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With the "emotional buy" disappearing from free agency, selling Bryce Harper is tougher than ever for super agent Scott Boras....
The Winter Meetings have remained relatively mellow. Then Scott Boras arrived in the hotel lobby....
The Yankees Are Close to Re-signing J.A. Happ, Whose Fastball Is as Effective as Justin Verlander's
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Why do the Yankees want J.A. Happ back? Because there are few pitchers with a better durability and a more effective fastball....
Las Vegas may be an attractive destination for the Winter Meetings, but the poor cell phone service has been an issue for everyone....
The Yankees acquired the All-Star southpaw from the Blue Jays in July....
MLB Trade Rumors: Bryce Harper's Agent Says Deal Could be Soon or Within a 'Matter of Weeks'
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Get the latest news, notes and trade rumors from MLB's Hot Stove....
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Boras: Don't count out Nats, Yanks for Bryce
5 hours agoAfter seven seasons with the Nationals in which he won the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year Award, was named NL MVP in 2015 and made six NL All-Star teams, Bryce Harper is now a free agent for the first time. Here, you will find...
Well, they are the 'Evil Empire,' after all....
Source: Angels, slugger Bour agree to deal
4 hours agoThe Angels added insurance at first base on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with Justin Bour on a one-year deal, according to a Major League source. Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan first reported the deal. The club hasn't confirmed the...
Reds acquire right-hander Roark from Nats
4 hours agoThe Reds have acquired pitcher Tanner Roark from the Nationals for righty Tanner Rainey, the club announced Wednesday....
Tigers reportedly agree to deal with Mercer
4 hours agoThe Tigers agreed on a contract with free-agent shortstop Jordy Mercer on Wednesday, according to a report by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman....
Kyler Murray's agent, Scott Boras, has been adamant in recent weeks that his client, Oakland's top Draft pick this year and college football's Heisman Trophy winner, will forego a future in the NFL in favor of honoring his contract...
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The former MVP is heading to Philadelphia...
Happ finished this past season in the Bronx...
Here are all Wednesday's hot stove rumblings from the winter meetings...
MLB free agency: Angels reportedly sign Justin Bour to give them another above-average hitter
4 hours agoBour was non-tendered by the Phillies after being acquired as a late-season waiver claim...
The Reds have fortified the rotation going into 2019...
Lynn is coming off a mixed bag of a season...
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Texas and Cincinnati both clearly needed to bolster their rotations, and both got good value with a pair of smart moves....
The Texas Rangers gave their starting rotation a boost on Wednesday, reaching agreement on a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Lance Lynn, according to multiple reports....
Nationals trade RHP Roark to Reds for Rainey
4 hours agoIn a swap of right-handed pitchers, the Nationals have sent Tanner Roark to the Reds in return for Tanner Rainey....
First-year Angels manager Brad Ausmus spoke Wednesday on the need to balance the at-bats of both Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani in 2019 as both players are coming off injuries....
Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire says he is planning to play Miguel Cabrera only a game or two per week as spring training begins, with the slugger returning from season-ending biceps surgery....
Boras: Harper deal can happen at any time
3 hours agoScott Boras won't say who free agent Bryce Harper will sign with, but the agent did say that a deal could happen at any time -- whether it be days or weeks....
MLB Trade Rumors
Angels To Sign Justin Bour
5 hours ago7:36pm: Bour will receive a $2.5MM salary, presumably on a one-year deal, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter link). 6Twitter link:08pm: The Angels have struck a deal with first baseman Justin Bour, according to Jeff Passan...
Phillies Sign Andrew McCutchen
4 hours agoTODAY: The Phillies have announced the agreement. YESTERDAY, 6:20pm: McCutchen’s option for 2022 is worth $15MM and comes with a $3MM buyout, Heyman tweets. 1:46pm: The Phillies have a deal in place with free agent outfielder...
Yankees Closing In On Deal With J.A. Happ
4 hours ago7:21pm: It seems the agreement is still on track, but Jon Heyman of Fancred tweets that it may only promise Happ two years with an option for a third. That is indeed the case, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, who tweets that the...
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Reds Acquire Tanner Roark
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The Reds have announced the acquisition of veteran righty Tanner Roark from the Nationals. Reliever Tanner Rainey goes to Washington in the swap. There have been indications over recent months that the Nats were inclined to move on...
Rangers Nearing Deal With Lance Lynn
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The Rangers are nearing a deal with veteran free agent hurler Lance Lynn, according to MLB.com’s TR Sullivan (via Twitter). It’s said to be a rather surprising three-year arrangement with a strong $30MM guarantee, with...