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Associated Press:
Brewers finalize 1-year, $18.25 million deal with Yasmani Grandal — Catcher Yasmani Grandal and the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized an $18.25 million, one-year contract. — The deal, agreed to last week subject to a successful physical, was announced by the Brewers on Monday.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yasmani Grandal explains why the reported offer from the Mets wasn't good enough as he lands with the Brewers — Yasmani Grandal turned down the Mets on principal. The catcher did not deny reports that the Mets had made a strong four-year offer which reportedly could have been worth as much as $60 million …
Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
In waiting game for Harper or Machado, Phillies build confidence — and don't appear ready to blink — When the small group of Phillies officials deplaned John Middleton's 22-seat private jet emblazoned with script “P” on the tail, they had reasons to feel encouraged.
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Bleacher Report, Deadspin, Phillies Nation, NESN.com, Cubs Insider, MLB Trade Rumors and The Good Phight
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Giant keep lefty Derek Holland with $7M, 1-year deal — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Left-hander Derek Holland is staying with the San Francisco Giants, agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees $7 million. — With all the injuries to the rotation last season, keeping the versatile Holland provides a big boost to the pitching staff.
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Still looking at starters, did Rangers pursue Holland before he re-signed with Giants?
Still looking at starters, did Rangers pursue Holland before he re-signed with Giants?
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Lone Star Ball and Dallas Morning News
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Giants Re-Sign Derek Holland
Giants Re-Sign Derek Holland
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Halos Heaven, San Francisco Chronicle, KNBR-AM, McCovey Chronicles, MLB Daily Dish and Lone Star Ball
Carron J. Phillips / New York Daily News:
MLB losing Kyler Murray just another self-inflicted wound — With a league full of scouts, you'd think that Major League Baseball might have picked up the curveball that Kyler Murray was preparing to throw at them coming. — MLB never got the bat off its shoulder. — Murray was supposed to throw MLB a meatball.
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Sports Illustrated, Athletics Nation and Washington Post
Kerry Crowley / Mercury News:
Giants add to analytics team, hire coordinator of pitching analysis — Former Driveline Baseball employee Matt Daniels is joining the Giants — Before Giants CEO Larry Baer hired Farhan Zaidi as the franchise's president of baseball operations, Baer announced he desired a “next-gen” …
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MLB Baseball News …, The Athletic and McCovey Chronicles
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Why the Braves may be hamstrung; more Brewers movement?; perspective on DJ LeMahieu signing — It was more than a year ago that baseball penalized the Braves for infractions in the international market and domestic draft. The Braves now operate under a new front office, but in a sense, they are still paying the price.
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Sporting News, SNY, New Jersey Online, Bleacher Nation, Talking Chop and Brew Crew Ball
Mark Fischer / New York Daily News:
Ex-Yankees top prospect tries to fulfill pilot dream long after chaotic MLB start — After a turbulent stint in baseball, Slade Heathcott is taking his next career to new heights. — The one-time troubled Yankees top prospect wants to fulfill his dream of becoming a commercial pilot.
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New York Post
Associated Press:
Garcia, Rays agree to terms of 1-year contract — SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Avisail Garcia and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms on a one-year contract that would pay the former Chicago White Sox outfielder $3.5 million next season.
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baseballmusings.com
Sara Coello / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher John Wetteland arrested on child sex abuse charge — This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available. — Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a child sex abuse charge.
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MLB Baseball News … and Lone Star Ball
Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers acquire OF John Andreoli from Seattle Mariners on waiver claim — The Texas Rangers have acquired outfielder John Andreoli from the Seattle Mariners on a waiver claim. — Andreoli made his major league debut last season with the Seattle Mariners.
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Lone Star Ball
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Longtime Pirates broadcaster Blass to retire after 2019 — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steve Blass' 60th season with the — Pittsburgh Pirates will be his last in the broadcast booth. — The former pitcher announced Tuesday that 2019 will be his 34th and final year as a color analyst.
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Bucs Dugout
Associated Press:
Braves won N.L. East in 2018 with 20th highest payroll in baseball — Final 2018 payrolls for the 30 major league teams, according to information received by clubs from the commissioner's office. — Figures are for 40-man rosters and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses …
Dave Clark / Cincinnati.com:
Johnny Bench, Hall of Fame Cincinnati Reds great, pays tribute to Mel Stottlemyre — Hall of Famer and former Cincinnati Reds great Johnny Bench offered a tribute via Twitter on Monday evening to former New York Yankees pitcher and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, who died at 77 after a long battle with cancer.
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Amazin' Avenue, New York Daily News and ESPN
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Bill Madden / New York Daily News:
Mel Stottlemyre, New York baseball legend, dead at 77
Mel Stottlemyre, New York baseball legend, dead at 77
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Pinstripe Alley, MLB Baseball News … and baseballmusings.com