Erik Kratz, 39, was a significant part of Milwaukee's NLDS victory over the Rockies last fall.
June 2019 - Baseball Wiretap
Brewers Trade Erik Kratz To Giants
Justin Verlander Agrees To Two-Year, $66M Extension With Astros
Justin Verlander would have become a free agent after the 2019 season.
Astros, Justin Verlander Mutually Interested In Extension
The Astros and Justin Verlander are mutually interested in a contract extension, according to owner Jim Crane.
Alex Bregman: Slow Market Didn't Impact Extension
Alex Bregman signed a long-term deal with the Astros, but says the decision wasn't impacted by baseball's second-straight slow free agent market.
Chris Sale Agrees To Five-Year, $145M Extension With Red Sox
Chris Sale will turn 30 on March 30 and is entering the last year of his current contract.
Mike Trout - A Career Timeline Video
Mike Trout has had a historical start to his career with his production on the field and now have a record breaking 12-year, $430 million contract.
Brad Miller Opts Out Of Deal With Dodgers
Brad Miller, 29, joined the Dodgers in hopes of resurrecting his career.
Hunter Pence Makes Rangers' Major League Roster
Hunter Pence joined the club in spring training on a Minor League deal.
Blake Snell Agrees To Five-Year, $50M Extension With Rays
Tony Snell's deal beats the previous records for players with less than three years of service in both total value and average value.
Cardinals, Paul Goldschmidt Finalizing Five-Year, $130M Extension
Paul Goldschmidt will make $14.5 million this season and the extension would keep him with St. Louis through 2024.
Mookie Betts Rejected $200M Extension With Red Sox
Mookie Betts appears committed to exploring free agency when the time comes.
Talks Between Brewers, Craig Kimbrel Getting Serious
Discussions between the Brewers and Craig Kimbrel on a contract are getting "pretty serious," according to a report.
Mike Trout Elated To Stay An Angel 'For Years To Come'
Mike Trout and the Angels have officially announced their 12-year contract extension, which will likely keep him in the same uniform for his entire career.
Ichiro To Retire After Thursday's Game In Tokyo
Ichiro Suzuki has told the Mariners that he will retire after Thursday's game in Tokyo, sources have confirmed.
Eloy Jimenez, White Sox Agree To Six-Year, $43M Deal
Eloy Jimenez has yet to play a game in the majors and is a top-5 overall prospect.
Brewers In Talks With Craig Kimbrel
The Brewers already have one of the strongest bullpens in the National League with Josh Hader, Corey Knebel and Jeremy Jeffress already in place.
Ryan Pressly Gets Two-Year, $17.5M Deal With Astros
The Astros have agreed to a two-year, $17.5 million contract with reliever Ryan Pressly, according to a source.
Astros Extend Alex Bregman With Six-Year, $100M Deal
Alex Bregman wasn't eligible for free agency until after the 2022 season.
Rays, Brandon Lowe Agree To Six-Year, $24M Extension
The Rays have agreed to a six-year, $24 million contract extension with utility man Brandon Lowe, according to a source.
Angels, Mike Trout Finalizing 12-Year, $430M Extension
Mike Trout would receive an average annual value of $36 million.
Indians, Padres Still Engaged On Trevor Bauer, Corey Kluber
There is no expectation that a deal will be completed by the start of the season.
MLB Eyes Higher Salaries For Minor League Players
The possible changes were brought up during an initial collective-bargaining session.
Clayton Kershaw Won't Be Ready For Opening Day
Clayton Kershaw has been slowed by shoulder inflammation this spring and has yet to pitch in an official Cactus League game.
Yankees, Gio Gonzalez Agree Upon Major League Deal
The deal allows Gio Gonzalez to opt out April 20 if he hasn't been added to the Major League roster.
Aaron Judge: New $1M Prize Not Enough To Lure Me Back To HR Derby
Aaron Judge won the 2017 Home Run Derby, but slumped afterward.
A.J. Hinch Suspended One Game After Issue With Umpire
Major League Baseball has suspended A.J. Hinch for one spring training game after he was ejected from a recent game and called umpire Angel Hernandez "unprofessional" and "arrogant" afterward.
Dodgers Promote Brandon Gomes To VP, Assistant GM
The former Major League pitcher had been serving as director of player development since 2016.
Ichiro Doesn't Know When It'll Be Time To Retire
Ichiro Suzuki, 45, knows his playing career could end at any moment, but he doesn't have a plan for retirement.
Indians, Carlos Gonzalez Agree Upon Minor League Deal
Carlos Gonzalez will receive a $2 million contract in the Major Leagues if he's added to the 40-man roster.
Baker Mayfield Takes Turn As Brewers First Base Coach
Baker Mayfield didn't get into a game during his two-day stint with the Brewers, but he did serve as the club's first base coach.
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