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 | Free-agent reliever David Robertson is representing himself after parting ways with his longtime agent, Scott Leventhal. Robertson, who will be pitching in his age-34 season in 2019, has fielded calls and texts from more than a half-dozen general managers since he hit the market.
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 | Major League Baseball's clubs voted on Thursday to extend the contract of Commissioner Rob Manfred through the 2024 regular season.
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 | The free-agent market took further shape on Monday as six players declined qualifying offers from their previous clubs, attaching Draft-pick compensation to them as they seek new contracts.
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 | Top names such as Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, Patrick Corbin, Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel got plenty of attention at the General Managers Meetings as teams weigh the pros and cons of diving into the deep end of the free-agent pool to fill holes on their respective rosters. But plenty of other players generated quite a bit of buzz, both in the free-agent and trade markets.
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 | Which teams might be poised to pounce on the free-agent market or get aggressive with trades in order to assure their team is in place before their scheduled report date? Here's a look at five to watch.
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 | According to a source, the Mariners could trade a number of their key players. Here are the most likely candidates.
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 | illy Beane, executive vice president of baseball operations for the A's, has been named the recipient of Major League Baseball's Executive of the Year Award for the 2018 season, MLB announced Monday night from its annual General Managers Meetings.
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 | The Red Sox are still basking in the glory of their World Series championship, and while Dave Dombrowski receives dozens of congratulatory handshakes when he arrives at the General Managers Meetings in Carlsbad, Calif., this week's event means it's time to get to work on 2019. Here's a primer of what to look for during the GM Meetings.
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 | Here's a rundown of one free agent each club might be most likely to sign this offseason, excluding players who were on their roster last season.
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 | The General Managers Meetings begin next week, marking the unofficial start to the 2018-19 Hot Stove season. A number of trade options will surely be bandied about between executives in Carlsbad, Calif., but teams will be surveying the free-agent market to see how they can improve their rosters without having to give up talent.
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 | A year ago, 15 relievers landed free-agent deals worth at least $10 million, with all of them averaging no less than $5 million per season.
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 | Seven free agents received qualifying offers from their 2018 clubs on Friday, giving them 10 days to decide whether to accept a $17.9 million deal for 2019 or test the free-agent market.
More»Harper among seven players extended qualifying offer |
 | Free agency will garner most of the headlines during baseball's Hot Stove season, but this is also a time for MLB's general managers to discuss a plethora of trade options. Some clubs may be looking to shed salary, while others could be looking ahead at next year's free agents. One thing is certain: Teams are more willing to trade than ever before, meaning we'll see a number of moves in the weeks and months ahead.
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 | Heading into the postseason, Joe Kelly's effectiveness was considered one of the biggest questions on the Red Sox's roster. Now, as the Sox celebrate their World Series championship, one of the biggest questions is whether they will bring the hard-throwing reliever back -- or how they'll replace him if he departs as a free agent.
More»Fireballing reliever Joe Kelly hits the open market |
 | Nathan Eovaldi's performance was a huge factor in Boston's World Series championship, but will Eovaldi's newfound flexibility help his cause when he hits the free-agent market later this week?
More»Eovaldi dominates out of bullpen in 2018 World Series |
| The coming weeks and months will be an opportunity for all 30 teams to make themselves better for the 2019 season, whether they're swimming in the deep end of the free-agent pool or wading in the shallow end. The beauty of free agency is that there are all types of players available depending on what a team's needs are.
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 | This offseason, we're taking a close look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Now we look at Josh Donaldson.
More» Donaldson crushes grand slam for 10-run lead |
 | When Nelson Cruz served a 50-game suspension at the end of the 2013 season, many wondered how he would respond when he returned to the field. Since then, he's simply become one of the most reliable sluggers in the game.
More»Nelson Cruz slugs his way to free agency in 2019 |
 | Here's a look at all 30 teams (well, 29, anyway) and which incumbent could make the most sense to return for 2019.
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 | It's difficult to imagine Alex Cora having a happier birthday. The Red Sox manager guided his team to a 4-1 victory over the Astros in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, winning the franchise's 14th pennant and its first since winning the World Series in 2013.
More» Cora on winning pennant as rookie manager |
