Travis Ishikawa had previously agreed to a similar deal with the Mariners, but it fell through.
May 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
White Sox Agree To Minors Deal With Travis Ishikawa
Yu Darvish Hopes To Return Around Mid-May
Yu Darvish missed all of last season following Tommy John ligament replacement surgery in his right elbow.
'Lazarito' Nearing Decision On Major League Team
Lazaro "Lazarito" Armenteros is expected to make a decision on where he will sign Wednesday, about one month after Major League Baseball declared him a free agent.
Astros Win Arbitration Hearing Against Jason Castro
Jason Castro will earn $5 million this coming season after filing for $5.25 million.
White Sox Agree To Contract With Mat Latos
The White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with Mat Latos, according to a source.
MLB, Union Closer To Rule Change For Slides Into Second Base
Major League Baseball is making progress in an effort to change the rules about slides into second base, according to sources.
Tigers Agree To $18.5M Deal With J.D. Martinez
The Tigers have agreed to a two-year, $18.5 million deal with J.D. Martinez, according to a source.
A.J. Pollock Agrees To Two-Year, $10.25M Deal With Diamondbacks
A Gold Glove winner, Pollock batted .315 in 2015, with 20 homers and 76 RBIs. He produced a team-high 192 hits.
Blue Jays, Donaldson Agree To Two-Year, $29M Deal
The Blue Jays have agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal with American League MVP Josh Donaldson, according to a report by Sportsnet Canada.
Tyler Clippard Signs With Diamondbacks
Clippard pitched for the A's and Mets last season, going a combined 5-4 with a 2.92 ERA in 69 appearances.
Indians Sign Craig Stammen To Minors Deal
Stammen, 31, missed nearly the entire 2015 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right flexor tendon back in April.
Cuban Star Yulieski Gourriel Trying To Join MLB
Yulieski Gourriel and his younger brother slipped away from their hotel in the Dominican Republic early Monday in an apparent effort to launch careers in Major League Baseball.
Delmon Young Charged In Choking Of Miami Valet
Delmon Young was arrested Sunday night and charged with battery after allegedly choking and threatening a valet in Miami.
Cubs Could Sign Jake Arrieta To Long-Term Deal
The Cubs agreed to a one-year, $10.7 million contract with Jake Arrieta, but a long-term deal may make sense for both sides as the 2016 season approaches.
Diamondbacks May Shift Yasmany Tomas To Left Field
The Diamondbacks may shuffle their outfield alignment, possibly having left fielder David Peralta and right fielder Yasmany Tomas switch places.
J.J. Hoover Beats Reds In Arbitration Hearing
J.J. Hoover was given a raise from $535,000 to $1.4 million by arbitrators James Oldham, Dan Brent and Sylvia Skratek.
Orioles, Zach Britton Reach $6.75M Deal
The Orioles have agreed on a one-year, $6.75 million deal with Zach Britton, avoiding arbitration.
Mexico Wins Caribbean Series Championship
Mexico defeats Venezuela 5-4 to win Caribbean Series championship on Sunday.
Jesse Chavez Defeats Jays In Salary Arbitration
Pitcher Jesse Chavez was awarded $4M in salary arbitration on Saturday.
Jays Sign Gavin Floyd; Hire Eric Wedge As Advisor
The Blue Jays have signed pitcher Gavin Floyd to a one-year, $1M deal.
Jays Explore Extensions For Bautista, Encarnacion
Jose Bautista would love to finish his career with the Blue Jays.
Report: Cubs, Arrieta Agree To One-Year, $10.7M Deal
Jake Arrieta won the NL Cy Young Award last season going 22-6.
Blue Jays Running Out Of Time To Extend Donaldson
The Blue Jays haven't abandoned hope that Josh Donaldson can be signed to a contract extension before his arbitration case is heard later this month.
Dodgers Telling Teams Puig Is Off Limits
Andre Ethier has been the most discussed trade candidate for the Dodgers, in part, because the club is telling teams that Yasiel Puig is not available.
Citi Field, Yankee Stadium Could Ban Smokeless Tobacco
Already banned at three Major League stadiums, a bill will be introduced Friday that would make smokeless tobacco off limits at Citi Field, Yankee Stadium and other public arenas in New York City's f
Rogers Centre Will Have Dirt Infield In Time For Season
The Jays say it is too early to determine whether they would replace artificial turf with grass in some future season.
Smyly Wins Arbitration Case Against Rays
Drew Smyly asked arbitrators Elizabeth Neumeier, Andrew Strongin and Phillip LaPorte for a raise from $2.65 million to $3.75 million during a Wednesday hearing.
Orioles Acquire Despaigne From Padres
The Orioles have acquired Odrisamer Despaigne from the Padres in exchange for Minor League pitcher Jean Cosme.
Mets, Jeurys Familia Agree To $4.1M Deal
The Mets have avoided arbitration with Jeurys Familia by agreeing to a one-year, $4.1 million deal.
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