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  • • KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes To Sign David Freitas
    The Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization have agreed to a one-year contract with catcher/first baseman David Freitas, per Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency. Freitas, a client of PSI Sports Management, is guaranteed $550K on the deal and can earn another $50K via incentives. He was on the Brewers’ 40-man roster as…...2021
  • • Giants, James Sherfy Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Giants have agreed to a minor league pact with right-hander James Sherfy and will invite him to Major League Spring Training, per MLB.com’s Jon Morosi (Twitter link). Sherfy is repped by PSI Sports Management. Sherfy, 29, has spent his entire career to date with the division-rival Diamondbacks, who drafted him in the 10th round…...2021
  • • Rangers, Nick Vincent Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Rangers have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran reliever Nick Vincent, reports MLB.com’s Jon Morosi (Twitter link). The right-hander will be invited to Major League camp in Spring Training. He’s represented by PSI Sports Management. In Vincent, Texas is adding a nine-year Major League veteran who has a durable, effective track record.…...2021
  • • Phillies To Sign Chase Anderson
    The Phillies are in agreement on a contract with free-agent righty Chase Anderson, reports Fansided’s Robert Murray (via Twitter). The Hub Sports Management client will join a growing stockpile of experienced arms vying for innings at the back of the Philadelphia rotation. His deal is pending the completion of a physical. More to come....2021
  • • Cubs To Sign Joc Pederson
    The Cubs are in agreement on a deal with free-agent outfielder Joc Pederson, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter). The Excel Sports Management client’s contract is still pending the completion of a physical. More to come....2021
  • • Cardinals To Re-Sign Adam Wainwright
    The Cardinals are bringing back franchise icon Adam Wainwright on what’s “believed to be” a one-year deal worth $8MM, Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweets. The right-hander is a client of Aegis Sports Management. This is the first true sign of life this offseason from the Cardinals, who have seen Wainwright, catcher Yadier Molina and…...2021
  • • Nationals To Sign Alex Avila
    The Nationals and free-agent catcher Alex Avila have reached a one-year agreement, pending a physical, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Avila is a client of Excel Sports Management. Washington will be the sixth major league team for Avila, who will turn 34 on Friday. Most of Avila’s career has been spent in Detroit, but…...2021
  • • Nationals, Blake Swihart Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Nationals and free-agent catcher/outfielder Blake Swihart agreed to a minor league deal, as first reported by Talk Nats (on Twitter). Swihart, an O’Connell Sports Management client, will be invited to Major League Spring Training. MLBTR has confirmed the agreement between the two sides. Soon to turn 29, Swihart once ranked as one of the…...2021
  • • Astros Re-Sign Michael Brantley
    JAN 25: The Astros have announced the deal, per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle (via Twitter). JAN 21: The Astros have reached a two-year, $32MM agreement with free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports. Brantley is a client of Excel Sports Management. It’s a done deal, Bob Nightengale of USA Today…...2021
  • • Nationals, Hernan Perez Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Nationals and veteran utilityman Hernan Perez are in agreement on a minor league deal that contains an invitation to Major League Spring Training, reports Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base (Twitter link). He’s repped by MDR Sports Management. Perez, 29, spent the 2020 season in the Cubs organization but appeared in only three…...2021

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  • • Reds Re-Sign Derek Dietrich
    The Reds have re-signed infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract and invited him to Major League Spring Training, per a team announcement. He’s represented by All Bases Covered Sports Management. It’s the second straight winter that Dietrich has inked a minors pact with Cincinnati. An injury to then-second baseman Scooter Gennett helped pave…...2020
  • • Cameron Maybin reportedly switches agents amid extended stay on free-agent market
    Free agent outfielder Cameron Maybin has hired a new agent in Gene Mato of Mato Sports Management, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports. Maybin is in his third straight winter of an extended trip through free agency.  It took the veteran until past mid-February in each of the last two offseasons to land contracts — an MLB contract with the Marlins in February 2018 and then a minors pact with the Giant...2020
