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Tim Tebow Signs Apparel Deal With Adidas

Aug 30, 2016 4:06 PM

Tim Tebow has signed a multiyear deal with Adidas, according to sources.

Tebow tried out for Major League teams in Adidas shorts and cleats on Tuesday.

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Hisashi Iwakuma's 2017 Option Likely To Vest

Aug 31, 2016 7:51 AM

Hisashi Iwakuma surpassed 162 innings last week, meaning he crossed the minimum innings threshold for his 2017 club option to vest at $14 million.

However, Iwakuma's contract also stipulates that he must finish the season without incurring a specific injury. While it seems likely the option will vest, his 2017 salary isn't yet guaranteed.

Iwakuma signed a one-year, $12 million deal with the Seattle Mariners (including a pair of vesting options) after a three-year, $45 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers broke down over health concerns.

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Red Sox Now Likely To Pick Up Clay Buchholz's $13.5M Option

Aug 29, 2016 8:23 AM

The Boston Red Sox may now be likely to pick up the $13.5 million option on Clay Buchholz's contract for the 2017 season.

Buchholz was moved to the bullpen, then he returned to the rotation with three very good emergency starts. Now he's set for a bigger role in the late innings for the Red Sox.

The 32-year-old has started 16 of his 30 appearances over 108.2 innings this season.

Buchholz has a 5.63 ERA as a starter and a 3.05 mark as a reliever.

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Orioles Sign Tommy Hunter

Aug 29, 2016 8:25 AM

The Baltimore Orioles have signed Tommy Hunter, bringing him back for a sixth straight season.

Hunter was 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA in 21 games for Cleveland this season. He was in the minors rehabbing a recent back injury when the Indians cut him on Thursday.

Hunter played for Baltimore from 2011-15, going 21-20 with a 4.22 ERA. He said he was thrilled to rejoin the Orioles, adding there were "a lot of smiles, a lot of hugs" when he walked into the clubhouse.

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Padres Interested In Re-Signing John Jay

Aug 27, 2016 2:09 PM

The San Diego Padres have interest in re-signing John Jay this offseason.

"It feels great," Jay, asked his reaction, said Friday. "I love San Diego, I love what's going on, I love where the team's headed. Obviously, with free agency, you wait so long to get to this point as a player, you want to see what's out there. But at the same time, I feel very comfortable here. I do like it a lot here, so this is definitely something my wife and I will discuss when we're making those decisions."

"He's a tremendous leader, and he's still a great player," Padres manager Andy Green said. "I'm hopeful he wants to be back, and I'm hopeful we come to some sort of terms where he comes back, but that's an offseason discussion at this point in time. I think all parties involved are pretty open to it."

Jay performed effectively when he was on the field this season. At the time of his injury, he was leading the team in batting average and the National League in doubles.

Dennis Lin/San Diego Union-Tribune

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Jays DFA Aaron Loup, Recall Bo Schultz

Aug 27, 2016 1:48 PM

The Toronto Blue Jays have designated Aaron Loup for assignment to recall Bo Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo.

Loup gave up three earned runs on Friday.

"It’s out of necessity," said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. "Got a little beat up out there."

The Jays would like to keep Loup.

Canadian Press

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Demotion Expected To Delay Shelby Miller's Free Agency

Aug 27, 2016 12:28 AM

The Arizona Diamondbacks have scheduled Shelby Miller for at least one more Triple-A start which will leave him unable to accrue enough days on the active roster this year to reach four full years of Major League service.

Miller would need to return to the Major League roster by Thursday to reach 172 days and move from the 3+ to the 4+ arbitration class. He had been on track to qualify for free agency after the 2018 season, but now it seems the Diamondbacks will control him for 2019 as well.

Nick Piecoro/Arizona Republic

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Dodgers Will Try To Re-Sign Justin Turner

Aug 26, 2016 8:05 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to keep Justin Turner this offseason.

Turner is expected to be one of the better free agent options this winter and has done nearly everything in his tenure with the Dodgers.

He is hitting .277/.342/.515 with a career-high 24 home runs this season.

