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  • • Orioles Sign Two Draft Picks
    The Orioles have signed two of their picks from the amateur draft, announcing that Competitive Balance Round A pick Jordan Westburg and second-rounder Hudson Haskin have agreed to deals with the club. More analysis to come…...2020
  • • Rays Sign Comp A Selection Alika Williams
    The Rays have announced a deal with their second-highest draft choice, Arizona State shortstop Alika Williams. He’ll earn a $1.85MM bonus, per Robert Murray (via Twitter). Williams was taken 37th overall, with the Rays’ competitive balance round A selection. That pick came with a $2.00MM pool allocation, meaning the organization has kept a bit of…...2020
  • • A look at how the Rays built their 2020 roster in the offseason
    After reaching the ALDS last season, the Rays had their usual busy offseason in search of the roster mix that could bring them into championship contention. Major League Signings Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, 3B/OF: Two years, $12M (plus $2.4M in posting/release fees to Yokohama DeNA BayStars) Total spend: $14.4M Trades and Claims Acquired OF Hunter Renfroe and IF prospect Xavier Edwards from the Padres for...2020
  • • Rays Acquire Jose Martinez, Randy Arozarena From Cardinals
    The Rays have acquired first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez, outfielder Randy Arozarena, and the Cardinals’ Competitive Balance Round A draft pick in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore, the Rays’ pick in Competitive Balance Round B, and a catching prospect from the lower levels of the minors, ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link).  It was̷...2020
  • • Rays give up top pitching prospect to acquire Jose Martinez from Cardinals
    The Rays have acquired first baseman-outfielder Jose Martinez, outfielder Randy Arozarena and the Cardinals’ Competitive Balance Round A draft pick in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore, the Rays’ pick in Competitive Balance Round B, and a catching prospect from the lower levels of the minors, ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link). Edgardo Rodriguez is the catche...2020
  • • Cleveland Indians offseason reviewed
    Comfortably atop MLB’s weakest division, the Indians spent the winter trimming salary without falling out of the conversation for a division title. Major League Signings Oliver Perez, LHP: one year, $2.5M (includes vesting option) Total spend: $2.5M Trades and Claims Acquired OF Jordan Luplow and IF Max Moroff from Pirates in exchange for IF Erik Gonzalez, minor league RHPs Tahnaj Thomas and Dante...2019
  • • Cincinnati Reds offseason reviewed
    The Reds promised to grow their payroll and backed up their bawdy talk with three significant trades. Major League Signings Zach Duke, LHP, one-year, $2M Trades and Claims Acquired RF Yasiel Puig, OF Matt Kemp, LHP Alex Wood and C/INF Kyle Farmer from the Dodgers for RHP Homer Bailey, RHP Josiah Gray and IF Jeter Downs Acquired RHP Tanner Roark from the Nationals for RHP Tanner Rainey Acquired RHP...2019
  • • Oakland Athletics' offseason reviewed
    This is the latest post of MLBTR’s annual Offseason in Review series, in which we take stock of every team’s winter dealings. After surprising their way to the the majors’ fourth-best record in 2018, the low-budget Athletics made a series of short-term commitments this past offseason. Major League Signings Joakim Soria, RP: two years, $15 million Mike Fiers, RHP: two years, $14.1 million Marco Est...2019
  • • Milwaukee Brewers' offseason reviewed
    This is the latest post of MLBTR’s annual Offseason in Review series, in which we take stock of every team’s winter dealings. The fruits of a relatively short rebuilding effort in Milwaukee manifested with an NL Central division title, a NLCS run against the Dodgers and dramatic increase in expectations after years of mediocrity. Major League Signings Yasmani Grandal, C: One year, $18.25M (include...2019
  • • The Arizona Diamondbacks' offseason moves reviewed
    This is the latest post of MLBTR’s annual Offseason in Review series, in which we take stock of every team’s winter dealings. A transformative offseason leaves the Diamondbacks without former franchise player Paul Goldschmidt as well as several other top contributors of recent years. Still, the D’Backs stopped short of a full rebuild, and are hoping to remain competitive in 2019. Major League Sign...2019