  • • Brandon Ingram expected to recover in 3-4 months
    Brandon Ingram should be recovered well before the start of training camp after undergoing surgery on his right arm today, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The operation was necessary after a medical exam last week revealed deep venous thrombosis, which is caused by a blood clot, prompting the Lakers to shut down Ingram for the rest of the season. Surgeons removed the clot today, which should ...2019
  • • Brandon Ingram expected to recover in 3-4 months after right arm surgery
    Brandon Ingram should be recovered well before the start of training camp after undergoing surgery on his right arm today, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The operation was necessary after a medical exam last week revealed deep venous thrombosis, which is caused by a blood clot, prompting the Lakers to shut down Ingram for the rest of the season. Surgeons removed the clot today, which should ...2019
  • • Giants, Rene Rivera Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Giants and free-agent catcher Rene Rivera are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports MLB Network’s Jon Heyman (via Twitter). A client of MDR Sports Management, Rivera will head to Major League Spring Training and compete for reserve role behind Buster Posey, who is currently recovering from hip surgery. Rivera, 35, was limited…...2019
  • • Report: Giants reach one-year deal with Derek Holland
    The San Francisco Giants have agreed to re-sign lefty Derek Holland to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $7M, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter links).  Holland’s contract comes with a $6.5M base salary for the 2019 season and a $6.5M club option ($500K buyout) for the 2020 season, according to the report. That second year’s base salary will increase to $7M if Holland makes 24 st...2019
  • • Blue Jays to sign David Phelps
    The Blue Jays have agreed to a contract with righty David Phelps, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link). It’s said to be a one-year deal that comes with a club option. Phelps will receive a $2.5M guarantee, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter links). It comes with a variety of incentives along with a floating option value, depending upon how many frames Phelps throws in the...2019
  • • Charlie Morton agrees to two-year deal with Rays
    The Rays have reached agreement on a deal with right-hander Charlie Morton, according to MLB.com’s Jon Paul Morosi (Twitter link).  Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported earlier Wednesday that Morton and the Rays were close to a deal, and also first reported on the interest between the two sides earlier this week.  Morton, a client of Jet Sports Management, will earn $30M over the two-year c...2018
  • • David Phelps Hires Jet Sports Management
    Mariners righty David Phelps has hired Jet Sports Management to represent him, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com (via Twitter). Phelps was one of several MLB players that was left searching for a new agency after parting ways with Jason Wood and Career Sports Entertainment. Wood was fired by CSE and suspended by the MLBPA…...2018
  • • David Phelps hires Jet Sports Management
    Mariners righty David Phelps has hired Jet Sports Management to represent him, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com (via Twitter).Phelps was one of several MLB players that was left searching for a new agency after parting ways with Jason Wood and Career Sports Entertainment. Wood was fired by CSE and suspended by the MLBPA following allegations of misconduct against his own clients.The 31-year...2018

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  • • KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes To Sign David Freitas
    The Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization have agreed to a one-year contract with catcher/first baseman David Freitas, per Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency. Freitas, a client of PSI Sports Management, is guaranteed $550K on the deal and can earn another $50K via incentives. He was on the Brewers’ 40-man roster as…...2021
  • • Giants, James Sherfy Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Giants have agreed to a minor league pact with right-hander James Sherfy and will invite him to Major League Spring Training, per MLB.com’s Jon Morosi (Twitter link). Sherfy is repped by PSI Sports Management. Sherfy, 29, has spent his entire career to date with the division-rival Diamondbacks, who drafted him in the 10th round…...2021
  • • Rangers, Nick Vincent Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Rangers have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran reliever Nick Vincent, reports MLB.com’s Jon Morosi (Twitter link). The right-hander will be invited to Major League camp in Spring Training. He’s represented by PSI Sports Management. In Vincent, Texas is adding a nine-year Major League veteran who has a durable, effective track record.…...2021
