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85-77, 2nd in NL West
Jeff Passan ESPN
Outfielder Kole Calhoun and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a two-year, $16 million deal, sources tell ESPN. The contract includes a third-year club option for $9 million. @jonmorosi, @Joelsherman1, @nickpiecoro and @Feinsand were among those with details on it.
OF Calhoun, D-backs agree to 2-year contract
Kole Calhoun and the Diamondbacks are in agreement on a two-year, $16 million deal with a third-year team option for $9 million.
Godley, Tigers agree to minor league deal
Free-agent right-hander Zack Godley, who was 4-5 with a 5.97 ERA for Arizona and Toronto last season, has reached a minor league deal with the Tigers and will report to big league spring training.
The best and worst free-agent signings of the decade for all 30 teams
Beltre and Scherzer? Yeah, those worked out. Pujols and Chris Davis? Yikes. These are the moves that made or broke your team.
Bumgarner: Free-agent choice based on winning
Madison Bumgarner believes his second act in Arizona can be just as memorable as his tenure in San Francisco that included three World Series titles. "First and foremost, winning is what the whole decision was based on," Bumgarner said.
BBTN: Kluber Trade And Bumgarner Assessment
With Troy's Rangers finally making moves, Buster and Dave Schoenfield analyze the Corey Kluber trade and its impact on the AL West (32:29). But before that, Tim Kurkjian discusses Madison Bumgarner's deal with the Diamondbacks, the league's decision to alter drug testing and Anthony Rendon's comments about the Dodgers. Plus, Sarah Langs on remaining free agents and why her mom is angry (32:29).
Rangers, D-backs deepen pitching staff with offseason moves (1:06)
Sources: Bumgarner to D-backs for 5 years, $85M
Left-hander Madison Bumgarner and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal, sources familiar with the agreement told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
As always, you can never predict the offseason with any great accuracy. Madison Bumgarner lands with the Diamondbacks, which now increases the odds of Robbie Ray getting traded. The big question concerning Bumgarner: Over the past three seasons he had a 2.67 ERA at home, 4.61 on the road. Will he be as effective away from pitcher-friendly San Francisco? And while's only 30, he has a lot of mileage on that left arm. A risky signing, but I wouldn't want to bet against MadBum.
Jeff Passan ESPN
Left-hander Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing a five-year deal, sources familiar with the agreement tell ESPN.
Adam Jones leaving MLB for deal in Japan league
Adam Jones' deal with Orix is for two years and worth $8 million guaranteed, with a club option for a third year, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Junior Guerra, D-backs, agree to $2.65M deal
Right-hander Junior Guerra and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $2.65 million.
D-backs-Padres slated for '20 Mexico City series
The Diamondbacks and Padres will play in baseball's first regular-season series in Mexico City this coming season.
Winter meetings rewind: Here's everything that went down this week in San Diego
This is your one-stop shop for free-agent signings, blockbuster trades and the latest rumors and buzz.
Source: D-backs, righty Guerra agree to deal
Right-hander Junior Guerra has reached agreement with the Diamondbacks on a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Twins, catcher Avila reach $4.25M deal
Free agent catcher Alex Avila and the Minnesota Twins have reached agreement on a one-year contract for $4.25 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.
Mookie Betts to the Reds (or White Sox) and more winter meetings trades we want to see
Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
William Weinbaum ESPN
The Twins announced plans Wed. to increase the length & height of Target Field's safety netting, becoming the 14th team to install or commit to extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. They join the Astros, Braves, Brewers, Chisox, D-backs, Dodgers, Jays, Nats, O's, Phils, Pirates, Rangers & Royals.
One blockbuster move for all 30 MLB teams
Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.
D-backs don't offer Souza, Walker, Joseph deals
The Diamondbacks did not offer 2020 contracts to outfielder Steven Souza Jr., pitcher Taijuan Walker and catcher Caleb Joseph, making them free agents.
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2019 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 106 | 56 | .654 | - | W7 |
| Arizona | 85 | 77 | .525 | 21 | W5 |
| San Francisco | 77 | 85 | .475 | 29 | L3 |
| Colorado | 71 | 91 | .438 | 35 | W3 |
| San Diego | 70 | 92 | .432 | 36 | L6 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs81311th
Batting Average.25214th
On Base Percentage.32318th
Slugging Percentage.43413th
Earned Run Average4.2512th
Quality Starts67Tied-8th
WHIP1.3116th
BAA.25117th