The contract runs through the 2021 season and covers Crawford's two remaining years of arbitration and four years of free agency.
June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap
Giants Sign Brandon Crawford To $75M Extension
Marlins Aren't Shopping Jose Fernandez
There had been a report that there is "growing sentiment around baseball and internally with the Marlins is Jose Fernandez will be traded this offseason."
Report: Buehrle Will Pitch For Cardinals Or Retire
Mark Buehrle, who is 214-160 with a career 3.81 ERA, will be 37 in March and has talked about stepping away from baseball.
Gonzalez: 'Freeman Will Be With Us' In 2016
Fredi Gonzalez has dismissed the notion that the Braves will trade Freddie Freeman during an interview with MLB Network Radio on Tuesday morning.
Reports: David Ortiz To Retire After 2016 Season
David Ortiz's base salary of $11 million for the 2016 season with the Red Sox was guaranteed when he reached 425 plate appearances last season.
Mets In Touch With Gerardo Parra's Agent
Gerardo Parra has been on New York's radar and they will be in need of an outfielder assuming Yoenis Cespedes leaves in free agency.
Might Dodgers Let Zack Greinke Walk?
The Dodgers are looking to get younger and signing Zack Greinke to a long-term contract this offseason makes that difficult.
Legendary Scout George Genovese Dies At 93
Genovese, a former Minor League shortstop and manager, signed future standouts such as Bobby Bonds, George Foster and Gary Matthews with the Giants.
Rangers Send Leonys Martin To Mariners In Five-Player Trade
The Rangers received right-handed reliever Tom Wilhelmsen, outfielder James Jones and a player to be named, while Seattle also obtained right-handed reliever Anthony Bass.
Correa Edges Lindor As AL Rookie Of The Year
Carlos Correa received a total of 124 points to win the award over Francisco Lindor, who had 109 points.
Kris Bryant Named NL's Top Rookie
Kris Bryant was a unanimous pick for National League Rookie of the Year after he hit .275 with 26 home runs and 99 RBIs to go with a .369 on-base percentage for the Cubs.
Sources: Braves Are Shopping Freddie Freeman
The Braves have been shopping Freddie Freeman, according to sources from three different clubs.
Reds Want MLB-Ready Talent In Packages For Chapman, Frazier
The Reds are reportedly listening to offers for all players and reports suggest they want Major League-ready talent in packages for either Aroldis Chapman or Todd Frazier.
Aubrey Huff Preparing For Comeback Attempt
Aubrey Huff, 38, opened up about anxiety issues that drove him away from the game following the 2012 season.
Nationals Sign Reed Johnson, Sean Burnett
The Nationals have signed Reed Johnson and Sean Burnett to Minor League contracts.
Royals Could Replace Gordon With Parra
If Alex Gordon leaves in free agency, the Royals view Gerardo Parra as a potential replacement.
Sources: Cubs To Explore Interest In Baez, Soler
The Cubs will at least explore the trade interest they have received for Javier Baez and Jorge Soler, according to sources.
Tigers Increase Analytics Department
The department has gone from one to three people, with "a couple of consultants outside the office and a few interns."
Giants Want To Extend Brandon Crawford's Contract
Brandon Crawford, 28, is entering his second winter of arbitration.
Mets Have Contacted Ben Zobrist's Agent
The Mets would use Zobrist to replace Daniel Murphy at second base while also giving him some time in the outfield as well.
Should Braves Trade Freddie Freeman?
The Braves have dealt away nearly all of their star players in recent years in hopes of building a long-term future through high draft picks.
Orioles Seeking Starting Pitching, Outfielders
O's VP Dan Duquette would like to sign a top-of-the-rotation starter.
Sources: Padres Looking To Trade Kemp, Ross
Veteran outfielder Matt Kemp is owed $21.75M over each of the next four seasons.
Cubs Raise Season Ticket Prices
The Cubs have raised the price of 2016 season tickets by an average of 10.4 percent.
Phillies Send Prospect To D-Backs For Hellickson
Jeremy Hellickson is 49-48 with a 3.94 ERA in 142 games during six major league seasons.
Blue Jays, Estrada Make $26M Deal Official
The Blue Jays have officially announced a two-year, $26 million deal with Marco Estrada.
Brett Anderson Accepts Qualifying Offer
Brett Anderson becomes the third player to accept the qualifying offer this winter, the first year in which any player has done so.
Red Sox Acquire Kimbrel From Padres
The Red Sox have acquired Craig Kimbrel from the Padres in exchange for four Minor League players.
Dodgers May Be Down To Four Managerial Candidates
Kirk Gibson is not one of the finalists, according to a report.
Wieters Accepts Qualifying Offer From Orioles
Matt Wieters, 29, is just the second player to ever accept a qualifying offer, which compensates a team with a draft pick if a a free agent decides to sign elsewhere.
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