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After finished eighth in the Minor Leagues in strikeouts in 2014 with 157, despite not making his first start until April 25 and being brought along slowly because he was…Read more

Cuban right-handed pitching prospect Yoan Lopez has agreed to a record-setting $8.27 million bonus with the D-backs, according to industry sources. The club has not confirmed the deal.    Read more

There is a long list of players who attended Ohio State University and later reached the Major Leagues. Indians first baseman Nick Swisher might be the only one to have…Read more

According to a baseball source, the Nationals haven't had any significant negotiations with shortstop Ian Desmond and his representative regarding a contract extension.    Read more

As they have for much of the offseason, pitching rumors dominated the headlines Monday, as free agent James Shields and trade candidate Cole Hamels could be close to landing with…Read more

The Orioles and right-hander Tommy Hunter have agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration, and according to The Associated Press, the deal is worth $4.65 million.    Read more

Convincing the creators of "Mad Men" to reveal storylines for the popular television show's final season would be easier than coaxing anybody in the Giants' front office to divulge the…Read more

The Orioles and right-hander Tommy Hunter have agreed to a one-year, $4.65 million deal to avoid arbitration, according to The Associated Press. The club has not confirmed the deal.    Read more

The Rays have signed infielder Juan Francisco to a Minor League contract, a source confirmed to MLB.com's Bill Chastain. The club has not confirmed the deal.    Read more

The Cardinals still have four outstanding arbitration cases to settle, including those for second-year arbitration-eligible players Peter Bourjos and Jon Jay, as well as first-timers Lance Lynn and Tony Cruz.…Read more