Robert Murray

The Baseball Insiders: Inside Kevin McGonigle’s extension with the Tigers; the latest on Lucas Giolito; what else I’m seeing and hearing around the league. @AdamWeinrib: youtube.com/live/ualUzRpqb…

Kevin McGonigle and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on an eight-year, $150 million contract extension, sources say. The deal includes a $14 million signing bonus and performance escalators. McGonigle is represented by Eric Izen and Greg Genske of Vayner Sports.

Had Tom Verducci on The Baseball Insiders and we talked about the Dodgers’ process, his concerns about the Phillies, what the Pirates have built, salary cap and much more. fansided.com/mlb/tom-verduc…

The Baseball Insiders: Diving into everything going on throughout the league with special guest Tom Verducci: youtube.com/live/pBIDsM168…

MLB insider Robert Murray has the goods on the Cubs, Red Sox, Giants and more struggling teams. fansided.com/mlb/mlb-inside…

Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin had successful right elbow UCL reconstruction with Dr. Keith Meister. He’s out for the season.

I’ll be on Baseball Insiders with @AdamWeinrib and @ByRobertMurray today to discuss ... what I assume will be baseball. Tune in! youtube.com/live/gsieh1k8o…

Infielder Konnor Griffin and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year contract extension.

Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter is now represented by CAA Baseball where he’ll be repped by co-heads Ryan Hamill and Andrew Nacario, along with Braden Looper and Matt Nimer.

The Baseball Insiders: Jo Adell has a defensive game for the ages; why it’s not time to panic with the Jays, Red Sox, others; how bout them Pirates? @AdamWeinrib: youtube.com/live/H463G8geJ…

Free-agent pitcher Patrick Corbin and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a one-year contract.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball.

The Baseball Insiders: MLB extension madness, early season thoughts and much more with special guest @stephapstein: youtube.com/live/8oH8xaQ6h…

@BrewPack8 Sources tell me @BrewPack8 is seriously considering retirement after failing to post a good tweet the last 12 months. “It’s time,” one source said.

Sources tell me and @ByRobertMurray that Ryan Braun is seriously considering coming out of retirement and plans to sign with the Brewers for one final year. Braun, the 2011 MVP, believes he has enough left in the tank to help the Brewers win their first pennant in 44 years.

The details on Colt Emerson’s eight-year, $95 million extension with the Seattle Mariners, a record for a player who has not yet debuted in the majors: fansided.com/mlb/sources-co…

BREAKING: Colt Emerson and the Seattle Mariners are in agreement on an eight-year, $95 million contract extension, sources say. The deal includes a ninth-year club option, a full no-trade clause and escalators that can bring it north of $130 million. Emerson is represented by ACES.

The Baseball Insiders: Early thoughts on ABS; the Chase DeLauter experience; Dom Smith’s strong start in Atlanta; much more from first week of regular season. @AdamWeinrib: youtube.com/live/U8dtrRp3M…

Sources: The Giants are acquiring reliever Dylan Smith in a trade with the Tigers for cash considerations. Smith was recently designated for assignment by Detroit.

The Brewers have placed Jackson Chourio on the Injured List with a fractured left hand.

Who's on or off your team's Opening Day roster? LIVE NOW with @ByRobertMurray : youtube.com/watch?v=mvZJUw…