  • • Phillies To Sign Chase Anderson
    The Phillies are in agreement on a contract with free-agent righty Chase Anderson, reports Fansided’s Robert Murray (via Twitter). The Hub Sports Management client will join a growing stockpile of experienced arms vying for innings at the back of the Philadelphia rotation. His deal is pending the completion of a physical. More to come....2021
  • • Cubs To Sign Joc Pederson
    The Cubs are in agreement on a deal with free-agent outfielder Joc Pederson, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter). The Excel Sports Management client’s contract is still pending the completion of a physical. More to come....2021
  • • Cardinals To Re-Sign Adam Wainwright
    The Cardinals are bringing back franchise icon Adam Wainwright on what’s “believed to be” a one-year deal worth $8MM, Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweets. The right-hander is a client of Aegis Sports Management. This is the first true sign of life this offseason from the Cardinals, who have seen Wainwright, catcher Yadier Molina and…...2021
  • • Blue Jays To Sign Michael Brantley
    The Blue Jays have continued their frenzied free-agent strike, agreeing to a three-year contract with outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley, Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae reports (via Twitter). The deal is pending a physical. Brantley is represented by Excel Sports Management. Brantley follows his former Astros teammate, George Springer, to Toronto on the heels of the Jays’ agreements&...2021
  • • Yankees, Aaron Judge Avoid Arbitration
    The Yankees and Aaron Judge have agreed on a $10.175MM contract to avoid arbitration, reports USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (Twitter link). That falls in line with MLBTR’s projected salary range of $9.2MM — $10.7MM. Judge is a client of PSI Sports Management. This was Judge’s second of three trips through the arbitration process and marks a…...2021
  • • NPB’s Seibu Lions Re-Sign Cory Spangenberg
    The Saitama Seibu Lions of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball have re-signed infielder/outfielder Cory Spangenberg, as first reported by Sponichi in Japan. Spangenberg, a client of Jet Sports Management, spent the 2020 season with the Lions as well — his first year in NPB. The 29-year-old Spangenberg was the No. 10 overall draft pick by the…...2021
  • • Nationals To Sign Kyle Schwarber
    The Nationals have signed outfielder Kyle Schwarber to a one-year contract, The Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty reports (via Twitter).  The deal will be official once Schwarber passes a physical.  Schwarber will earn $10MM from the one-year pact, as per Joel Sherman of the New York Post.  Schwarber is represented by Excel Sports Management. Dougherty reported…...2021

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  • • Isaiah Thomas, Excel Sports Management Mutually Part Ways
    Isaiah Thomas was one of the best players in the NBA during the 2016-17 season, averaging 28.9 points per game for the Boston Celtics. He would go on to have one of the most impressive playoff performances of the decade following that season. Since then, he’s struggled to find a role in the league after […] The post Isaiah Thomas, Excel Sports Management Mutually Part Ways appeared fir...2021
  • • Marcell Ozuna signs with Braves for one-year, $18M
    The Braves have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. The MDR Sports Management client will receive an $18M salary that slightly exceeds the $17.8M qualifying offer from the Cardinals that he rejected back in November. The market for Ozuna has been tepid, with the Cardinals and Rangers reported as the primary suitors for much of the wi...2020
  • • Phillies, Adam Rosales agree to minor league deal
    The Phillies have signed infielder Adam Rosales to a minor league contract, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today (Twitter link). The veteran utilityman will earn a $1.75MM base salary if he makes the roster and will be in Major League camp this spring. He’s represented by Hilliard Sports Management.The 34-year-old Rosales (35 in May) split the 2017 campaign between the Athletics and Diamondbacks, ...2018
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  • • Report: Leuer signs 4-year, $42 million deal with Pistons
    With the surge in the NBA salary cap this year, a number of mid-level players are being paid like stars. The latest: former Wisconsin star forward, who has reportedly inked a four year deal with the Detroit Pistons worth $42 million. Priority Sports, the sports management company representing Leuer, announced the deal on Twitter. We are so happy to congratulate our guy @JonLeuer30 on his new 4 ye...2016
