MLB rumors and news for March 8th, 2018

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• The Dodgers have interest in extending Clayton Kershaw’s contract.
• The Blue Jays have signed Tyler Clippard to a minor-league deal.
• Mike Pelfrey has announced his retirement.
• The Cardinals and Paul DeJong have agreed to a 6-year extension.
• The Royals have signed Jon Jay to a 1-year deal.
• 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 Royals and Ricky Nolasco have agreed to a minor-league deal.
• 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 Twins are still monitoring the starting pitcher market.
• Weekend MiLB discussion: just who has the best farm system?
• The Braves have acquired Ryan Schimpf from the Rays.
• Rays’ young pitcher Jose De Leon needs Tommy John surgery.
• Kenley Jansen called out the teams that aren’t trying to win.
• The Athletics have released Brandon Moss, who could retire.
• The Rangers have signed Julio Pablo Martinez.
• The Mariners and Ichiro are close to deal to bring the veteran back to Seattle.
• Twins, Brian Dozier have not discussed contract extension. YET.

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2017-2018 MLB Free Agent Tracker

2017-2018 Winter Trade Tracker

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