NEWS
MLB has announced a partnership with MGM Resorts International. The agreement makes MGM the “Official Gaming Partner of MLB.”
The Pirates RHP Chris Archer has undergone a procedure to repair a bilateral hernia. He’s expected to require around six weeks to recover.
TRANSACTIONS
The Braves have signed C Brian McCann to a 1 year/$2 million contract. McCann played with the Braves from 2005-13 and was a 7 time All-Star with them.
The Twins claimed 1B C.J. Cron off of waivers from the Rays.
The Braves have signed 3B Josh Donaldson to a 1 year/$23 million contract.
The Pirates have signed OF Lonnie Chisenhall to a 1 year/$2.75 million contract plus performance bonuses.
The Rangers have signed RHP Jesse Chavez to a 2 year/$8 million contract.
The Tigers have signed LHP Matt Moore to a 1 year/$2.5 million contract plus incentives.
The Cubs have acquired INF Ronald Torreyes from the Yankees. The Yankees will receive a PTBNL or cash consideration.
The Padres have signed RHP Garrett Richards to a 2 year/$15 million contract.
The Mets have signed UT Dilson Herrera to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The White Sox have acquired RHP Alex Colome from the Mariners. The Mariners will receive C Omar Narvaez.
The Rangers have signed RHP Edinson Volquez to a 1 year/$2 million contract plus incentives.
The Nationals have acquired C Yan Gomes from the Indians. The Indians will receive OF prospect Daniel Johnson (Nats #7 prospect), RHP Jefry Rodriguez and a PTBNL.
The Mets have acquired 2B Robinson Cano, RHP Edwin Diaz and $20 million from the Mariners. The Mariners will receive OF prospect Jarred Kelenic (Mets #3 prospect), RHP prospect Justin Dunn (Mets #4 prospect), OF Jay Bruce, RHP Anthony Swarzak and RHP Gerson Bautista.
RUMORS
The Astros have interest in free agent OF’s A.J. Pollock, Andrew McCutchen and Michael Brantley.
The Yankees have Japanese LHP Yusei Kikuchi on their free agent radar.
LHP Andrew Miller has drawn interest from Cardinals, Phillies and Mets.
The Angels are active in the market for both starters and relievers.
The Mets have checked in on LHP J.A. Happ.
The Orioles are monitoring the market for 2B Ian Kinsler.
2B D.J LeMahieu has had preliminary talks with Nationals, Twins and Dodgers.
The Phillies have shown interest in OF A.J. Pollock.
The Cardinals have 3B Mike Moustakas on their radar.
The Giants are willing to engage LHP Madsion Bumgarner in trade talks, and Phillies and Brewers are showing interest.
The Astros are among the teams pursuing RHP Nathan Eovaldi.
The Blue Jays have discussed trading C Russell Martin.
The Dodgers and Indians trade talks remain ongoing.
The Pirates are open to dealing C Francisco Cervelli and the Red Sox have interest.
The Reds have serious interest in LHP Dallas Keuchel.
RHP Craig Kimbrel is looking for a six-year deal.
The Reds have checked in with the D-Backs on a possible RHP Zack Greinke trade.
The Indians are discussing a new contract with RHP Carlos Carrasco.
The Mariners have shown interest in SS J.P. Crawford as one piece from the Phillies in a possible deal for SS Jean Segura.
The Mets have spoken with the Indians about RHP Corey Kluber.