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Source: Howie Kendrick Agrees To Two-Year, $20M Deal With Dodgers

Feb 1, 2016 4:58 PM

Second baseman Howie Kendrick is back with the Dodgers after agreeing to a two-year, $20 million deal, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

The deal is pending a physical exam, the source said.

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Astros Sign Doug Fister To One-Year Deal

Jan 29, 2016 8:10 AM

The Houston Astros have signed Doug Fister to a one-year contract.

Fister will receive a guaranteed $7 million with incentives that can increase the value to $12 million.

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Bronson Arroyo Signs Minors Deal With Nationals

Jan 27, 2016 7:20 AM

The Washington Nationals have signed Bronson Arroyo to a Minor League contract.

He will attend Spring Training with the club.

Arroyo, who turns 39 next month, missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

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Angels, Garrett Richards Agree To $6.4M Deal

Jan 26, 2016 6:58 AM

The Los Angeles Angels have avoided arbitration with Garrett Richards by agreeing to a one-year, $6.4 million deal.

Richards went 15-12 with a 3.65 ERA for the Angels the past season. He excelled in 2014 as well before a season-ending leg injury.

The Angels offered $5.3 million last week, and Richards countered with $7.1 million. He made $3.2 million last year.

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Mets, Antonio Bastardo Agree To Two-Year, $12M Deal

Jan 21, 2016 6:21 AM

The New York Mets have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with Antonio Bastardo, according to a source.

The deal is pending a physical.

Bastardo, 30, will join Addison Reed as the primary relievers setting up closer Jeurys Familia.

He went 4-1 with a 2.98 ERA and one save in 66 relief appearances with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season.

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Royals, Lorenzo Cain Reach Two-Year Deal

Jan 19, 2016 7:31 AM

The Kansas City Royals have reached a two-year agreement with Lorenzo Cain that will buy out his final two seasons of arbitration eligibility for a $17.5 million guarantee.

Cain will reportedly earn $6.5 million for the coming season and $11 million in 2017.

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Tigers, Justin Upton Agree To Six-Year, $132.75M Deal

Jan 20, 2016 7:36 AM

The Tigers and free-agent outfielder Justin Upton have agreed to a six-year deal worth $132.75 million, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. 

The contract includes an opt-out after the second year, which would allow Upton to go back on the market as a free agent at age 30, a source confirmed to Crasnick.

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Report: Royals, Ian Kennedy Agree To Five-Year, $70M Deal

Jan 18, 2016 9:00 AM

The Royals and free-agent pitcher Ian Kennedy have agreed to a five-year deal worth $70 million, according to ESPN and multiple media reports on Saturday.

The 31-year-old was 9-15 with a 4.28 ERA and 174 strikeouts for the Padres last season. 

The deal was earlier reported by MLB Network.

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Orioles, Chris Davis Agree To Seven-Year, $161M Deal

Jan 18, 2016 9:00 AM

The Baltimore Orioles and Chris Davis have agreed to a seven-year, $161 million deal, according to a source.

The deal, first reported by the MLB Network, is pending a medical review.

The sides reached the agreement less than two days after the Orioles reportedly made an offer to Yoenis Cespedes.

Cespedes is no longer a consideration in Baltimore that Davis has re-signed with the Orioles, a baseball source confirmed.

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Nats, Strasburg Agree To One-Year, $10.4M Deal

Jan 16, 2016 10:18 AM

Star pitcher Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals agreed Friday to a $10.4 million contract for next season, avoiding arbitration.

The Nationals also reached deals with iDanny Espinosa, Anthony Rendon, and Ben Revere, according to an ESPN.com report

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Jose Fernandez To Make $2.8M In 2016
Jose Fernandez made just $651,000 in 2015.

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Astros Avoid Arbitration With Dallas Keuchel
The Astros and Dallas Keuchel have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.25 million deal.

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Rays Nearing Two-Year Deal With Logan Forsythe
According to a report, the deal would be worth $10.25 million.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Padres To Sign Alexei Ramirez
The Padres have agreed to a one-year deal with Alexei Ramirez.

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Marlins Sign Dee Gordon To $50M Extension
Dee Gordon's extension also includes a sixth-year vesting option worth $14 million, according to a report.

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Dodgers Agree To Deal With Cuban RHP Yaisel Sierra
The Dodgers have agreed to a six-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yaisel Sierra, according to multiple reports.

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Marlins Reach Five-Year, $80M Deal With Wei-Yin Chen
The contract includes a sixth-year vesting option.

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Parra Agrees To Three-Year, $27.5M Deal With Rockies
The 28-year-old is a two-time Gold Glove winner who can play all three outfield positions.

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Giants, Denard Span Agree On Three-Year, $31M Deal
Denard Span gives the Giants the outfielder and leadoff hitter they wanted.

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Braves, Kelly Johnson Reach One-Year Deal
The Braves have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with Kelly Johnson, according to a source.

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Neftali Feliz Signs One-Year Deal With Pirates
Feliz, 27, split last season between the Rangers and Tigers, posting a 6.38 ERA over 48 innings.

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Dodgers Re-Sign Brandon Beachy To $1.5M Deal
Brandon Beachy has had Tommy John surgery twice.

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Royals, Alex Gordon Agree To Four-Year, $72M Deal
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal to re-sign Alex Gordon, according to a source.

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Daniel Murphy To Take Physical With Nationals
Daniel Murphy will take his physical with the Nationals on Wednesday almost two weeks after agreeing to a three-year, $37.5 million deal.

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Henderson Alvarez Can Earn $1.6M In Bonuses With A's
Under his one-year contract with the Athletics, Henderson Alvarez can earn $1.6 million in performance bonuses based on starts in addition to his $4.25 million salary.

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Dodgers Agree To Deal With Japan's Top Pitcher
The Dodgers have agreed to a deal with right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda, according to reports.

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