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  • • Brandon Madalion, Avery Jaffe Are US Lacrosse Impact Athletes
    AdministratorsCoachesParentsPlayersPress ReleaseEach week, US Lacrosse is proud to highlight our Impact Athletes — boys’ and girls’ high school lacrosse players who are supporting their communities with special efforts.  We all recognize that these are unusual and unprecedented times, but great challenges also offer great opportunities, and US Lacrosse continues to receive and share some of these ...2020
  • • Agency News: Stewart, Cobb, Howard, Montero
    Former Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart has returned to his family-run agency – Sports Management Partners – which he’ll operate with his wife, Lonnie Murray, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (Twitter link). Stewart previously represented Matt Kemp and Chris Carter, among others, but he had to leave the business when the D-backs hired…...2016
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  • • West Notes: D’Backs, Padres, Sandoval
    When Dave Stewart transitioned from being a successful agent to becoming the GM of the Diamondbacks, he left his agency behind.  However, the firm – Sports Management Partners – stayed in the family, as Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic writes.  Initially, the plan was for former big-leaguer Dave Henderson to take over SMP, but the firm…...2016
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  • • Singer Marc Anthony creates agency, signs Aroldis Chapman
    Following in the footsteps of fellow entertainment mogul, Jay Z, singer Marc Anthony announced the creation of Magnus Sports Agency on Monday. And he already has his first major client: Aroldis Chapman.Teaming up with Praver Shapiro Sports Management, Anthony's new agency is already representing MLB players Adeiny Hechavarria, Jorge Soler, Raisel Iglesias and Juan Uribe, in addition to Chapman.Cha...2015
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  • • Phillies To Sign Didi Gregorius
    The Phillies have reached an agreement with free-agent shortstop Didi Gregorius, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Gregorius, a client of Excel Sports Management, will get a one-year deal, per Sweeny Murti of WFAN. Financial terms aren’t yet known. More to come....2019
  • • Diamondbacks To Sign Zack Greinke
    The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with Zack Greinke, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal tweets. The contract is for six years, CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman tweets. The deal is pending a physical. Greinke is represented by Excel Sports Management. Rosenthal had reported earlier Friday evening that the Diamondbacks were pursuing Greinke, and the Diamondbacks had previously…...2015
  • • Braves Sign Marcell Ozuna
    6:06pm: The Braves have announced the deal and confirmed the terms of the agreement. 6:01pm: The Braves have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. The MDR Sports Management client will receive an $18MM salary that slightly exceeds the $17.8MM qualifying offer from the Cardinals that he…...2020
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  • • Padres To Sign James Shields
    The Padres have agreed to terms with James Shields on a four-year deal likely between $72MM and $78MM, SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo reports (Twitter links). The deal also includes a club option. Shields is a client of PSI Sports Management. … ...2015
  • • Reds To Sign Wade Miley
    The Reds have agreed to sign free-agent left-hander Wade Miley, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It’s a two-year, $15MM contract with a club option for 2022. The pact could be worth up to $24MM for Miley, a client of O’Connell Sports Management. The option’s worth $10MM or a $1MM buyout, according to Joel Sherman of…...2019
  • • Red Sox Nearing Deal With Kevin Pillar
    6:05pm: The two sides are discussing a Major League deal, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic tweets. 5:41pm: The Red Sox are closing in on a contract with free-agent outfielder Kevin Pillar, tweets MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. He’s represented by All Bases Covered Sports Management. Pillar, 31, was non-tendered by the Giants earlier in the winter…...2020
  • • Angels Sign Zack Cozart
    The Angels announced that they’ve signed infielder Zack Cozart to a three-year contract. It’s a three-year, $38MM contract for Cozart, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (on Twitter). Cozart is a client of Excel Sports Management. By signing with the Angels, Cozart puts to bed any questions as to whether he’d approve a change…...2017
  • • Blue Jays Sign Joe Panik To Minor League Deal
    The Blue Jays have signed infielder Joe Panik to a minor league contract, reports Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. The deal includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Panik is a client of Jet Sports Management. More to come....2020
