Free Agent Rumor - Baseball Wiretap

Source: Blake Snell Agrees To Two-Year, $62M Deal With Giants

Mar 18, 2024 9:52 PM

Blake Snell's lengthy free agency reached a conclusion Monday night.

The reigning National League Cy Young winner agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming a report by the New York Post.

The agreement is for two years and $62 million and includes an opt-out after the first season, the source told ESPN.

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Tommy Pham Discussing One-Year Deal With Padres

Mar 18, 2024 8:12 AM

The San Diego Padres are "in talks" with Tommy Pham and are moving close to an agreement, according to a report.

The deal would be for one year in the $3 million range.

The Chicago White Sox are also interested in Pham should talks with the Padres break down.

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Mike Clevinger Believed To Be Seeking One-Year Deal

Mar 18, 2024 8:03 AM

Mike Clevinger is seeking a one-year deal as he remains on the free agent market.

Top pitching options Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are seeking multi-year contracts.

Clevinger, 33, posted a 3.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts over 131 1/3 innings last season.

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Bud Black, Rockies Discussing Contract Extension

Mar 18, 2024 8:00 AM

The Colorado Rockies are discussing a contract extension with Bud Black that would keep him with the club beyond the 2024 season, according to a report.

It's unclear if a contract agreement will come together before Opening Day.

Black, 66, joined the Rockies before the 2017 season.

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Astros 'Long-Shots' To Land Blake Snell

Mar 18, 2024 7:57 AM

The Houston Astros may be a "long-shot" to sign Blake Snell in free agency, according to a report.

It was reported over the weekend that the club was in "serious pursuit" of the left-hander.

However, Houston balked at Snell's asking price, which currently stands at $60 million guaranteed over two years and an opt-out following the 2024 season.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

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Pirates Agree To Deals With Michael A. Taylor, Domingo German

Mar 16, 2024 2:03 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing in veteran outfielder Michael Taylor on a one-year deal worth $4 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.

The deal is pending a physical.

Taylor, who turns 33 this month, joins a team that is looking for help in right field as the season approaches. He hit .220 with 21 home runs and 51 RBIs last season while playing in Minnesota.

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A's, J.D. Davis Agree To One-Year, $2.5M Deal

Mar 16, 2024 1:59 PM

Third baseman J.D. Davis has agreed to a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics just days after he was released by the San Francisco Giants.

According to multiple reports, Davis will earn $2.5 million and can make an additional $1 million in performance bonuses.

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Braves Sign Adam Duvall To One-Year, $3M Deal

Mar 15, 2024 12:59 AM

Outfielder Adam Duvall rejoined the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $3 million contract Thursday.

The free agent spent parts of five seasons in Atlanta before suiting up for Boston in 2023.

Duvall, 35, batted .247 with 21 home runs and 58 RBIs in 92 games with the Red Sox.

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White Sox Showing Interest In Michael Lorenzen

Mar 13, 2024 8:35 AM

The Chicago White Sox have shown interest in free agent starter Michael Lorenzen, according to a report.

Lorenzen slots in behind Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell among those still on the market.

It's unknown whether Chicago's interest in Lorenzen is contingent on a potential Dylan Cease trade.

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Mets, J.D. Martinez Have Mutual Interest In Deal

Mar 13, 2024 8:29 AM

There remains mutual interest between J.D. Martinez and the New York Mets on a free-agent deal, according to a report.

The Los Angeles Angels are also interested in Martinez, who hit 33 home runs last season.

New York would likely slot Martinez in at designated hitter.

 

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Padres Still Showing Interest In Michael A. Taylor, Adam Duvall

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune

Mariners Sign Reliever Ryne Stanek

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Joey Votto Signs Minor League Deal With Jays

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Red Sox, Brayan Bello Agree To Six-Year, $55M Extension

Jeff Passan/ESPN

Red Sox, Brayan Bello In 'Advanced Talks' On Extension

Alex Speier/Boston Globe

Eddie Rosario, Nationals Agree Upon Minor League Deal

Associated Press

Phillies Haven't 'Seriously Discussed' Run At Blake Snell

Matt Gelb/The Athletic

Cardinals Have Not Recently Inquired On Snell, Montgomery

Derrick Goold/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Scott Boras: Interest Up For Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery

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Astros GM Downplays Pursuit Of Pitching Additions

Chandler Rome/The Athletic

Phillies Interested In Short-Term Deal With Blake Snell

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Red Sox Sign C.J. Cron To Minor League Deal

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D-Backs Sign Elvis Andrus To Minor League Deal

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Cubs, Garrett Cooper Agree To Minor League Deal

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Giants, Matt Chapman Agree On Three-Year, $54M Deal

ESPN.com

Mets, Jon Duplantier Agree To Minor League Deal

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Red Sox Still Seeking Infield Help

Chris Cotillo/MassLive

Average MLB Salary Rose To Record $4.5M In 2023

Associated Press

GM: Astros Plan To Offer Alex Bregman An Extension At Some Point

Bill Ladson/MLB

Padres Remain Interested In Outfield Help

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