018
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  • • Rangers Agree To Terms With Jesse Chavez
    2018
  • • Source: Red Sox reach deal with J.D. Martinez
    2018
  • • Orioles Agree To Terms With Chris Tillman
    2018
  • • Trevor Bauer Wins Arbitration Hearing
    Right-hander Trevor Bauer has won his arbitration hearing against the Indians, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (via Twitter). Bauer’s arb case featured one of the most significant gaps between the player’s submitted salary and the team’s figure (as seen in the MLBTR Arbitraiton Tracker), and he’ll now be paid at $6.525MM instead of $5.3MM…...2018
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  • • Collin McHugh Wins Arbitration Hearing
    Right-hander Collin McHugh won his arbitration hearing against the Astros, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (on Twitter). He’ll earn the $5MM salary that he filed as opposed to the $4.55MM sum that was submitted by the team (as can be seen in MLBTR’s 2018 Arbitration Tracker). McHugh is a client of Moye Sports Associates.…...2018
  • • Blue Jays Win Arbitration Hearing Against Marcus Stroman
    The Blue Jays won their arbitration hearing against right-hander Marcus Stroman, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (via Twitter). Stroman will receive the $6.5MM salary submitted by the team rather than the$6.9MM salary submitted by his representatives at the Legacy Agency (as can be seen in MLBTR’s 2018 Arbitration Tracker). More to come....2018
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  • • Blue Jays Agree To Minor League Deal With Craig Breslow
    The Blue Jays are in agreement with left-handed reliever Craig Breslow on a minor league contract, tweets Robert Murray of FanRag Sports. Breslow, who is represented by the Baratta Partners, will vie for a bullpen job in Major League Spring Training. Toronto has been stockpiling bullpen options on minor league deals lately, as they’ve now…...2018
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  • • Report: Miguel Cabrera determined to have big bounce-back season
    2018
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  • • Santiago Casilla to A's: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2017
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  • • Adam Eaton to Nationals in Trade Including Lucas Giolito: Details, Reaction
    2016
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  • • Wilson Ramos to Rays: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
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  • • Bartolo Colon to Braves: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
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  • • BBWAA Awards 2016: Full List of Finalists Announced and Reaction
    2016
  • • Brian McCann Clears Waivers
    Yankees catcher Brian McCann has cleared waivers and is now eligible for an August trade, reports FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman, who notes that there’s no word a potential deal is in the works. However, he also points out that the Braves – McCann’s previous employer – engaged in talks with the Yankees before this past…...2016
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  • • Latest On Yasiel Puig
    The Dodgers are “still trying to move” outfielder Yasiel Puig, tweets Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Puig’s name has popped up in trade rumors lately — most recently surfacing in rumors involving Reds outfielder Jay Bruce. Puig, as Heyman points out, has seen his overall offensive output decline in each of his four Major League…...2016
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  • • Phil Jackson, Carmelo Anthony Reportedly Meet to Discuss Star's Knicks Future
    2017
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  • • Report: Alex Rodriguez won’t retire early or accept buyout
    With the 40-year-old Alex Rodriguez scuttling mightily at the plate this season, the idea has been forwarded that perhaps he conceivably could decide to take an early retirement or perhaps even accept a buyout from the New York Yankees. Evidently, neither of those scenarios are ever going to happen, according to someone in A-Rod’s camp. FanRag Sports Network’s Jon Heyman writes in a recent column ...2016
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  • • Yankees, Marlins Reach Deal For Stanton; Still Awaiting His Approval
    The Yankees and Marlins have a deal for Giancarlo Stanton, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.  The deal is still subject to Stanton’s approval, as the slugger has full no-trade rights.  Several hours prior, Joel Sherman of the New York Post called the deal “virtually done,” noting the Marlins will receive second baseman Starlin…...2017
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  • • Source: Red Sox reach deal with J.D. Martinez
    2018
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  • • Jake Arrieta Turned Down Six-Year Offer From Cubs
    Before the Cubs agreed to terms with Yu Darvish, Theo Epstein contacted Jake Arrieta to see if the former Chicago ace would be willing to accept a six-year offer in the range of the $126MM given to Darvish, FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports.  “Darvish was the focus by that point, but with some uncertainty about…...2018
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  • • Yankees, Cubs Working On Trade Involving Aroldis Chapman, Gleyber Torres
    The Yankees and Cubs are working towards a trade that would send star closer Aroldis Chapman to Chicago in exchange for top shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres and more, FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports via Twitter.  Sports Illustrated’s Kenny Ducey reported (Twitter link) earlier tonight that Torres was scratched from the lineup for Chicago’s High-A affiliate,…...2016
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  • • Bartolo Colon to Braves: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
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  • • Padres To Hire Matt Stairs As Hitting Coach
    The Padres are hiring Matt Stairs as the team’s new hitting coach, FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports (via Twitter).  Earlier today, FanRag’s Robert Murray reported that Stairs was the “strong favorite” for the job. Stairs made his pro coaching debut in 2017, working as the Phillies’ hitting coach and drawing praise for his role in…...2017
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  • • Brian McCann Clears Waivers
    2016
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  • • Phillies Likely To Hire Gabe Kapler As Manager
    The Phillies look to be close to naming Gabe Kapler as their next manager, as Jon Heyman and Robert Murray of FanRag Sports report that “barring something unforeseen,” Kapler is the team’s choice to replace Pete Mackanin.  An official announcement could come as early as Monday, or perhaps until after the World Series is over.…...2017
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  • • Brewers, Indians Reach Agreement On Jonathan Lucroy Trade; Lucroy Must Waive No-Trade Clause
