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on September 30, 2015 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Red Sox sign outfielder Chris Young to multi-year deal

The Boston Red Sox and outfielder Chris Young have reached a multi-year agreement on a new contract reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The contract hasn’t officially been announced, and terms have not been disclosed. Young’s stock wasn’t high after he produced back-to-back seasons with a sub .300 OBP. The Yankees acquired him at the end […]

Breaking down the slightly revamped Toronto Blue Jays rotation

The Toronto Blue Jays rotation is starting to take form after the club announced the signing of J.A. Happ last week to a three-year, $36 million deal. There hasn’t been an official announcement, but the move probably takes Toronto out of the David Price sweepstakes. The team has been proactive in free agency to bolster their […]

Blue Jays bring J.A. Happ back on three-year, $36 million contract

The Toronto Blue Jays have added another starter to their rotation this offseason, signing lefty J.A. Happ three-year $36 million reports the Toronto Stars Brendan Kennedy. It marks a return to the organization for Happ who pitched two seasons with the Blue Jays in 2012 and 2014. The Jays traded him to the Seattle Mariners […]

during the MLB game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 13, 2015 in Anaheim, California.

The Oakland A’s reacquire Jed Lowrie

Jed Lowrie can’t escape the Oakland A’s. The A’s have reacquired the shortstop from the Houston Astros in an one-for-one deal in exchange for minor league pitcher Brendan McCurry. It marks a return to the organization for the 31-year-old, who last played with the club for two seasons in 2013 and 2014. On the surface, […]

Bud Black joins Angels organization as special assistant to GM

Bud Black has finally found a job. After striking out on finding a managing gig this offseason, coming close to landing the manager gig in Washington, the former Padres skipper will take his talents to Los Angeles and join the Angels organization as a special assistant to GM Billy Eppler. Black joining the team probably doesn’t mean […]

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 2: Cameron Maybin #22 of the Atlanta Braves makes a sixth inning sliding catch against the St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field on October 2, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Braves trade Cameron Maybin to Tigers for pair of relievers

The Atlanta Braves fire sale continued today, as the club dealt outfielder Cameron Maybin and cash considerations to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for relievers Ian Krol and Gabe Speier. Maybin returns to the Tigers organization, where he was drafted in the 1st round back in 2005. Acquired by the Braves in the Craig Kimbrel […]

CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 3: Second baseman Devon Travis fields a ground ball hit by Michael Bourn #24 of the Cleveland Indians during the sixth inning at Progressive Field on May 3, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Devon Travis

How the Devon Travis injury impacts the Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis will likely miss some or all of Spring Training following left shoulder surgery. As Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reports, the team discovered Travis has a pre-existing condition in his left shoulder which could have caused damage down the road. Travis opted to have surgery now based on a doctor’s […]

Yoenis Cespedes’ agents create multimedia book to sell client

The agents for free agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes have come up with a creative way to pitch their client – by creating and distributing a book. According to ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick, the book, titled “52 Reviews,” is a 100-page coffee table-type book, which features praising comments and testimonials from players, coaches, execs and media on […]

Braves GM tells fans to be patient before criticizing trades

The Atlanta Braves are in the trying start of a long rebuild. Braves fans were given another reality check this week when the club traded star shortstop Andrelton Simmons to the Los Angeles Angels. If that wasn’t a tough pill to swallow on its own, reports suggested the team was willing to move first baseman […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JUNE 14: Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants fields the ball at shortstop in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park on June 14, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Giants ink Brandon Crawford to six-year extension

The San Francisco Giants have signed shortstop Brandon Crawford to a mammoth six-year contract extension worth $75 million reports Ken Rosenthal. Crawford receives a full no-trade clause. “Brandon is an integral part of the team whose performance on the field will be one of the keys to our success for years to come,” said Giants […]

MIAMI, FL – MAY 04: José Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Marlins Park on May 04, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Report: Jose Fernandez may be traded this offseason

The Miami Marlins could be losing their damn mind. According to SiriusXM’s Craig Mish, the belief around baseball and within the Marlins organization is that Jose Fernandez will be traded this offseason. Yes, you read that correctly. This news comes after reports of Marlins team president David Samson publicly calling out Fernandez’s agent Scott Boras after he […]

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 16: Relief pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen #54 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the ninth inning at Safeco Field on September 16, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners defeated the Angels 3-1. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Mariners trade Tom Wilhelmsen to Texas for Leonys Martin in five-player deal

The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners have agreed to a deal which will send center fielder Leonys Martin and reliever Anthony Bass to the Mariners in exchange for reliever Tom Wilhelmsen, outfielder James Jones, and a player to be named later. Yahoo’s

during game three of the American League Division Series on October 11, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.

Marco Estrada re-signs with the Blue Jays

You can remove Marco Estrada’s name from the free agent market. The right-hander, 32, re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a two-year deal, which will pay him $26.5 million, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. As Davidi

Braves deal Andrelton Simmons to the Angels

The Atlanta Braves are truly open to trading anybody on their roster, evident on Thursday as they moved shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Jose Briceno to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for shortstop Erick Aybar, right-hander Chris Ellis, left-hander Sean Newcomb, and roughly $3 million. MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez broke the deal, with the New York Post’s Joel Sherman

Marlins president David Samson takes shots at Scott Boras

Marlins team president David Samson has put super agent Scott Boras on blast. The feud between the two heightened when the Marlins sent outfielder Marcell Ozuna, a client of Boras’, to the minors following a slump. When pressed about the topic on Wednesday, Boras told Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel the Marlins were […]

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