The Dodgers swing a big trade with the Braves, sending four players – 1B Adrian Gonzalez, SS Charlie Culberson and Ps Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy – in return for OF Matt Kemp, a former star with Los Angeles. The objective seems to be to clear some payroll to allow the Dodgers to bid on high-ticket free agents in a year’s time.

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The Dodgers swing a big trade with the Braves, sending four players – 1B Adrian Gonzalez, SS Charlie Culberson and Ps Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy – in return for OF Matt Kemp, a former star with Los Angeles. The objective seems to be to clear some payroll to allow the Dodgers to bid on high-ticket free agents in a year’s time.

Dustin Fowler, whose season with the Yankees ended after just one inning when he tore his knee at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 29th, is suing the Chicago White Sox and the ballpark for negligence. He claims the injury was caused by improper padding on a protruding electrical box, creating a “hidden and undetectable hazard” that has put his career in danger.

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Dustin Fowler, whose season with the Yankees ended after just one inning when he tore his knee at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 29th, is suing the Chicago White Sox and the ballpark for negligence. He claims the injury was caused by improper padding on a protruding electrical box, creating a “hidden and undetectable hazard” that has put his career in danger.

The Marlins sign two relievers who pitched for the Red Sox this year, Junichi Tazawa, who gets a two-year deal for $12 million, and Brad Ziegler, who will receive $16 million over two years.

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The Marlins sign two relievers who pitched for the Red Sox this year, Junichi Tazawa, who gets a two-year deal for $12 million, and Brad Ziegler, who will receive $16 million over two years.

A record number of six teams are assessed luxury tax payments for the coming season. Not surprisingly, the Dodgers ($31.8 million) and Yankees ($27.4 million) lead the pack of profligate spenders by a long shot. They are joined by Boston, Detroit, San Francisco and the Cubs, who are all assessed penalties under $5 million. The Yankees have been assessed a penalty in each of the 14 years the system has been in existence.

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A record number of six teams are assessed luxury tax payments for the coming season. Not surprisingly, the Dodgers ($31.8 million) and Yankees ($27.4 million) lead the pack of profligate spenders by a long shot. They are joined by Boston, Detroit, San Francisco and the Cubs, who are all assessed penalties under $5 million. The Yankees have been assessed a penalty in each of the 14 years the system has been in existence.

2015 – The Dodgers acquire 3B Todd Frazier from Cincinnati for three prospects, the most heralded being IF Jose Peraza, then flip him to the White Sox for three other prospects, all with major league experience: Micah Johnson, Frankie Montas and Trayce Thompson.

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2015 – The Dodgers acquire 3B Todd Frazier from Cincinnati for three prospects, the most heralded being IF Jose Peraza, then flip him to the White Sox for three other prospects, all with major league experience: Micah Johnson, Frankie Montas and Trayce Thompson.

The Dodgers sign free agent P Brandon McCarthy to a four-year deal worth $48 million. McCarthy had an excellent second half after being traded from the Diamondbacks to the Yankees in mid-year, leading to the big deal. The decision is even more costly for the Dodgers as they decide to release Brian Wilson to make room on the roster, swallowing the $9.5 million they owe him for the upcoming season.

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The Dodgers sign free agent P Brandon McCarthy to a four-year deal worth $48 million. McCarthy had an excellent second half after being traded from the Diamondbacks to the Yankees in mid-year, leading to the big deal. The decision is even more costly for the Dodgers as they decide to release Brian Wilson to make room on the roster, swallowing the $9.5 million they owe him for the upcoming season.

In free agent signings today, the Cardinals sign 2B Mark Ellis, who will compete with rookie Kolten Wong for the starting job, the Indians sign Ps Shaun Marcum and John Axford, while the Braves ink P Gavin Floyd to a contract.

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In free agent signings today, the Cardinals sign 2B Mark Ellis, who will compete with rookie Kolten Wong for the starting job, the Indians sign Ps Shaun Marcum and John Axford, while the Braves ink P Gavin Floyd to a contract.