MLB Free Agents & Transactions

MLB Free Agents & Transactions

MLB Free Agents | MLB Transactions

MLB free agent tracker and all the latest transactions taking place in Major League Baseball.

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Sizing up the August trade candidates

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the July trading deadline has passed, several players could still be moved in August waiver deals.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Free agents who've thrived on the cheap

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Russell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Starting 9: Overcoming long odds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Ohman waiting for better '09 offer

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Will Ohman, one of the top relievers left on baseball's free agent market, has major league offers in hand from the Pirates, Marlins and Padres, but plans to continue discussions with three contending teams before making a decision.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

Maddux issues one last heartfelt pitch

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the baseball world in his hometown for the winter meetings, Greg Maddux dropped by to deliver a heartfelt and graceful goodbye.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008

State of the Rays … division races … players on the move

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Dodgers agree to deal with Mark Sweeney

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Los Angeles Dodgers, fulfilling manager Joe Torre's desire for a veteran hitter off the bench, agreed on a one-year major league contract with free agent Mark Sweeney.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2008

Gonzalez agrees to one-year, $2M deal with Marlins

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free agent outfielder Luis Gonzalez has reached agreement in principle on a one-year, $2 million contract with the Florida Marlins.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2008

Pitcher Tomko agrees to one-year, $3 million deal with Royals

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Kansas City Royals reached agreement on a one-year, guaranteed $3 million contract with free-agent pitcher Brett Tomko.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008

Source: Kuroda to travel to USA to mull MLB offers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, the most hotly-pursued starter on this winter's free agent market, will travel to the United States this week to meet with his agent and go over offers from major-league clubs, a source told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Fukudome to decide tonight whether to come to MLB

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free agent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome plans to announce late Monday night U.S. time whether he will play in Japan in 2008 or pursue one of several offers from Major League Baseball clubs, his agent told ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007

Fukudome will make formal announcement next week

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Outfielder Kosuke Fukudome, a hot commodity on baseball's free agent market, plans to make a formal announcement early next week on whether he will remain in Japan in 2008 or pursue offers to play in the United States, his agent said.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007

Surveying the offseason landscape

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Who'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

Source: Dodgers, CF Pierre agree to five-year deal

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Free agent center fielder Juan Pierre is close to agreement on a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a source told ESPN.com. The deal is believed to be worth $44-45 million.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006

Time to hang up the spikes?

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

At ballparks throughout the game, this week might be the last hurrah for some All-Stars and role players alike, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 26, 2006