The Mariners have sent Minor League pitcher Paul Blackburn to the A's for Danny Valencia.
May 2016 - Baseball Wiretap
M's Acquire Danny Valencia From A's
Mookie Betts Undergoes Knee Surgery
Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is expected to be ready for spring training and possibly the World Baseball Classic.
Lourdes Gurriel Agrees To Seven-Year Deal With Toronto
The Blue Jays have agreed to a seven-year, $22 million deal with Cuban defector Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., according to reports.
Brewers Extend Craig Counsell Through 2020 Season
The new deal adds three years onto the manager's contract.
Phillies Acquire Howie Kendrick In Trade With Dodgers
The Dodgers have traded Howie Kendrick to the Phillies for Darin Ruf and Darnell Sweeney.
Blue Jays, Kendrys Morales Agree To Three-Year, $33M Deal
The Blue Jays have agreed to sign Kendrys Morales to a three-year, $33 million contract, according to multiple reports.
Bartolo Colon Signs One-Year Deal With Braves
Bartolo Colon, 43, will make $12.5 million next season, according to sources.
Blue Jays Have Made Offer To Edwin Encarnacion
The Blue Jays have made an offer to Edwin Encarnacion, but it "wasn't quite where [Encarnacion's camp] wanted to be."
Mariners Have Interest In Brett Cecil, Boone Logan
The Mariners are looking to add a left-hander to their bullpen.
Brian Dozier Drawing Trade Interest
Brian Dozier finished the season with 42 home runs and is owed just $15 million in total over the next two seasons.
MLBPA Fires Union Arbitrator Fredric Horowitz
Fredric Horowitz, 68, started as baseball's neutral arbitrator in June 2012.
Matt Holliday Becomes Final Free Agent
Matt Holliday and the Cardinals agreed to waive a provision in his contract that would have guaranteed his 2017 salary if he finishes among the top 10 in National League MVP voting.
R.A. Dickey Agrees To One-Year Deal With Braves
R.A. Dickey gets a $7.5 million salary next year, and the Braves have an $8 million option for 2018 with a $500,000 buyout.
Rob Manfred Wants New CBA In Place By Dec. 1
Rob Manfred is optimistic that a new Collective Bargaining Agreement can be put in place by the time the current deal expires Dec. 1.
Astros Interested In Brian McCann
The Yankees are believed to be open to moving Brian McCann given the emergence of Gary Sanchez at catcher.
Pirates, Nationals Discussed Andrew McCutchen Trade In July
The Pirates and Nationals discussed at length a trade that would have involved Andrew McCutchen in July, according to Ken Rosenthal.
Jeremy Hellickson Leaning Towards Rejecting Qualifying Offer
Jeremy Hellickson received a qualifying offer from the Phillies and the right-hander is leaning towards rejecting the one-year, $17.2 million offer.
Reds Have 'No Intention' Of Trading Joey Votto
Joey Votto's name has come up in rumors in recent months due to reports of prior talks with the Blue Jays.
Howie Kendrick Would Prefer To Be Traded
Howie Kendrick's name had already been mentioned in trade rumors as the Dodgers look for a possible suitor.
MLB To Destroy Indians World Series Merchandise
Major League Baseball will not donate the Indians World Series championship merchandise that was made in the event the team won.
Rays Open To Trading Evan Longoria
The Dodgers could consider Longoria if they are unable to re-sign Justin Turner.
Dodgers Exploring Trade Options For Howie Kendrick
The Phillies and Angels were named as potential destinations in the report by Ken Rosenthal.
Yankees Have Reached Out To Yoenis Cespedes
The Yankees have been in contact with CAA, which represents Yoenis Cespedes as well as several other free agents.
Edwin Encarnacion Unlikely To Strike Quick Deal With Blue Jays
Despite an early push to re-sign him, it seems unlikely that the Blue Jays will strike a quick contract agreement with Edwin Encarnacion.
Anthony Rizzo Headlines Gold Glove Winners
Jason Heyward is the first position player in Major League Baseball history to win three straight Gold Glove Awards with three different teams.
Chris Sale's Past Issues With White Sox Won't Play Role In Future
The White Sox's decision to trade Chris Sale or keep him won't be affected by any lingering animosity from past confrontations with the pitcher.
Tigers Want To Shed Payroll, Get Better At Same Time
Al Avila says the Tigers will shed payroll this offseason while also attempting to get better on the field.
Voters Approve Public Funding For New Rangers Ballpark
Voters in Arlington have approved by a 60 percent to 40 percent margin the extension of a half-cent sales tax, 2 percent hotel-occupancy tax and 5 percent car-rental tax to fund a new home for the Ran
Fredi Gonzalez Returns To Marlins As Third Base Coach
The Marlins fired Fredi Gonzalez as manager in 2010.
Orioles Interested In Signing Ian Desmond
The Orioles are interested in free agent Ian Desmond, according to a source.
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