    11:08pm: Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports tweets that top catching prospect Francisco Mejia is headed to the Brewers in the deal. Yahoo’s Jeff Passan tweets that one of left-hander Justus Sheffield or right-hander Triston McKenzie could be in the deal as well, and Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer also mentions Sheffield as a…...2016
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  • • Orioles, Mariners Agree To Wade Miley Trade
    The Orioles and Mariners have agreed to a deal that will send Wade Miley from Seattle to Baltimore, pending medical reviews, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports (Twitter link). Assuming the medicals check out — which isn’t a given, considering the Orioles’ history of medical examinations — Miley will give Baltimore a desperately needed…...2016
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  • • Athletics Nearing Two-Year Deal With Santiago Casilla
    The Athletics are closing in on a two-year deal with free-agent righty Santiago Casilla, reports Robert Murray of FanRag Sports (on Twitter). The 36-year-old Casilla, who is represented by ACES, has spent the past seven seasons in the Bay Area pitching for the Giants. Prior to that, he spent parts of six seasons pitching for…...2017
  • • Giants To Acquire Will Smith
    The Giants acquired left-handed reliever Will Smith from the Brewers, tweets Yahoo’s Jeff Passan.  The Brewers will receive minor league pitcher Phil Bickford and catcher Andrew Susac, tweets Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Smith, 27, has a 3.68 ERA, 9.0 K/9, 3.7 BB/9, 1.23 HR/9, and 33.3% groundball rate in 22 innings for the Brewers…...2016
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  • • Aldon Smith Reportedly Checks Himself into Rehab: Latest Details, Reaction
    2016
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  • • Twins Acquire Jake Odorizzi
    The Twins have acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi from the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports (Twitter link).  Shortstop prospect Jermaine Palacios is going back to the Rays in return, FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports.  Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan reported earlier tonight that the two clubs had agreed to some sort of a…...2018
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  • • Report: Giants could bring back Tim Lincecum
    Tim Lincecum is still looking for a way back into Major League Baseball, and his former team could be willing to give him that route.According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the San Francisco Giants have been eyeing Lincecum and will attend his scheduled showcase for teams on Thursday.While numerous teams are expected to attend the showcase, the Giants may have the inside track. According to Heym...2018
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  • • Report: Bartolo Colon expected to sign with Rangers
    Bartolo Colon’s MLB career is like a cockroach. No matter how much we try, there’s absolutely no way to kill it.According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the 44-year-old Colon is expected to sign a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers this week.While it’s not yet known what type of contract Colon is looking at, it’s highly likely it will come with a spring training invite and some sort of ...2018
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  • • Diamondbacks To Sign Neftali Feliz To Minor-League Deal
    The Diamondbacks have agreed to contract terms with right-hander Neftali Feliz, Robert Murray of FanRag Sports tweets. A source close to Chris Cotillo of SB Nation confirms the news, and Cotillo also adds that it’s a minor-league pact that includes an invitation to spring training....2018
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  • • Red Sox, White Sox “In Talks” On Todd Frazier
    The Red Sox and White Sox are “in talks” on third baseman Todd Frazier, tweets Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Heyman notes that there’s nothing known to be done yet but adds that something could come together “fairly soon.” For what it’s worth, Frazier was announced as a healthy scratch from tonight’s lineup, which further…...2017
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  • • Phil Jackson, Carmelo Anthony Reportedly Meet to Discuss Star's Knicks Future
    2017
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  • • Jose Bautista, Blue Jays Agree on New Contract: Latest Details, Reaction
    2017
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  • • Marlins Targeting Kenley Jansen
    The Marlins’ top target in free agency is not a starting pitcher, but rather right-hander Kenley Jansen, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Recognizing the difficulty they’ll face in building out a rotation that is still reeling from the shocking death of Jose Fernandez — there are few options in free agency and Miami’s woeful…...2016
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  • • Bartolo Colon to Braves: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
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  • • BBWAA Awards 2016: Full List of Finalists Announced and Reaction
    2016
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  • • Chris Sale Comments on Suspension, Future with White Sox
    2016
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  • • Heyman’s Latest: Darvish, Utley, Hosmer, Moustakas, Stanton, Marlins, Melky, Dyson, Garcia, ChiSox
    Here’s the latest hot stove buzz from FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman in his weekly look at all 30 teams… Yu Darvish is still on the radar for both the Cubs and Dodgers, though with some caveats.  Chicago “seem to be hoping that Darvish will choose them for reasons that are not economic,” which implies that…...2018
  • • John Lackey Intends To Pitch In 2018
    While there’s been speculation that veteran right-hander John Lackey could call it a career following the 2017 season, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports (via Twitter) that Lackey has no plans to retire and intends to pitch in 2018. The 39-year-old Lackey just wrapped up a two-year, $32MM contract with the Cubs. After a strong…...2017
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  • • Heyman’s Latest: Colon, Cashner, Vargas, Upton, Bridwell, Marlins, Cardinals
    Here’s the latest hot stove buzz from FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman, from his weekly collections of American League notes and National League notes… Bartolo Colon feels he can play “just one” more season.  A return in 2018 would make it 21 seasons in the big leagues for Colon, who turns 45 in May.  The veteran…...2017
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  • • Phil Jackson, Carmelo Anthony Reportedly Meet to Discuss Star's Knicks Future
    2017
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  • • Marlins Targeting Kenley Jansen
    2016
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  • • Aldon Smith Reportedly Checks Himself into Rehab: Latest Details, Reaction
    2016
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