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  • • Rays give up top pitching prospect to acquire Jose Martinez from Cardinals
    The Rays have acquired first baseman-outfielder Jose Martinez, outfielder Randy Arozarena and the Cardinals’ Competitive Balance Round A draft pick in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore, the Rays’ pick in Competitive Balance Round B, and a catching prospect from the lower levels of the minors, ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link). Edgardo Rodriguez is the catche...2020

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  • • Orioles Sign Two Draft Picks
    The Orioles have signed two of their picks from the amateur draft, announcing that Competitive Balance Round A pick Jordan Westburg and second-rounder Hudson Haskin have agreed to deals with the club. More analysis to come…...2020
  • • Rays Sign Comp A Selection Alika Williams
    The Rays have announced a deal with their second-highest draft choice, Arizona State shortstop Alika Williams. He’ll earn a $1.85MM bonus, per Robert Murray (via Twitter). Williams was taken 37th overall, with the Rays’ competitive balance round A selection. That pick came with a $2.00MM pool allocation, meaning the organization has kept a bit of…...2020
  • • A look at how the Rays built their 2020 roster in the offseason
    After reaching the ALDS last season, the Rays had their usual busy offseason in search of the roster mix that could bring them into championship contention. Major League Signings Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, 3B/OF: Two years, $12M (plus $2.4M in posting/release fees to Yokohama DeNA BayStars) Total spend: $14.4M Trades and Claims Acquired OF Hunter Renfroe and IF prospect Xavier Edwards from the Padres for...2020
  • • Rays Acquire Jose Martinez, Randy Arozarena From Cardinals
    The Rays have acquired first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez, outfielder Randy Arozarena, and the Cardinals’ Competitive Balance Round A draft pick in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore, the Rays’ pick in Competitive Balance Round B, and a catching prospect from the lower levels of the minors, ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link).  It was̷...2020
  • • Rays give up top pitching prospect to acquire Jose Martinez from Cardinals
    The Rays have acquired first baseman-outfielder Jose Martinez, outfielder Randy Arozarena and the Cardinals’ Competitive Balance Round A draft pick in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore, the Rays’ pick in Competitive Balance Round B, and a catching prospect from the lower levels of the minors, ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link). Edgardo Rodriguez is the catche...2020
  • • Cleveland Indians offseason reviewed
    Comfortably atop MLB’s weakest division, the Indians spent the winter trimming salary without falling out of the conversation for a division title. Major League Signings Oliver Perez, LHP: one year, $2.5M (includes vesting option) Total spend: $2.5M Trades and Claims Acquired OF Jordan Luplow and IF Max Moroff from Pirates in exchange for IF Erik Gonzalez, minor league RHPs Tahnaj Thomas and Dante...2019
  • • Cincinnati Reds offseason reviewed
    The Reds promised to grow their payroll and backed up their bawdy talk with three significant trades. Major League Signings Zach Duke, LHP, one-year, $2M Trades and Claims Acquired RF Yasiel Puig, OF Matt Kemp, LHP Alex Wood and C/INF Kyle Farmer from the Dodgers for RHP Homer Bailey, RHP Josiah Gray and IF Jeter Downs Acquired RHP Tanner Roark from the Nationals for RHP Tanner Rainey Acquired RHP...2019
  • • Oakland Athletics' offseason reviewed
    This is the latest post of MLBTR’s annual Offseason in Review series, in which we take stock of every team’s winter dealings. After surprising their way to the the majors’ fourth-best record in 2018, the low-budget Athletics made a series of short-term commitments this past offseason. Major League Signings Joakim Soria, RP: two years, $15 million Mike Fiers, RHP: two years, $14.1 million Marco Est...2019
  • • Milwaukee Brewers' offseason reviewed
    This is the latest post of MLBTR’s annual Offseason in Review series, in which we take stock of every team’s winter dealings. The fruits of a relatively short rebuilding effort in Milwaukee manifested with an NL Central division title, a NLCS run against the Dodgers and dramatic increase in expectations after years of mediocrity. Major League Signings Yasmani Grandal, C: One year, $18.25M (include...2019
  • • The Arizona Diamondbacks' offseason moves reviewed
    This is the latest post of MLBTR’s annual Offseason in Review series, in which we take stock of every team’s winter dealings. A transformative offseason leaves the Diamondbacks without former franchise player Paul Goldschmidt as well as several other top contributors of recent years. Still, the D’Backs stopped short of a full rebuild, and are hoping to remain competitive in 2019. Major League Sign...2019

