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Tommy Pham Discussing One-Year Deal With Padres

Mar 18, 2024 8:12 AM

The San Diego Padres are "in talks" with Tommy Pham and are moving close to an agreement, according to a report.

The deal would be for one year in the $3 million range.

The Chicago White Sox are also interested in Pham should talks with the Padres break down.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Padres To Name Jackson Merrill Opening Day Center Fielder

Mar 18, 2024 8:08 AM

The San Diego Padres are prepared to name top prospect Jackson Merrill their Opening Day center fielder, according to a report.

Merrill, who turns 21 next month, was the club's first-round pick in 2021 and is a consensus top-20 prospect.

He's not yet played a game above Double-A in his professional career, having slashed a solid but unspectacular .277/.326/.444 in 114 games split between the High-A and Double-A levels last year.

Jon Morosi/MLB Network

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Mike Clevinger Believed To Be Seeking One-Year Deal

Mar 18, 2024 8:03 AM

Mike Clevinger is seeking a one-year deal as he remains on the free agent market.

Top pitching options Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are seeking multi-year contracts.

Clevinger, 33, posted a 3.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts over 131 1/3 innings last season.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Bud Black, Rockies Discussing Contract Extension

Mar 18, 2024 8:00 AM

The Colorado Rockies are discussing a contract extension with Bud Black that would keep him with the club beyond the 2024 season, according to a report.

It's unclear if a contract agreement will come together before Opening Day.

Black, 66, joined the Rockies before the 2017 season.

Thomas Harding/MLB

Tags: Colorado Rockies, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Astros 'Long-Shots' To Land Blake Snell

Mar 18, 2024 7:57 AM

The Houston Astros may be a "long-shot" to sign Blake Snell in free agency, according to a report.

It was reported over the weekend that the club was in "serious pursuit" of the left-hander.

However, Houston balked at Snell's asking price, which currently stands at $60 million guaranteed over two years and an opt-out following the 2024 season.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: Houston Astros, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Cardinals Name Miles Mikolas Opening Day Starter

Mar 17, 2024 2:42 PM

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas will be the team's starter for Opening Day in Los Angeles against the Dodgers on March 28, manager Oliver Marmol announced Sunday.

Mikolas is getting the nod over right-hander Sonny Gray, who is working his way back from a hamstring injury.

ESPN.com

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Steve Cohen Doesn't Expect New Pete Alonso Deal In 2024

Mar 17, 2024 2:40 PM

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn't expect to sign a long-term contract with star first baseman Pete Alonso before the end of the season.

Alonso has a $20.5 million, one-year contract and can become a free agent after the World Series.

"We haven't had any discussion and I think at this point, for Pete, it's best for him to go and have a great year and not be distracted," Cohen said Sunday at Mets spring training camp.

ESPN.com

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White Sox GM: Dylan Cease Offers Improved After Strong Spring

Mar 15, 2024 7:52 AM

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz says that a strong spring helped Dylan Cease's value in advance of his trade to the San Diego Padres this week.

"His last outing in Cincinnati was an impressive one," Getz said Thursday. "There was a lot of buzz at that game. Unsurprisingly, teams really stepped up. ... Up until yesterday, we didn't feel like we had a deal on the table that we felt like met the mark, and it finally came together and we moved on it."

Cease, 28, was traded for three prospects and reliever Steven Wilson.

"Last year wasn't Dylan's best year," Getz said. "There was a level of concern that perhaps he wasn't going to get back to who he's been in the past. Other teams' comfort levels were raised when they were able to see it in person."

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Tags: Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Michael Kopech Moved To Bullpen: 'Not My First Choice'

Mar 15, 2024 7:47 AM

Michael Kopech will pitch out of the bullpen instead of the starting rotation for the Chicago White Sox to begin the 2024 season.

"It's not my first choice where I want to be. I like starting, but I've had success in that role," he said of relief duty. "Ultimately we are looking at what's best for the team this year. If I can help us win games in the back of the game, I'm excited to do that."

Kopech was acquired as the major piece in the 2016 trade that sent Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox. He had success in a primarily relief role in 2021 after missing two seasons because of Tommy John surgery and the COVID-19 pandemic.

He has been inconsistent as a starter since and struggled in three spring training outings after going 5-12 with a 5.43 ERA last season. It was not clear what his bullpen role will be.

Associated Press

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Dodgers Renew Andrew Toles' Contract To Keep Health Insurance

Mar 14, 2024 8:00 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers quietly renewed the contract of former outfielder Andrew Toles on Wednesday.

Toles, 31, has not played in the Major Leagues since 2018. He's been on the restricted list since March 2019 because of mental health issues.

The Dodgers have continued to renew his contract each spring so that he maintains his health insurance.

Associated Press

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Jose Quintana To Start Opener For Mets

Field Level Media

Rangers, White Sox Have Recently Discussed Dylan Cease

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News

White Sox Showing Interest In Michael Lorenzen

Ken Rosenthal/The Athletic

Yankees Make New Offer To White Sox For Dylan Cease

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Mets, J.D. Martinez Have Mutual Interest In Deal

New York Post

Aaron Judge Has Clean MRI On Abdominal Area

Jorge Castillo/ESPN

Padres Still Showing Interest In Michael A. Taylor, Adam Duvall

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune

Dodgers Pick Tyler Glasnow To Start Season Opener

Field Level Media

Darryl Strawberry Says He's Recovering After Heart Attack

ESPN

Braves Option Pitching Prospect A.J. Smith-Shawver

Associated Press

Gerrit Cole To Get MRI For Elbow 'Discomfort'

ESPN.com

Sources: Orioles Sale Takes First Step Toward Approval

Jeff Passan/ESPN

Mookie Betts Makes 'Permanent' Move To Shortstop

The Athletic

Corbin Burnes Tabbed As Orioles' Opening Day Starter

Associated Press

Mariners Sign Reliever Ryne Stanek

ESPN

Yankees' Oswald Peraza Could Miss 6-8 Weeks

Field Level Media

Joey Votto Signs Minor League Deal With Jays

Buster Golney/ESPN

A.J. Puk Likely To Open Season In Marlins' Rotation

Barry Jackson/Miami Herald

Red Sox, Brayan Bello Agree To Six-Year, $55M Extension

Jeff Passan/ESPN

Dodgers Not Yet Committed To Gavin Lux As Starting Shortstop

Field Level Media