Pirates outfielder Jose Tabata is close to signing a contract extension for six years, according to a source. Tabata's new deal with Pittsburgh would run through the 2016 season and include restructuring of his contract for 2011. The source also said that Tabata broke apart from his former agency -- ACES, Inc. -- because of his negotiations with the Pirates. "There were philosophical differences over some aspects of the contract, but there's still a lot of respect," the source said. "In the best interest of both, the parties decided to separate, without ruling out the possibility of working together again."

The Dodgers have agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Chris Reed, according to a team source. Reed, a 6-foot-5, 215-pound left-handed pitcher out of Stanford, was the 16th overall selection in June's First-Year Player Draft. He posted a 1.80 ERA in 45 relief innings during his junior season, but struggled in his lone start.

The Cardinals have bolstered their bullpen for the stretch run by coming to terms with veteran left-hander Arthur Rhodes, according to an ESPN.com report. The 41-year-old Rhodes is scheduled to join the Cardinals on Friday prior to the start of three-game series against the visiting Rockies.

The Tigers are keeping manager Jim Leyland and GM Dave Dombrowski under contract beyond this year, according to an ESPN.com report. The team announced Monday that Dombrowski has agreed to a four-year extension and Leyland is being retained through the 2012 season. Both were in the last year of their deals.