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Jonathan Lucroy Vetoes Trade To Cleveland

Aug 1, 2016 4:30 PM

Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has vetoed a trade to the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee general manager David Stearns confirmed Sunday.

The Indians were one of eight teams on Lucroy's no-trade list.

"Certainly, if we were at the point where we were strongly considering pursuing a deal, we were pleased with the return," Stearns told reporters, according to MLB.com. "But Jonathan's a very good player, as well, and if he's on our team going forward, we'll be happy to have him."

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Yankees Send Andrew Miller To Indians For Prospects

Aug 1, 2016 1:06 PM

The Yankees and Indians have agreed to a deal that will send All-Star reliever Andrew Miller to Cleveland.

The trade was first reported by Fox Sports and confirmed by ESPN.

The Yankees will get a package of four players in return, headed by minor league outfielder Clint Frazier and pitcher Justus Sheffield, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

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Report: Mets Have Made Offer For Jonathan Lucroy

Aug 1, 2016 1:19 AM

Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy was not in the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the Pirates as Milwaukee considered trade possibilities.

The Mets reportedly have made a 3-player offer to the Brewers for catcher Lucroy and are willing to include a top prospect.

General manager David Stearns and manager Craig Counsell met before the game and decided not to start Lucroy.

"He's progressing on something," Counsell said of Stearns. "We thought it best that [Lucroy] not be in the lineup today.

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Source: Padres Trade Matt Kemp To Braves For Hector Olivera

Aug 1, 2016 1:06 PM

The Padres have agreed to trade outfielder Matt Kemp to the Braves for third baseman Hector Olivera, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The deal, first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will become official once both players have completed their physicals.

The Padres are sending $10.5 million to the Braves as part of the trade, a source said.

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Nationals Willing To Deal Lucas Giolito For Andrew Miller

Jul 30, 2016 10:45 AM

The Washington Nationals are looking to fortify their bullpen ahead of Monday's non-waiver trade deadline.

The Nationals are willing to deal Lucas Giolito to the New York Yankees for Andrew Miller straight-up, according to sources.

Giolito, 22, is considered by many to be the top pitching prospect in baseball.

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Orioles Interested In Erasmo Ramirez

Jul 29, 2016 1:49 PM

The Baltimore Orioles have had talks with the Tampa Bay Rays about a trade for Erasmo Ramirez.

The Orioles would use Ramirez as a starter. They had been linked to Andrew Cashner.

Ramirez, 26, has made 63 starts and 58 relief appearances in his Major League career.

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Nationals Have Inquired About Mark Melancon

Jul 29, 2016 1:46 PM

The Washington Nationals and a number of other clubs have inquired with the Pittsburgh Pirates about Mark Melancon.

Washington is known to be looking for a late-inning reliever. Jonathan Papelbon has allowed seven earned runs over his last three appearances.

Melancon is earning $9.6 million in the final year of his contract. He has a 1.51 ERA in 41 2/3 innings this season.

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Reds Have Only Received Weak Offers For Jay Bruce

Jul 29, 2016 8:48 AM

The Cincinnati Reds claim that interest in trading for Jay Bruce has only been moderate this summer.

A number of clubs have reached out to inquire about Bruce, but Walt Jocketty says the offers have been weak to this point.

"You wouldn't believe some of the stuff," Jocketty said in reference to the packages offered. 

Jocketty added that the Reds are looking for a legitimate prospect given Bruce's value.

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Phillies Aren't Motivated To Move Jeanmar Gomez

Jul 29, 2016 8:44 AM

The Philadelphia Phillies "don't seem motivated" to trade Jeanmar Gomez, according to a report.

Gomez has a 2.83 ERA in 47 2/3 innings as the club's closer.

The 28-year-old would seem like a prime trade candidate for a rebuilding team, but he could provide stability in the bullpen going forward as well.

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Giants Still Focused On Adding Pitching

Jul 29, 2016 1:53 PM

Despite adding Eduardo Nunez in a trade on Thursday night, the San Francisco Giants are still focused on acquiring a pitcher before Monday's non-waiver deadline.

It has been reported that the Giants were blanketing the market in search of a starter and reliever.

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Marlins Acquire Andrew Cashner From Padres
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that San Diego will also send Colin Rea to the Marlins in the deal.

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Royals Attempting To Package Ian Kennedy In Wade Davis Trade
Looking to capitalize on the demand for Wade Davis, the Royals would like to package Ian Kennedy in a deal over the coming days.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Diamondbacks Nearing Daniel Hudson Trade
The Diamondbacks don't expect to finalize a trade involving Daniel Hudson on Thursday, but they are getting heavy interest from three teams.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Astros Aren't In Play For Jonathan Lucroy
Houston's interest in Lucroy was previously overstated, according to a source.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Orioles Trying Hard To Get Andrew Casher From Padres
San Diego has also discussed Melvin Upton, Jr. with Baltimore.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Nationals Have Asked Blue Jays About Jose Bautista
The Nationals have called the Blue Jays to ask about the availability of Jose Bautista, reports Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post.

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Trade For Wade Davis "Interests" Dodgers
The Dodgers have an elite closer in Kenley Jansen, but that doesn't mean they aren't looking to fortify their bullpen.

Jon Heyman/Today's Knuckleball

Brewers Fielding More Serious Offers For Jonathan Lucroy
The Brewers have been fielding more serious offers for Lucroy recently and they are "building toward a trade" before Monday's deadline.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Mariners, Reds Have Discussed Jay Bruce Trade
The Mariners have inquired with the Reds about trading for Jay Bruce, who has been on the market for the past several months.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Indians Among Those Interested In Steve Pearce
Steve Pearce, 33, will be a free agent after the season and is owed just $4.75 million.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Giants In "Active Talks' With Padres On Andrew Cashner
The Padres are pushing to trade Andrew Cashner, who pitched on Tuesday night, ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline.

Jon Morosi/MLB

White Sox Open To Trading James Shields
Chicago acquired James Shields from the Padres earlier this summer.

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Blue Jays Acquire Joaquin Benoit From Mariners For Drew Storen
Both Drew Storen and Joaquin Benoit entered the season as setup men, but struggled and lost their jobs.

Gregor Chisholm/MLB

Reds Discussing Jay Bruce With 'At Least' Four Teams
The Reds have picked up the pace on trade talks involving Jay Bruce and are discussing him with "at least" four teams.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Nationals Were In Mix To Acquire Aroldis Chapman
The Nationals were in the mix to acquire Aroldis Chapman right up until the Yankees completed a deal with the Cubs.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Padres Making Progress On Andrew Cashner Trade
The Padres are discussing Andrew Cashner with multiple teams and are making progress on a deal to move him.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mariners Won't Act As Sellers At Deadline
The Mariners aren't interested in acting as sellers at the non-waiver trade deadline, Jerry Dipoto says.

Bob Dutton/News Tribune

Sandy Alderson: Mets Aren't Discussing Jonathan Lucroy Trade
The Mets are not in talks to acquire Jonathan Lucroy from the Brewers, according to Sandy Alderson.

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Dodgers Would Deal Julio Urias For Chris Sale
If the White Sox decide to trade Chris Sale, the Dodgers would be willing to include top prospect Julio Urias in a trade package, according to a report.

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Blue Jays Reportedly Agree To Acquire Melvin Upton, Jr.
Melvin Upton is earning $15.45 million this season and has one more year at $16.45 million remaining on his deal.

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