Giants GM Bobby Evans confirmed the signing of free-agent pitcher Jeff Samardzija on KNBR 680 radio on Saturday morning.
June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap
Giants Sign Jeff Samardzija To Five-Year, $90M Deal
John Lackey Agrees To Two-Year, $32M Deal With Cubs
The Cubs have agreed to terms with John Lackey on a two-year contract worth $32 million, according to multiple sources.
Zack Greinke To Sign Six-Year, $206M Deal With Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on a six-year deal with Zack Greinke.
Cubs Showing Interest In John Lackey
The two sides are believed to be discussing both two- and three-year contracts.
Tigers Agree To Two-Year, $16M Deal With Mike Pelfrey
The Tigers have agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with Mike Pelfrey, according to a source.
Sandy Alderson Has 'Treatable' Cancer
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has been diagnosed with a 'very treatable' form of cancer, the team has announced.
Marlins Officially Add Barry Bonds To Staff
The Marlins have officially hired Barry Bonds as their hitting coach.
Braves Likely To Hold Onto Shelby Miller
It is looking more and more likely that the Braves will hold onto Shelby Miller instead of trading him, reports Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.
Hill: Marlins Aren't Shopping Fernandez, Ozuna
A number of clubs have contacted the Marlins about both young standouts, but those clubs have been told Miami isn't likely to move either.
'Going Rate' For Samardzija Reportedly $18M Annually
It remains unclear who is involved with Jeff Samardzija at this point, but it appears that at least two clubs are seriously interested.
Angels Could Pay Luxury Tax For First Time Since 2003
The Angels are currently about $22 million under the luxury tax threshold and in dire need of an impact bat, preferably one that can play left field.
Hiroshima Carp Agree To Post Kenta Maeda
Kenta Maeda moved a step closer to playing in Major League Baseball on Friday when the Hiroshima Carp agreed to post him.
Nationals Expected To Make Yunel Escobar Available Via Trade
A Yunel Escobar trade seems plausible given all of Washington's right-handed infield options.
Blue Jays To Name Ross Atkins GM
Atkins is currently the vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Indians.
Cliff Lee Plans To Pitch In 2016
Cliff Lee is throwing again after receiving medical clearance to pitch, according to his agent.
White Sox, Dioner Navarro Agree To Deal
Dioner Navarro is expected to serve as the backup to Alex Avila, who they signed to a $2.5 million deal earlier this offseason.
Chris Carter Hits Free Agent Market
The Astros non-tendered Chris Carter on Wednesday, making him a free agent.
Giants Haven't Engaged In Talks With Mike Leake
The belief is that the Giants are waiting for Zack Greinke to make a decision first.
Rays Acquire Hank Conger From Astros
The Rays have acquired Hank Conger from the Astros in exchange for cash consideration.
Padres Hire Mark McGwire As Bench Coach
Mark McGwire called it "a great challenge" to become rookie manager Andy Green's right-hand man.
Pirates Decline To Offer Pedro Alvarez Contract
The Pirates declined to offer Pedro Alvarez a contract for the 2016 season on Wednesday, making him a free agent.
Report: Samardzija Has $100M Offer On Table
The length of the offer hasn't been reported, but the value of the contract is surprising to some after Jeff Samardzija's disappointing 2015 season.
Phillies Claim Peter Bourjos Off Waivers
The Phillies have claimed Peter Bourjos off waivers from the Cardinals.
Dombrowski: Red Sox Likely Done With Major Moves
Boston has signed outfielder Chris Young and left-hander David Price.
Padres Acquire Drew Pomeranz From A's For Yonder Alonso
The Padres have acquired Drew Pomeranz, minor league left-hander Jose Torres and either a player to be named or cash from the Athletics in exchange for Yonder Alonso and Marc Rzepczynski.
Ben Zobrist's Asking Price 'Keeps Going Up'
His asking price is currently sitting at four years and $60 million, but it could still increase.
Greinke To Decide Between Dodgers, Giants This Week
Zack Greinke is in line for a six-year deal worth $32 million annually, which would mean $192 million in total.
Pirates Interested In Justin Masterson
Justin Masterson is believed to be seeking a one-year deal to reset his value after a few down seasons.
Drug Test Report: 111 Of 113 Exemptions For ADD
There were 1,349 players who appeared in big league games this year, including the postseason. That means 8.4 percent of that number had exemptions.
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