  • • Padres To Sign Brian Dozier
    The Padres have agreed to terms with second baseman Brian Dozier and invited him to MLB spring training, report AJ Cassavell of MLB.com (via Twitter) and Robert Murray (Twitter link). It’ll be a minor-league deal, Murray adds (via Twitter). Dozier is a client of All Bases Covered Sports Management. Dozier was once an elite performer for the…...2020
  • • Cubs Sign Tyler Chatwood
    12:29pm: The exact number on the deal is a $38MM guarantee, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports (Twitter link). 12:20pm: The Cubs announced on Thursday that they’ve agreed to a three-year contract with free agent right-hander Tyler Chatwood. The 27-year-old Chatwood, a client of Excel Sports Management, will receive “around $40MM” on the contract, according to MLB.com’s ...2017
  • • Astros Sign Doug Fister
    The Astros have announced the signing of righty Doug Fister to a one-year deal. The PSI Sports Management client will receive a $7MM guarantee in the contract, which includes incentives that can boost its total value to $12MM, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation tweets. Heading into the winter, MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes predicted a one-year pact in the…...2016
  • • 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
  • • Alex Gordon Declines Player Option
    Royals left fielder Alex Gordon has declined his $14MM player option and is now officially a free agent, the team announced today. The 31-year-old Gordon, a client of Excel Sports Management, will now be able to test the open market for the first time in his career. Gordon missed nearly two months with a strained…...2015

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  • • Isaiah Thomas, Excel Sports Management Mutually Part Ways
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  • • Padres To Sign Brian Dozier
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  • • Cameron Maybin reportedly switches agents amid extended stay on free-agent market
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  • • Marcell Ozuna signs with Braves for one-year, $18M
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  • • Brandon Ingram expected to recover in 3-4 months
    2019
  • • Brandon Ingram expected to recover in 3-4 months after right arm surgery
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  • • Jokic’s agent advises Nuggets not to pick up option
    Nikola Jokic’s agent told the Nuggets that picking up his option for next season would hinder their chances of locking him up long-term, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic tweets.If Denver exercises its team option, Jokic would become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Currently, Jokic is arguably the biggest bargain in the league. He made $1.47 million this season and the team option is just $1.6...2018
  • • Indians agree to minor league deal with Melvin Upton Jr.
    The Indians have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran outfielder Melvin Upton Jr., reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (on Twitter). Upton has already passed his physical, tweets USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, adding that the deal comes with a $1.5 million base salary in the majors. Upton is represented by Reynolds Sports Management.Upton, 33, scarcely played in 2017 after being released...2017
  • • Report: Patriots will sign veteran receiver Andrew Hawkins
    The New England Patriots are adding yet another offensive weapon for superstar quarterback Tom Brady.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Patriots and veteran wide receiver Andrew Hawkins have agreed to terms on a one-year, veteran minimum deal. The deal comes only days after Hawkins earned his master’s degree in sports management. Hawkins, who originally went undrafted out of Toledo in 2008 and spent...2017
  • • Frozen Fenway twin bill start time moved up
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  • • Jake Odorizzi Wins Arbitration Hearing
    Jake Odorizzi won his arbitration hearing against the Rays and will be paid $6.3MM in 2018 as opposed to the $6.05MM figure submitted by the team, reports Marc Tokpin of the Tampa Bay Times (on Twitter). Odorizzi recently hired Excel Sports Management as his new representation after leaving CSE following the scandal involving former agent…...2018
  • • Jake Odorizzi wins arbitration hearing
    Jake Odorizzi won his arbitration hearing against the Rays and will be paid $6.3MM in 2018 as opposed to the $6.05MM figure submitted by the team, reports Marc Tokpin of the Tampa Bay Times (on Twitter). Odorizzi recently hired Excel Sports Management as his new representation after leaving CSE following the scandal involving former agent Jason Wood.Odorizzi, 28 next month, has now topped the Rays...2018
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