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  • • Diamondbacks trade Paul Goldschmidt to Cardinals
    The offseason’s latest blockbuster trade doesn’t involve the exceptionally active Mariners nor any of the five teams in the hyper-aggressive National League East: both the Cardinals and Diamondbacks have announced that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has been traded from Arizona to St. Louis in exchange for right-hander Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, minor league infielder Andy Young and a Comp...2018

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  • • Rays Acquire Jose Martinez, Randy Arozarena From Cardinals
    2020
  • • Braves Acquire Brian Matusz, Draft Pick From Orioles
    The Orioles and Braves have struck a deal that sends lefty Brian Matusz and the 76th overall draft pick from Baltimore to Atlanta. Minor league pitchers Brandon Barker and Trevor Belicek are headed to the O’s in the swap. Ultimately, the move constitutes a draft pick purchase, with the Orioles willing to part with their competitive balance round B selection…...2016
  • • Dodgers Acquire Ryan Webb
    4:02pm: Right-hander Ben Rowen and catcher Chris O’Brien are headed to the Orioles in the deal, Rosenthal tweets. Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun tweets that the Orioles are also sending a Competitive Balance (Round B) draft pick to the … ...2015
  • • Cards get Competitive Balance pick in '18 Draft
    The Competitive Balance rounds for the 2018 Draft -- at the ends of the first and second rounds -- have been set. Eight teams will pick in Competitive Balance Round A, while six will make selections in Competitive Balance Round B....2017
  • • WATCH LIVE: Day 1 of Draft
    Coverage of Day 1 of the Draft is underway with Round 1 and the Competitive Balance Round A broadcast live on MLB.com and MLB Network....2017
  • • Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
    The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com....2017
  • • Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
    The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com....2017
  • • Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
    The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com....2017
  • • Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
    The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com....2017
  • • Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
    The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com....2017
  • • Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
    The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com....2017
  • • Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
    The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com....2017
  • • Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
    The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com....2017
  • • Braves Agree To Terms With Joey Wentz, Kyle Muller
    3:24pm: Atlanta has also agreed with second-rounder Kyle Muller ($2.5MM) and third-rounder Drew Harrington ($900K), per Callis (Twitter link). 3:15pm: The Braves have agreed to terms with competitive balance Round A selection Joey Wentz, per Jim Callis of MLB.com (via Twitter). He’ll receive a $3.05MM bonus after being taken with the 40th overall pick, which came with a $1,616,800…...2016

Competitive Balance Round schedule, game

  • • Red Sox may eye starting pitching in Draft
    The 2017 Draft will take place from Monday, June 12, through Wednesday, June 14, beginning with the Draft preview show on MLB Network and MLB.com at 6 p.m on the 12th. MLB Network will broadcast the first 36 picks (Round 1 and Competitive Balance Round A), while MLB.com will stream all 75 picks on Day 1. MLB.com will also provide live pick-by-pick coverage of Rounds 3-10 on Day 2, starting at 1 p....2017
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  • • Reds acquire Sonny Gray from Yankees, sign him to three-year extension
    After several days of reporting and speculation, right-hander Sonny Gray has reportedly been traded from the Yankees to the Reds and also agreed to a contract extension with his new team. It’s said to be a three-team deal involving the Mariners. Second base prospect Shed Long and Cincinnati’s Competitive Balance Round A pick will go to the Yankees in exchange for Gray and left-hander Reiver Sanmar...2019

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