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There is "nothing new to report" on the status of the ongoing negotiations between the Boston Red Sox and free-agent first baseman/catcher Mike Napoli, the player's agent, Brian Grieper, told ESPNBoston.com on Tuesday. A union official added that...

Josh Hamilton, who appeared at a news conference at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney in Anaheim on Saturday with his wife, Katie, was asked about the Texas Rangers' approach to negotiations during the 2012 season and in the offseason. The Rangers and...

R.A. Dickey's rise from journeyman to first-time All-Star at age 37 and NL Cy Young winner may soon have another twist -- a new employer.

Free-agent slugger Josh Hamilton agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract Thursday with the Los Angeles Angels, sources told ESPN.com. Hamilton's former team, the Texas Rangers, had been in negotiations to retain the 2010 MVP. Hamilton's camp ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tracking the Josh Hamilton negotiations on Tuesday was like trying to find your way around the twists and turns of Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center. In other words: You might think you'd found your way, only to dis...

The Boston Red Sox on Monday agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with free-agent first baseman/catcher Mike Napoli, according to a baseball source with direct knowledge of the negotiations.

Although the Texas Rangers have an idea of what they'd like to see in a contract for Josh Hamilton, general manager Jon Daniels said Thursday the club will be flexible as negotiations heat up for the free-agent outfielder.

A source told ESPNNewYork.com that the Yankees are "hopeful" to sign Mariano Rivera before the Winter Meetings, which start next Monday in Nashville.

Free-agent catcher Mike Napoli and his agent are scheduled to meet with the Texas Rangers this week, likely Wednesday, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed. Napoli met with the Boston Red Sox over the weekend, the source said, and is ...

While the New York Yankees and Russell Martin continue negotiations, the free-agent catcher has recently visited "multiple cities" to gauge his comfort level if he were to leave, his agent, Matt Colleran, told ESPN New York on Monday. Colleran dec...

Free-agent catcher Mike Napoli and his agent are scheduled to meet with the Texas Rangers this week, likely Wednesday, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed.

A source close to the negotiations said Friday that progress has been made in talks between free agent David Ortiz and the Red Sox, but a deal still hasn't been reached. Ortiz and the club are reportedly in agreement on the length of a contract --...

Former Reds and Nationals GM Jim Bowden described the Mets front office as treating David Wright negotiations in a similar fashion to the way things went with Jose Reyes. Still, the ESPN.com writer predicted Wright ultimately would agree to an extens...

Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies have reached a six-year agreement worth $144 million.

The Philadelphia Phillies and Cole Hamels' agent continued to work Tuesday toward a contract extension that would keep Hamels off this month's trade market and next winter's free-agent market.

Buster Olney writes that when Yadier Molina signed with the Cardinals for five years and $75 million, he set the table for other elite catchers, like Brian McCann. Soon, the Braves will have to decide what price they are willing to pay McCann.

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