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Brewers Sign Gio Gonzalez

Apr 25, 2019 8:14 AM

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to terms on a deal with Gio Gonzalez.

The left-hander opted out of his Minor League deal with the New York Yankees over the weekend.

Gonzalez will reportedly receive a base salary of $2 million with incentives on top of that.

The expectation is that he'll start for the Brewers.

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Mets 'Keeping A Close Eye On' Gio Gonzalez

Apr 23, 2019 8:06 AM

The New York Mets again appear interested in Gio Gonzalez, according to a report.

Gonzalez opted out of his Minor League contract with the New York Yankees on Saturday and the Mets are "keeping a close eye on" the situation.

The Mets considered signing Gonzalez during the offseason.

Kevin Kernan/New York Post

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Yankees, Logan Morrison Agree To Minor League Deal

Apr 20, 2019 6:15 PM

The New York Yankees have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Logan Morrison, the team announced Friday.

The deal includes an opt-out date of July 1, and Morrison, 31, will make $1 million if he's added to the major league roster, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Dallas Keuchel Open To One-Year Deal

Apr 19, 2019 7:33 AM

Dallas Keuchel is believed to be open to a one-year deal at this point in his free agency, according to a report.

The report lists the Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres and Houston Astros as possible landing spots.

If Keuchel signs after June's Major League Draft, he wouldn't be tied to pick compensation.

Matt Snyder/CBS Sports

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Khris Davis Signs Two-Year, $33.5M Extension With A's

Apr 18, 2019 4:24 PM

The Oakland Athletics have signed Khris Davis to a two-year extension worth $33.5 million.

Davis is batting .260 with a major league-leading 10 home runs and 20 RBIs this season.

"Oakland has been a special place for me since I arrived," Davis said in a statement issued by the team. "I love playing here in front of our fans, and my teammates make this feel like a family. I never hid the fact that I wanted to stay in Oakland because that is how I feel and I'm glad that I can continue to call the city of Oakland my baseball home.

"This team has a bright future, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it."

Jeff Passan/ESPN

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Nationals, Anthony Rendon Meet To Discuss Extension

Apr 18, 2019 4:24 PM

The Washington Nationals and Anthony Rendon met before batting practice on Tuesday to discuss a possible contract extension.

It's a sign that there's mutual interest in a deal and Rendon confirmed that it took place.

Washington general manager Mike Rizzo and owner Mark Lerner were present at the meeting.

A deal with Rendon became more likely when the Nationals didn't re-sign Bryce Harper.

Mark Zuckerman/MASN Sports

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A's Offered Kyler Murray $14M To Choose Baseball

Apr 18, 2019 8:11 AM

Kyler Murray, who was the ninth pick in last year's MLB draft, is expected to be a high pick in next week's NFL draft and seemingly intends to play football.

The Oakland Athletics, who drafted Murray, have tried to keep him in baseball by any means necessary.

According to a report, the A's have offered him an additional $14 million in guaranteed money.

The A's had originally signed Murray to a pact that included a signing bonus nearing $5 million. In other words, they would've been willing to guarantee him around $19 million before he'd played in a regular-season game.

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Craig Kimbrel Moving 'Closer' To Signing With Club

Apr 16, 2019 7:47 AM

Craig Kimbrel is moving "closer" to a decision on where he will sign his next contract, according to a source.

However, the decision remains fluid and there is no clear favorite to sign the reliever.

The Milwaukee Brewers are among the teams have have spoken to Kimbrel's agent in recent weeks.

Jon Morosi/MLB

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Mets Have Inquired About Dallas Keuchel

Apr 16, 2019 7:49 AM

The New York Mets inquired about Dallas Keuchel recently, according to a report.

Neither side is very confident in a deal being reached soon.

Keuchel, 30, is coming off a season with a 3.74 ERA in 204 2/3 innings.

Mike Puma/New York Post

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Craig Kimbrel Continues To Seek $15M Annually

Apr 16, 2019 7:49 AM

Craig Kimbrel continues to seek a multi-year deal worth around $15 million annually, according to a report.

Kimbrel wants a three-year deal worth between $40 million to $50 million.

There are no shortage of teams with enough luxury tax space to sign Kimbrel and remain flexible prior to the trade deadline.

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

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