The Angels released Richie Martin yesterday.
The Phillies extended Zack Wheeler for three years at an AAV of $42 Million. They have supposedly not discussed acquiring Blake Snell, or not seriously anyway. Neither have the Cardinals. The Dodgers acquired infielder Andre Lipcius from the Tigers for cash considerations. Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile went over the outfield wall head first trying to rob a home run. He went to the hospital but he’s out now and will probably be fine.
Josh Donaldson announced his retirement. Former big league shortstop U.L. Washington died on Sunday of cancer at the age of 70.
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