The Giants and slugger Jorge Soler have agreed to a three-year contract worth $42 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder already has blown past his career high in home runs, but he's not the only surprising slugger this season.
Perhaps the Royals and Danny Duffy thought Kansas City sports fans could use some good news.
The Cubs are close to a trade to acquire closer Wade Davis from the Royals, although sources said both teams still have to OK the medical information.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon says he met with Jason Heyward before Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday and "covered everything" regarding the struggling right fielder's benching.
Jason Heyward is again not in the Cubs' lineup posted for Game 2 of the World Series against the Indians.