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Yoenis Cespedes Has No Plans To Exercise Opt-Out With Mets

Aug 25, 2016 7:47 AM

Yoenis Cespedes says that he still intends to stay for the final two years of his contract with the New York Mets.

The Mets traded for Cespedes last summer and then he re-signed on a three-year, $75 million deal with a clause allowing him to walk away after this season.

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Carlos Ruiz, Ryan Howard Clear Revocable Waivers

Aug 24, 2016 4:20 PM

Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard have both cleared revocable waivers and can now be traded without restriction.

Only one week remains for players to be dealt while remaining eligible for the postseason rosters of their new clubs.

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Red Sox Haven't Closed Door On Signing Jonathan Papelbon
Dave Dombrowski suggested that Boston still has interest in an interview with MLB Network Radio.

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Rangers Waive Josh Hamilton, Leave Door Open For 2017
The Rangers have placed Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers, while leaving the door open for a potential return in 2017 on a Minor League deal.

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Red Sox Unlikely To Reunite With Jonathan Papelbon
The Red Sox are unlikely to reunite with Jonathan Papelbon, who was released by the Nationals last weekend.

Jason Mastrodonato/Boston Herald

Royals, Danny Duffy Open To Contract Extension
The Royals and Danny Duffy have yet to engage in negotiations on a long-term contract extension, but both sides are willing and talks could take place after the season.

Rustin Dodd/Kansas City Star

Carlos Gomez Signs Minor League Deal With Rangers
The Astros had designated Carlos Gomez for assignment on August 10.

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Astros Request Release Waivers On Carlos Gomez
He is owed $2.21 million over the remainder of the season.

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Alex Rodriguez Telling Those Close To Him He's Done Playing
Alex Rodriguez has issued a public statement that he won't play again this season and while he has refused to use the word 'retirement', he may be done after all.

Jon Heyman/Today's Knuckleball

Jonathan Papelbon Continues To Assess Options
It had been reported that Jonathan Papelbon would decide on a team by Wednesday night.

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David Ortiz: Red Sox Would 'Welcome Back' Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon requested and received his release from the Nationals last Saturday, making him a free agent.

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Diamondbacks Considering Extension For Welington Castillo
Welington Castillo, 29, is playing out his second-to-last season of team control on a $3.7 million arbitration agreement.

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Jonathan Papelbon To Pick Team By Wednesday Night
Jonathan Papelbon is drawing "strong interest" from multiple clubs and expects to make a decision on his next team by Wednesday night, according to a source.

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Joe Nathan Agrees To Minor League Deal With Giants
Joe Nathan will report to the Giants' Double-A team in Richmond, Virginia.

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Publicist: A-Rod Won't Play For Another Team In 2016
Alex Rodriguez was released by the Yankees on Saturday.

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Padres Have Considered Releasing Alexei Ramirez
The Padres have considered releasing Alexei Ramirez in order to open up time for younger players.

Dennis Lin/San Diego Union-Tribune

Jon Lester Endorses Cubs Potential Acquisition Of Jonathan Papelbon
If the Cubs sign Jonathan Papelbon, former teammate Jon Lester is on board.

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Carlos Gomez May Be Option For Marlins
The Marlins are exploring a number of hitters in the wake of Giancarlo Stanton's injury and Carlos Gomez is among the options.

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Marlins Discussing Whether To Reach Out To Alex Rodriguez
With Giancarlo Stanton likely done for the season, the Marlins are discussing whether to reach out to Alex Rodriguez, who was unconditionally released by the Yankees on Saturday.

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Stanton Likely Done For The Season
The Marlins are reportedly discussing whether to reach out to Alex Rodriguez.

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Marlins May Consider Adding Alex Rodriguez For Playoff Push
The Yankees will release Alex Rodriguez after Friday's game, formally making him a free agent able to sign with any club for the remainder of the season at a pro-rated portion of the minimum, approxi

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Astros Designate Carlos Gomez For Assignment
"I know I didn't do my best," Carlos Gomez told the Houston Chronicle. "I wish the best to them. They have a great team and organization."

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