9:58 AM ET For agents, there is a lot of time spent in client management, in making sure the player understands how the market works. Most would probably like to sign quickly, to settle the future and have something concrete to tell family members at the holiday gatherings. But mostly it does not work out
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8:38 PM ET The Boston Red Sox have accepted an invitation to go to the White House, and manager Alex Cora, who has been critical of President Trump’s comments on Puerto Rico, says he will attend. Red Sox president Sam Kennedy announced the visit Monday, at a screening of the team’s World Series documentary. He
4:26 PM ET The Seattle Mariners officially completed the blockbuster trade sending former All-Star Robinson Cano and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets for outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak, right-hander Gerson Bautista and prospects Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn. “This trade bolsters our player development system with the additions of Jarred
5:12 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Star Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will be available to major league teams starting Tuesday, with the New York Yankees expected to be among those interested. The 27-year-old Seibu Lions ace will have until Jan. 2 to sign a contract with a big league club. The Lions would
6:20 PM ET It’s not official yet, but the parameters of the Mariners-Phillies trade have been reported by various sources: The Mariners will send shortstop Jean Segura to the Phillies for first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford, with other players involved. It appears pitcher Anthony Swarzak, now officially a member of the Mariners
1:35 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed on a four-year contract with manager Dave Roberts, which would keep him at the helm of the team through 2022. Roberts just finished his third season as the Dodgers’ skipper during which he led LA to its second straight World Series.
8:58 AM ET A general manager chatted last month about the high volume of free-agent relievers and how he thought they would fare in the bidding. If you’re one of those pitchers, he said, you better have some advanced metrics that work for you. Because in a time when front offices lay down statistics as
1:55 AM ET The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing a deal to acquire All-Star infielder Jean Segura from the Seattle Mariners, according to multiple reports. The deal would involve multiple players, and Segura will need to waive his no-trade clause to join Philadelphia, according to reports. Segura batted .304 with 10 home runs, 91 runs and
11:20 AM ET George Springer isn’t eligible for free agency for another two years, Carlos Correa three and Alex Bregman four. With the 28-year-old Jose Altuve locked into a long-term deal, the core of the Houston Astros, the best team in the AL West team, will remain intact through 2020, at least. Edwin Diaz and
10:18 PM ET A blockbuster trade that gained momentum throughout the week has been completed, as the Seattle Mariners have agreed to deal All-Star closer Edwin Diaz and veteran second baseman Robinson Cano to the New York Mets, according to multiple reports. In return, the Mariners reportedly will receive right fielder Jay Bruce and several