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Report: Padres in mix for Machado

As the Padres wait for their talent-rich farm system to bear fruit, the club is reportedly exploring a couple of big-name additions that could significantly expedite their rebuilding process. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, San Diego is pursuing free-agent infielder Manny Machado while also discussing a trade for Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto.

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Sources: Cubs agree with reliever Brach

The Cubs made a move to bolster their bullpen on Thursday, agreeing to a deal with free agent Brad Brach, sources told MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi. The terms of the deal are $3 million for one year, including a mutual option for 2020, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The team has not commented.

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Sources: A.J. Pollock, Dodgers agree to deal

Free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock has agreed to a deal with the Dodgers, sources told MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal on Thursday. The club has not confirmed the deal, which is between three and five years, a source confirmed to Rosenthal. Pollock, who spent his first seven big league seasons in Arizona, can opt out of the deal after three years, but he will earn $55 million if he stays for four years or $60 million if he exercises a fifth-year player option, according to Rosenthal. There’s a $5 million buyout for the fifth year, ESPN’s Buster Olney reported.

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Are Nats, Phils now clear Harper favorites?

After seven seasons with the Nationals in which he won the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year Award, was named NL MVP in 2015 and made six NL All-Star teams, Bryce Harper is now a free agent for the first time. Here, you will find a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the outfielder.

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