Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jon Lester has officially reunited with Theo Epstein. On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs announced a deal with Lester, who reportedly agreed to a six-year contract worth $155 million. He will be formally introduced by the Cubs […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins announced Friday that they have signed free-agent pitcher Ervin Santana to a four-year contract. Financial terms were not released, but multiple outlets reported during the winter meetings that the right-hander’s contract is worth […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates signed pitcher Francisco Liriano to a three-year contract on Friday. Financial terms were not released, but multiple outlets reported during the winter meetings that the left-hander’s contract is worth $39 million, the richest […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros announced Friday they have signed free-agent relievers Luke Gregerson and Pat Neshek to multi-year contracts. Gregerson was signed to a three-year deal through the 2017 season and Neshek inked a two-year contract through […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jason Hammel is returning to the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander agreed to a two-year contract on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal includes a club option for the 2017 season. Hammel signed with […]
Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals have traded left-hander Ross Detwiler to the Texas Rangers for a pair of minor leaguers. After missing most of the 2013 season because of back issues, Detwiler went 2-3 with a 4.00 ERA […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals have found their replacement for Billy Butler, signing baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales to a two-year contract on Thursday. The deal for Morales is reportedly worth $17 million and is pending a […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Mark Reynolds. Although terms of the pact are not known, MLB.com and CBS Sports are reporting that the deal is done pending a physical. Reynolds hit just .196 […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Ervin Santana on a four-year deal Wednesday. Yahoo Sports reported that the deal is worth $54 million and will include a fifth-year option that vests […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Arizona Diamondbacks selected catcher Oscar Hernandez of the Tampa Bay Rays organization with the first pick in Major League Baseball’s annual Rule 5 Draft on Thursday. Hernandez, 21, had been in the Rays’ system […]