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Rockies Not Inclined To Trade Nolan Arenado

Jan 2, 2020 7:18 AM

The Colorado Rockies have been listening to offers for Nolan Arenado, but they may not be truly willing to move him.

An executive whose team had conversations with the Rockies recently came away with the feeling that Arenado won't be traded.

"Now Colorado is just open to ideas rather than pushing to unload the third baseman's contract," reports Buster Olney.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Tags: Colorado Rockies, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Reds, Shogo Akiyama Agree Upon Three-Year Deal

Dec 31, 2019 8:04 AM

The Cincinnati Reds have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with Shogo Akiyama.

Nikkan Sports reported on Monday that the outfielder received a $15 million deal, though sources claimed the bidding for Akiyama exceeded $20 million.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing, Terms Agreement

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Red Sox Aren't Actively Shopping Mookie Betts

Jan 2, 2020 7:18 AM

While a trade might still be a possibility, the Boston Red Sox are not "actively shopping" Mookie Betts.

The report states that the Red Sox will still currently listen to offers for the outfielder.

Betts is scheduled to hit free agency after the 2020 season.

Matt Snyder/CBS Sports

Tags: Boston Red Sox, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Braves Have Asked About Nolan Arenado

Dec 30, 2019 8:26 AM

The Atlanta Braves have inquired with the Colorado Rockies about Nolan Arenado.

The Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals are also known to be seeking help at third base.

It isn't believed that talks between the Braves and Rockies are active.

Jon Morosi/MLB

Tags: Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Rangers Most Prominent Team In On Nicholas Castellanos

Dec 30, 2019 8:21 AM

The Texas Rangers are the most prominent club in on Nicholas Castellanos in free agency.

The Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds are in the mix as well.

Castellanos hit .289/.337/.525 in 151 games last season.

Jon Morosi/MLB

Tags: Texas Rangers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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White Sox Remain Interested In Yasiel Puig

Dec 27, 2019 8:08 AM

The Chicago White Sox have added a number of pieces this offseason, but they remain interested in Yasiel Puig, according to a report.

The White Sox recently acquired Nomar Mazara and agreed to a deal with Edwin Encarnacion.

Despite that, Puig remains a "primary target" for Chicago.

Mark Feinsand/MLB

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Rich Hill, Wife Arrested After Incident At Gillette Stadium

Dec 27, 2019 8:03 AM

Rich Hill and his wife were arrested and fined over an altercation with police at Saturday's Buffalo Bills-New England Patriots game.

Caitlin Hill repeatedly tried to enter Gillette Stadium with an oversized bag, Foxborough Police said. She was arrested on disorderly conduct and trespassing charges after she refused to leave the area when ordered by police.

Rich Hill was then arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after he tried to stop police from putting Caitlin Hill into a police vehicle.

ESPN

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Indians Agree To Terms With Cesar Hernandez

Dec 27, 2019 7:58 AM

The Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms on a one-year, $6.25 million contract with Cesar Hernandez, according to sources.

Hernandez, 29, became a free agent when he wasn't tendered a deal by the Philadelphia Phillies.

Jeff Passan/ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Francisco Lindor Trade Talks Entering 'Critical Stage'

Dec 25, 2019 4:18 PM

Trade talks involving Francisco Lindor are reportedly entering a "critical stage."

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cleveland Indians asked all interested teams to submit final offers for Lindor over the weekend so they can mull their options and determine a course of action.

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

Tags: Cleveland Indians, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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White Sox, Edwin Encarnacion Discussing Contract

Dec 23, 2019 7:34 AM

The Chicago White Sox are discussing a possible contract agreement with Edwin Encarnacion, according to a report.

The White Sox have already added Yasmani Grandal, Dallas Keuchel, Gio Gonzalez and Nomar Mazara this offseaosn.

The two sides first talked during the Winter Meetings.

Bruce Levine/670 The Score

Tags: Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Charlie Morton Could Be Attractive Trade Target

Buster Olney/ESPN

Yankees Aren't Giving Up On Trade For Josh Hader

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Report: Umpires Agree To Test Plans For Automated Strike Zone

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Report: Yoenis Cespedes' Salary For 2020 Cut From $29.5M To $6M

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Josh Donaldson Has Offers On Table From Nationals, Twins

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

Rangers Looking At Trade For Nolan Arenado

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

MLB Expected To Make Over $1B In Nike Uniform Deal

New York Post

Justin Smoak Joins Brewers On One-Year, $5M Deal

Jeff Passan/ESPN

MLBPA Files Grievance To Get Jacoby Ellsbury's $26M From Yankees

Associated Press

Angels, Julio Teheran Agree Upon One-Year, $9M Deal

Jeff Passan/ESPN

Matt Kemp Joins Marlins On Minor League Deal

ESPN

Brewers, Eric Sogard Agree Upon One-Year Deal

ESPN

Red Sox Owe Team Record $13.4M In Luxury Tax

Associated Press

Blue Jays Agree To Two-Year Deal With Shun Yamaguchi

ESPN

Dodgers, Red Sox Have Engaged In Trade Talks On Mookie Betts

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Astros, Joe Smith Agree Upon Two-Year, $8M Deal

Associated Press

Stephen Strasburg Hopes To Play Entire Career With Nationals

ESPN

Cardinals Sign Lefty Kwang Hyun Kim

Associated Press

Nationals Remain Aggressive In Pursuit Of Josh Donaldson

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Twins Re-Sign Sergio Romo

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