Jun 16, 2013 12:33 PM EST
Clayton Kershaw has acknowledged that he and the Dodgers have discussed a contract extension since the start of the season.
However, Kershaw would not comment on the specifics of a FOX Sports report, which listed numerous figures and lengths.
"It's a distraction," said Kershaw, who was upset over the leak in talks.
Via Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times (via Twitter)
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Jun 16, 2013 12:23 PM EST
The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw are making progress towards a seven-year contract extension, according to a pair of sources.
The contract is expected to be the largest for a pitcher in Major League history.
The two sides discussed a variety of proposals earlier in the negotiations -- including 10 years, $250 million and 12 years, $300 million, sources indicated.
Kershaw has a 5-4 record and 1.84 ERA on the season.
Via Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports
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The Astros are nearing a deal with Mark Appel, who they drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in last week's Major League Baseball draft.
According to a Houston source, Appel could sign a contract by the middle of next week.
Appel was drafted eighth overall in 2012, turning down a $3 million-plus contract to return to Stanford.
Via Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports
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The Pirates have released Jose Contreras, who signed with the club this offseason as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery.
Contreras struggled to get big league hitters out upon arriving in Pittsburgh. He surrendered five runs in just five innings, allowing seven hits and six walks.
Via Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors
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Rick Ankiel has elected for free agency from the Mets.
New York designated the 33-year-old for assignment on Saturday to clear roster space.
Ankiel was hitting .194/.254/.387 for the Mets, but wasn't used a whole lot in the last week of his tenure.
Via Zach Links/MLB Trade Rumors
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Free Agent Rumor Jun 2013 Archive
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Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | Jun 13, 2013
Jose Valverde blew a save in an eventual loss to the Royals on Wednesday.
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Jim Callis/Baseball America (via Twitter) | Jun 13, 2013
The Diamondbacks went well above slot to sign shortstop Jamie Westbrook, who they drafted in the fifth round of last week's draft.
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Associated Press | Jun 13, 2013
Jonathan Gray will join Colorado's rookie league team in Grand Junction.
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Jayson Stark/ESPN | Jun 8, 2013
Miguel Cabrera, who turned 30 in April, won't become a free agent until after the 2015 season.
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Jayson Stark/ESPN | Jun 8, 2013
In the future we may look back on the contract Albert Pujols signed with the Angels as the tipping point in free agent talks.
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Gregor Chisholm/MLB.com | Jun 7, 2013
Chien-Ming Wang has reached an agreement and will start for Toronto on Tuesday, according to FOX Sports.
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Mark Polishuk/MLB Trade Rumors | Jun 7, 2013
There are believed to be seven teams interested in the Cuban right-hander, including the deep-pocketed Dodgers.
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Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times | Jun 6, 2013
Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez could be declared a free agent by Major League Baseball as early as this week.
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Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors | Jun 6, 2013
The move was necessary to create roster space for Yasmani Grandal, who had been serving a 50-game suspension.
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Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors | Jun 5, 2013
Rapada saw a career-high 38 1/3 big league innings for the Yankees last season.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports | Jun 5, 2013
Francisco Liriano will make $6 million with Pittsburgh next season if he can avoid a lengthy stay on the DL.
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Alex Speier/WEEI.com | Jun 5, 2013
After signing a two-year, $26 million deal with the Red Sox last winter, David Ortiz has been on an offensive tear this season.
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Tigers (via Twitter) | Jun 4, 2013
Detroit designated Berry for assignment on Sunday.
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Rob Biertempfel/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | Jun 1, 2013
If the Pirates are interested, Pedro Alvarez is open to discussing a long-term contract with the franchise.