The Cubs and pitcher Jake Arrieta have avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year deal on Friday.
May 2017 - Baseball Wiretap
Cubs, Jake Arrieta Agree To One-Year, $15.64M Deal
Nolan Arenado, Rockies Agree Upon Two-Year, $29.5M Deal
Nolan Arenado has agreed to a two-year, $29.5 million deal with the Rockies, which leaves him with one year of arbitration left following the 2018 season.
Bryce Harper To Make $13.6M Next Season
Bryce Harper, who is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2018 season, will reportedly seek a deal north of $400 million.
Tim Tebow Doesn't Receive Spring Invite From Mets
The Mets announced their spring training invites on Wednesday and Tim Tebow was not among them.
Jean Segura Agrees To $6.2M Contract With Mariners
The Mariners acquired Jean Segura from the Diamondbacks in late November and he is projected to play shortstop and hit leadoff.
Angels, Danny Espinosa Reach $5.4M Deal To Avoid Arbitration
The Angels have avoided arbitration with Danny Espinosa by agreeing to a $5.4 million deal for 2017.
Tigers, Andrew Romine Agree To $1.3M Deal
The Tigers have avoided arbitration with Andrew Romine by agreeing to a one-year, $1.3 million deal for 2017.
Yankees Haven't Discussed Extension With Masahiro Tanaka
Masahiro Tanaka is slated to make $22 million in 2017 and can opt out of his contract at the end of the season.
Twins Have Set No Deadlines Regarding Brian Dozier
The Twins and Dodgers have reportedly reached an "impasse" in trade talks involving Brian Dozier, but that doesn't mean the infielder will stay put.
Mets Avoid Arbitation With Zach Wheeler With $800,000 Deal
The Mets have avoided arbitration with Zach Wheeler by agreeing to a $800,000 deal for the 2017 season.
Mariners Acquire Drew Smyly From Rays For Three Players
The Mariners are sending Mallex Smith, who they acquired earlier from the Braves, infielder Carlos Vargas and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to the Rays.
Athletics Agree To Two-Year Deal With Santiago Casilla
Santiago Casilla, 36, broke into the major leagues with the A's in 2004 and remained with the club through the 2009 season.
Twins Have Done Due Diligence On Jose Bautista
The Twins have met with the representatives for several players this offseason as they look to bolster the roster, including Jose Bautista's agent.
Kenley Jansen's Deal With Dodgers Includes Opt-Out Clause
Kenley Jansen's five-year, $80 million deal with the Dodgers was finalized on Tuesday and it includes an opt-out clause.
Cubs Will Visit White House Before Obama Departs
The Cubs will take up President Barack Obama on his invitation to visit him at the White House before his departure later this month.
Trevor Plouffe Agrees To Deal With Athletics
Trevor Plouffe has agreed to a contract with the Athletics, according to a source.
Daniel Descalso, Johnny Giavotella To Play For Italy At WBC
Daniel Descalso and Johnny Giavotella will play for Italy in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, according to a source.
Speculation Building Jose Bautista Will Accept One-Year Deal
The longer Jose Bautista remains on the market, the more speculation builds that he might be willing to accept a one-year offer.
Brian Cashman: Yankees Likely Done Adding To Roster
Brian Cashman is still checking on available free agents, but he said it's unlikely any significant additions will be made.
Yasmani Grandal Narrowly Avoided Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting
Yasmani Grandal was at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport when a man opened fire, killing five and wounding eight on Friday.
Rooftop Owner Who Cheated Cubs Gets 18 Months
An 18-month prison sentence has been given to a man found guilty of defrauding the Cubs out of the team's cut of revenues from his rooftop club near Wrigley Field.
Max Scherzer Will Skip WBC With Injured Finger
The Nationals have announced that Max Scherzer has a stress fracture in the knuckle of his right ring finger.
Rays, Colby Rasmus Agree On Deal
Colby Rasmus will play some corner outfield, back up center fielder Kevin Kiermaler, and DH for the Rays.
Jason Hammel Could Reunite With Orioles
The Orioles are looking to add a veteran pitcher and are interested in a reunion with Jason Hammel.
Kris Bryant Marries Longtime Girlfriend
Kris Bryant, 25, was named the National League MVP this past season.
Rockies Still Want To Extend Carlos Gonzalez's Contract
The sides are reportedly "far apart" on a deal, but are working on a resolution.
Orioles Have Some Interest In Brandon Moss
Brandon Moss has experience as a corner outfielder, a position the Orioles are still looking to bolster even after acquiring Seth Smith on Friday.
Pirates, Jordy Mercer Have Discussed Extension
The Pirates and Jordy Mercer have discussed a contract extension, but an agreement isn't imminent.
Manny Ramirez Signs With Japan's Kochi Fighting Dogs
Manny Ramirez has agreed to terms with the Kochi Fighting Dogs of Japan's independent Shikoku Island League.
Royals Trade Jarrod Dyson To M's For Nathan Karns
The Royals had shown interest in RHP Nathan Karns during the winter meetings.
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