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Feldman Expected To Re-Sign With Orioles

Oct 3, 2014 1:21 PM

Scott Feldman is expected to re-sign with the Baltimore Orioles unless another club overpays for his services.

The Orioles acquired Feldman in a trade with the Chicago Cubs at midseason.

There is mutual interest in continuing their relationship.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

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Rangers Activate Cruz For Sudden-Death Game

Nov 22, 2014 1:56 PM

The Texas Rangers will activate Nelson Cruz for Monday night's sudden-death game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The winner will face the Cleveland Indians later this week in the American League Wild Card game.

Cruz is eligible for the first time since Aug. 4, when he was suspended 50 games for his link to Biogenesis.

Scott Miller/CBS Sports

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Source: Dodgers Not Interested In Cano

Oct 31, 2014 3:47 PM

The Los Angeles Dodgers have no plans to pursue Robinson Cano this winter, according to a high-ranking National League executive.

"They're not interested in Cano," the executive said.

Los Angeles has already committed more than $163 million in salaries to 14 players for 2014.

Mark Feinsand/New York Daily News

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2014 MLB Draft Order

Oct 15, 2014 3:09 PM

With the end of the regular season, aside from Game No. 163 between the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers on Monday night, the order of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft is close to finalized.

1. Astros
2. Marlins
3. White Sox
4. Cubs
5. Twins
6. Mariners
7. Phillies
8. Rockies
9. Blue Jays
10. Mets
11. Blue Jays (they failed to sign No. 10 pick Phil Bickford in 2013)
12. Brewers
13. Padres
14. Giants
15. Angels
16. Diamondbacks
17. Orioles
18. Yankees
19. Royals
20. Nationals
21. Reds
22. Rangers or Rays
23. Rangers or Rays
24. Indians
25. Dodgers
26. Tigers
27. Pirates
28. Athletics
29. Braves
30. Red Sox
31. Cardinals

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Blue Jays May Look To Trade Relievers

Oct 31, 2014 9:16 PM

Alex Anthopoulos says it's possible that the Toronto Blue Jays will look to trade their surplus of relievers this offseason.

"The club's surplus of relievers is one area of depth we might have that could be attractive to other teams," he said. "We were asked about a lot of our guys in July and I don't know how the offseason's going to go, but it will not surprise me if maybe we use some of that depth to help the club in some other areas."

Shi Davidi/Sportsnet.ca

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Iglesias Detained Trying To Defect From Cuba

Oct 31, 2014 11:39 AM

Raicel Iglesias has been detained by Cuban authorities for attempting to defect, according to multiple sources.

The 23-year-old right-hander was hiding in the mountains of Isla de la Juventud until Thursday when he left searching for food and water.

Edward Creech/MLB Trade Rumors

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Giants Go Public With Desire To Re-Sign Lincecum

Sep 18, 2014 7:30 AM

The San Francisco Giants have publicly stated that they would like to re-sign Tim Lincecum, who can hit the open market a few days after the World Series.

"We've begun those discussions and hopefully there's an opportunity to bring Timmy back and in short order," vice president Bobby Evans said. "That's our hope. We don't intend to wait if Timmy's willing to work with us right now. And that's the impression I'm getting -- that they're willing to work with us."

Lincecum has said that he would like to explore free agency.

Andrew Baggarly/CSN Bay Area

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Donaldson Open To Long-Team Deal With A's

Oct 31, 2014 6:37 AM

Josh Donaldson might be a player the Oakland Athletics would like to sign long-term and he seems open to the idea.

Donaldson is on track to be a "super two" player, reaching arbitration after two years of service time rather than the more usual three years.

Donaldson said he and his agent, Hunter Bledsoe, have talked about the possibility of a multiyear deal "and we absolutely love it," Donaldson said. "But it has to be good for both sides. I have really enjoyed my time here."

Susan Slusser/San Francisco Chronicle

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Brewers To Discuss Possible Deal With Segura

Sep 25, 2014 5:04 PM

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to contact the agent for Jean Segura this winter to open discussions on a possible contract extension, according to Doug Melvin.

The 23-year-old is hitting .295/.330/.425 with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs this season.

Tom Haudricourt/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Giants Working On Contract With Lincecum

Sep 25, 2014 6:50 PM

Having signed Hunter Pence to a five-year deal, the San Francisco Giants have moved on to another free-agent-to-be.

The Giants are now working to sign Tim Lincecum to a contract extension.

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle

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Giants May Be Close To Deal With Pence
The Giants are engaged in serious talks with Hunter Pence on a new contract.

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle

Cuba: Athletes Can Sign Overseas
The nation of Cuba has announced that its athletes will be allowed to sign contracts to compete in foreign leagues.

Associated Press

Rays Expected To Shop David Price
They can't afford to sign Price long-term and this offseason he will be two years after from free agency.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Loria Re-Signed Dobbs Without Front Office Help
Jeffrey Loria re-signed Gregg Dobbs without Larry Beinfest or Mike Hill knowing.

Juan C. Rodriguez/South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Lincecum Wants To Re-Sign With Giants, But Won't Limit Himself
Tim Lincecum may have made his final start for the Giants on Thursday night.

John Shea/San Francisco Chronicle

Cano Seeking 10-Year, $305M Deal
The gap between Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees in a large one.

ESPN

Mets Expected To Target Arroyo
Industry sources have mentioned Bronson Arroyo as a potential target for the Mets this offseason.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Cuban Infielder Alexander Guerrero Could Sign Soon
Scott Boras said teams interested in the 26-year-old infielder are already very familiar with him.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times

Phillies Want To Re-Sign Carlos Ruiz
The Phillies are in need of right-handed hitters for 2014 and re-signing Carlos Ruiz falls in line with that.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Agent: Trout, Angels Aren't Discussing Long-Term Deal
Craig Landis says Mike Trout, whose salary this season is $510,000, will patiently wait for a lucrative contract offer.

ESPN

Amaro Insists There Is Room For Phillies To Make Big Moves
The Phillies already have a payroll hovering around $170 million.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

Chen Wants To Re-Sign With Royals
Bruce Chen is 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA in 13 starts since replacing Luis Mendoza in the rotation.

Bob Dutton/Kansas City Star

Vogelsong Hopes Giants Pick Up $6.5M Option
Ryan Vogelsong has struggled this season, but hopes the Giants pick up his $6.5 million option for 2014.

Alex Pavlovic/San Jose Mercury News

Konerko Won't Decide On Future Until After Season
Paul Konerko plans to take some time to figure out whether he feels like continuing his career.

Bruce Levine/ESPN

GM: Rangers Weren't Forced To Deal For Garza
Jon Daniels claims a report that Rangers ownership pressured him into acquiring Matt Garza earlier this season is false.

Todd Wills/ESPN

Halladay Unsure Of Future After Shortest Outing Of Career
None of the 16 pitches Roy Halladay tossed on Monday night surpassed 83 m.p.h. Only five were thrown for strikes.

Matt Gelb/Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies Would Welcome Halladay Back
Ruben Amaro didn't say whether or not the Phillies would definitely make an offer to re-sign Halladay.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Rays Already Focused On Offseason To-Do List
Joe Maddon's club seems to be set at third, short, second and in center and right field.

Marc Topkins/Tampa Bay Times

LaTroy Hawkins Plans To Pitch Next Season
LaTroy Hawkins notched his 100th career save on Sunday.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Rangers Tried To Acquire Justin Upton In July
The Rangers have missed Nelson Cruz and they tried to acquire a big bat earlier this summer.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today