MLB rumors and news for March 6th, 2018

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• The Yankees have signed Adam Lind to a minor-league deal.
• The White Sox have signed Robbie Ross to a minor-league deal.
• The Orioles have signed Danny Valencia to a minor-league deal.
• The Cardinals and Paul DeJong have agreed to a 6-year extension.
• Justin Upton skipped free agency for a reason.
• It’s early March and we’re still doing free agent updates.
• Mariners’ Ben Gamel will be out 4-6 weeks with an oblique strain.
• The Orioles are reportedly interested in free agent Neil Walker.
• The Twins and Byron Buxton have mutual interest in a contract extension for the young centerfielder.
• The Yankees should hope that MLB doesn’t change the juiced ball.
• Weekend MiLB discussion: just who has the best farm system?
• The Braves have acquired Ryan Schimpf from the Rays.
• What if the Drew Pomeranz injury is serious?
• The “3 prospects you need to know” database. Now all the hard work is gone.
• It’s Freak Season, baby. The Rangers have signed Tim Lincecum to a 1-year deal. Take to the streets, Timmy fans everywhere.
• The Phillies have had recent contact with pitcher Lance Lynn. Ya know, kind of like close encounters of the fourth kind.
• The Mariners and Ichiro are close to deal to bring the veteran back to Seattle.
• Tom Koehler will start his season with the Dodgers on the disabled list with a shoulder injury.

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2017-2018 MLB Free Agent Tracker

2017-2018 Winter Trade Tracker

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