Philadelphia now has seven days to trade Mark Appel or place him on irrevocable waivers.
May 2017 - Baseball Wiretap
Phillies DFA Former No. 1 Pick Mark Appel
Cubs, Yankees Expected To Battle Over Alex Cobb
The free agent race to sign Alex Cobb will come down to the Cubs and Yankees, reports Peter Gammons.
Nationals Still Seeking Naming Rights Deal For Ballpark
The Nationals announced intentions to market the naming rights to Nationals Park before the 2016 season.
Lance Lynn Drawing Interest From Orioles
Lance Lynn became a free agent after rejecting the one-year, $17.4 million qualifying offer from the Cardinals.
Giants 'Have Had Discussions' About Going After J.D. Martinez
Looking to rebound from a down season, the Giants "have had discussions" about targeting J.D. Martinez in free agency.
Cardinals Make Trade Offer For Giancarlo Stanton
The Giants are also reported to have submitted an offer to the Marlins for Giancarlo Stanton.
Yankees Acquire Two Pitching Prospects From M's
The Yankees have sent Minor League pitcher Nick Rumbelow to the Mariners.
Yankees Interview Chris Woodward
The Yankees interviewed Dodgers third-base coach Chris Woodward on Saturday for their vacant managerial position.
Braves Prospect Ronald Acuna Earns AFL MVP
Ronald Acuna hit seven home runs in the Arizona Fall League, and is the youngest player in AFL history to win MVP honors.
A's Hire Matt Williams As Third Base Coach
Former Giants star Matt Williams has joined the A's coaching staff.
John Hart Steps Down As Senior Advisor For Braves
John Hart was removed as Braves team president when Alex Anthopoulos, a former Dodgers and Blue Jays executive, was named GM on Monday.
Lorenzo Cain Drawing Interest From Giants, Mets
Lorenzo Cain rejected the one-year, $17.4 million qualifying offer from the Royals, which means signing him will mean surrendering a high pick.
Rays Have Renewed Interest In Jose Bautista
The Rays have renewed interest in Jose Bautista after pursuing the slugger last winter as well.
All Nine Players Reject $17.4M Qualifying Offer
All nine of the Major League players that received a one-year, $17.4 million qualifying offer rejected it by Thursday's deadline.
Astros Considering Extension For A.J. Hinch
In the wake of their World Series win, the Astros are considering a contract extension for A.J. Hinch.
Jose Altuve, Giancarlo Stanton Win First MVP Awards
Jose Altuve and Giancarlo Stanton were named the MVP of their respective leagues on Thursday night for the first time in their careers.
Video: Biggest MLB Free Agent Contracts From Each Offseason Since 2000
A decade later, Alex Rodriguez still owns the richest free agent contract in MLB history.
Braves May Lose Prospects Following International Violations
The Braves will "definitely" lose some prospects that were signed out of Latin America in the wake of a league investigation into what has since been reported to be an “unprecedented” level of rules
Alex Cobb, Cubs Share Mutual Interest
The Cubs and Alex Cobb share mutual interest in a relationship as the right-hander enters free agency.
Jeter: Not Given Marlins Will Trade Giancarlo Stanton
The Marlins need to straighten up their financials, but Derek Jeter says it's not given that the club will trade Giancarlo Stanton.
Max Scherzer, Corey Kluber Take Home Cy Young Honors
Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber were named the Cy Young winners in the National and American League, respectively, on Wednesday night.
Dodgers In Mix For Giancarlo Stanton
As the Marlins shop the slugger, the Dodgers are in the mix for Giancarlo Stanton, according to a source.
Nationals Plan To Approach Bryce Harper About Extension
Bryce Harper is currently slated for free agency after the 2018 season.
Yankees May Attempt To Unload Jacoby Ellsbury's Contract
Jacoby Ellsbury has a full no-trade clause, but the Yankees may still entertain the idea of unloading his contract in a deal this offseason.
Looking For First Baseman, Mariners Eyeing Carlos Santana
There haven't been any significant talks between the two sides.
Padres Considering Pursuit Of Eric Hosmer
The Padres are internally discussing the idea of pursuing Eric Hosmer in free agency.
Hunter Pence May Become Part-Time Player For Giants
The Giants would like to add to their outfield, which means mainstays like Hunter Pence could become part-time players.
Yankees Will Retain Larry Rothschild As Pitching Coach
The Yankees announced last month that Joe Girardi wouldn't return as manager.
White Sox Open To Offers For Jose Abreu, Avisail Garcia
The White Sox haven't ruled out trading either Jose Abreu or Avisail Garcia this winter.
Giants Interested In Trade For Jackie Bradley, Jr.
The Giants saw their outfielders combined to post a .684 OPS last season, the lowest mark in the majors.
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