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Blue Jays not done making moves just yet, says GM Atkins

In the wake of acquiring pitchers Clayton Richard and Matt Shoemaker, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says he is still open to more moves. The priority remains more pitching depth. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2EYSVf9

Blue Jays acquire left-hander Clayton Richard from Padres

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired left-handed pitcher Clayton Richard and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres on Sunday for Canadian outfielder Connor Panas. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2EXgPYy

Blue Jays agree to 1-year deal with pitcher Matt Shoemaker

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran right-hander Matt Shoemaker, a source told The Canadian Press on Friday. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2BP2r1w

Athletics re-sign Fiers to lead expected young starting rotation

Free-agent right-hander Mike Fiers has agreed to a two-year contract to stay with the Oakland Athletics, who were determined to find an experienced starter this off-season to help lead a young rotation. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2SozhNO

Dodgers send Puig, Kemp to Reds in blockbuster trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their National League-championship roster Friday, trading Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp and left-hander Alex Wood and cash to the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Homer Bailey. from CBC | MLB News http://bit.ly/2AcHxJE

Jays president unveils Dunedin makeover details, weighs in on 2019 plans

Work crews were chipping away at projects outside Rogers Centre on Wednesday as Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro was busy weighing in on the team's construction plans inside the stadium. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2CoNULs

MLB, union, Cuba reach deal for players to sign without having to defect

​Major League Baseball, its players' association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island nation to sign big league contracts without defecting, an effort to eliminate the dangerous trafficking that had gone on for decades. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2S66nlf

Yankees officially re-sign Happ for 2 years, $34 million US

Left-hander J.A. Happ and the New York Yankees have finalized a two-year, $34-million US contract. Happ was acquired from Toronto on July 26 and went 7-0 with a 2.69 ERA in 11 starts. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2BnD1rh

Red Sox must pony up nearly $12M US in luxury tax

The World Series champion Boston Red Sox owe $11,951,091 US in luxury tax for having baseball's top payroll, according to final calculations by the commissioner's office obtained by The Associated Press. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2BmUUXb

Return of baseball to Montreal looking 'pretty good,' says Stephen Bronfman

Bronfman was careful when talking about the progress his group has made, but did say they are trying to build something that will last. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2QPr2N6

Edwin Encarnacion traded to Seattle in 3-team deal

Slugger Edwin Encarnacion has been traded to Seattle and first baseman Carlos Santana has returned to Cleveland in a three-team deal that also involved Tampa Bay. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2QPYi6O

Jays select pitcher Elvis Luciano in Rule 5 draft

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up right-handed pitcher Elvis Luciano from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in the Rule 5 draft while losing Canadian right-hander Jordan Romano in the selection process. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2CbFvuA

Montreal would welcome back baseball with open arms, report finds

Montreal has everything needed to support a major league baseball over the longterm, says a new report commissioned by business leaders who want to bring back a team. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2EsVrLm

Blue Jays release Troy Tulowitzki

The Toronto Blue Jays released veteran shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on Tuesday. The 34-year-old missed the entire 2018 season after undergoing surgery to remove bone spurs from both heels. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2LbZlsH

Rays to stick with 'opener' format, using reliever to start games

The Tampa Bay Rays, who deviated from baseball tradition last season and regularly used a relief pitcher to begin games rather than a traditional starting pitcher, will keep with the format to begin the 2019 season. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2UzyLO8

Blue Jays reportedly chasing free-agent lefty Keuchel at Winter Meetings

The annual off-season fight for pitching is on, and Dallas Keuchel is becoming one of the most coveted arms on the free-agent market, with the Toronto Blue Jays said to be interested in the former Houston Astros left-hander. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Uybhcv