Free-agent pitcher Ian Kennedy was 9-15 with a 4.28 ERA for the Padres last season.
May 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
Report: Royals, Ian Kennedy Agree To Five-Year, $70M Deal
Orioles, Chris Davis Agree To Seven-Year, $161M Deal
The Orioles and Chris Davis have agreed to a seven-year, $161 million deal, according to a source.
Cubs, Jake Arrieta Remain $5.5M Apart
The Cubs believe they will get a deal done with Jake Arrieta before an arbitration hearing.
Nats, Strasburg Agree To One-Year, $10.4M Deal
The Nationals have avoided arbitration with starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg.
Report: Cespedes Seeking Six-Year, $132M Contract
Yoenis Cespedes and Roc Nation Sports, his representation, have been seeking a six-year contract worth as much as $22 million annually, according to a report.
Sabathia Expects To Wear Knee Brace For Rest Of Career
Once "hard-headed" about the idea, the New York Yankees left-hander had a run of success with the brace late last season.
Astros Avoid Arbitration With Dallas Keuchel
The Astros and Dallas Keuchel have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.25 million deal.
Mets Still Interested In Short-Term Deal For Cespedes
The Mets have not extended a formal contract offer to Yoenis Cespedes, but they remain interested in potentially re-signing him on a short-term deal, according to a report.
Blue Jays Interested In Yovani Gallardo
The Blue Jays have been in contact with Yovani Gallardo, according to a report.
Rays Nearing Two-Year Deal With Logan Forsythe
According to a report, the deal would be worth $10.25 million.
Rays Receive Permission To Search For Ballpark Sites
The St. Petersburg City Council has voted to give the Rays permission to search for new ballpark sites on both sides of Tampa Bay.
Sources: Orioles Make Offer To Yoenis Cespedes
According to sources, Baltimore has been discussing a five-year offer in the range of $75 million to $90 million.
Miguel Sano Hires Roc Nation Sports
Miguel Sano, 22, has an impressive first season with the Twins in 2015.
Scott Atchison Retires, Joins Cleveland's Staff
Scott Atchison will function in a variety of roles as a "Major League advance coach and staff assistant," writes Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.
Gregory Polanco Open To Extension With Pirates
Pittsburgh hasn't revisited talks since they were tabled last April.
Theo Epstein, Cubs Aren't Close To Extension
Theo Epstein is entering the final year of his five-year, $18.5 million deal.
Dodgers Sign Jordan Schafer As Pitcher
Jordan Schafer will earn $1 million if he makes the Major League roster.
Astros, Padres Will Play Spring Games In Mexico City
It has been 12 years since Major League Baseball traveled to the city.
Marlins Sign Dee Gordon To $50M Extension
Dee Gordon's extension also includes a sixth-year vesting option worth $14 million, according to a report.
Padres To Sign Carlos Villanueva
Carlos Villanueva, 32, spent the 2015 campaign with the Cardinals, where he worked in a relief role, logging 61 innings across 35 appearances.
Diamondbacks To Acquire Cody Hall From Giants
The 28-year-old only pitched 8 1/3 innings at the Major League level in 2015.
Royals Could Add Gallardo Or Kennedy To Rotation
The Royals are looking to add to their starting rotation and appear focused on Ian Kennedy and Yovani Gallardo.
Astros Inquire With Braves About Ender Inciarte
Atlanta acquired Inciarte, 25, from the Diamondbacks as part of the Shelby Miller deal.
Cricket Star Kieran Powell Works Out For Mets
Kieran Powell, one of the top cricket players in the world, worked out for the Mets last weekend.
Teams Must Hire Full-Time Spanish Translators For 2016
All 30 Major League Baseball clubs have received a joint directive requiring them to hire full-time Spanish translators for the 2016 season
Boone, Mendoza Join 'Sunday Night Baseball' Broadcast
ESPN has announced that Jessica Mendoza and Aaron Boone will join the 'Sunday Night Baseball' broadcast full-time for the 2016 season.
Dodgers Agree To Deal With Cuban RHP Yaisel Sierra
The Dodgers have agreed to a six-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yaisel Sierra, according to multiple reports.
Marlins Now Unlikely To Trade Marcell Ozuna
The Marlins are unlikely to trade Marcell Ozuna after signing Wei-Yin Chen, according to a report.
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