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The commitments for Team USA have continued to roll in this week since it was announced Clayton Kershaw was joining the roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / January 16

Phillies reliever Brad Keller joins Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

New Phillies reliever Brad Keller will suit up for Team USA this spring. Keller will represent the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA announced Friday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / January 4

How will Phillies round out their bullpen in 2026?

After signing right-hander Brad Keller and trading away lefty Matt Strahm, the Phillies seem to have the main members of their bullpen set. Jhoan Duran will return as the closer, Keller and Orion Kerkering will serve as the later-inning righties and José Alvarado and Tanner Banks will be the club’s go-to lefties.

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The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 19

What the Phillies Could Tweak with Brad Keller

Whenever a pitcher joins a new organization, the question is about what kind of tweaks the organization can make to the player’s arsenal. It might be with adding a new pitch.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 19

Yankees’ Architecture: Signing 2 Boras Clients In the Same Offseason?

So far we’ve had an incredibly boring offseason for the Yankees, there isn’t even drama about the team missing on a bunch of pursued targets to complain about.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 19

Phillies News: Matt Strahm, Brad Keller, Aidan Miller

Xmas is almost here! One more day of work, and then it’s the weekend before the week of Christmas. So cue up your favorite Christmas tunes, deck the halls, and make sure to put out some cookies so Dombrowski-claus will leave a free agent signing under your tree.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 18

Phillies make it official: RP Brad Keller signs two-year deal

After resurrecting his career with a standout season in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen, Brad Keller signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 18

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Hoerner, Imai, Keller, Valdez

Brad Keller and Luke Weaver signed identical-money deals, with the Phillies and Mets, respectively, sources indicate. Pedro Strop is selling his former home, Bowden is bullish on Bregman to Chicago.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 18

Phillies News: Brad Keller, Adolis Garcia, Luke Weaver

The Phillies seem to love last minute shopping, as they made another signing the week before Christmas. This time, they reportedly agreed to a two year deal with former starter-turned-reliever Brad Keller who had a career year out of the bullpen for the Cubs in 2025.

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 17

Cubs Notes: Keller & Pomeranz Depart, Latest On Imai, Imanaga Explains Return & More

There's been a flurry of free agency activity to start the week, with the Cubs seeing several major developments playing out. In the past 24 hours, the team has secured Caleb Thielbar's signature, bringing him back for another year.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 17

Report: Phillies Sign Brad Keller To Multi-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to sign relief pitcher Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million dollar contract as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 17

Report: Phillies sign Brad Keller to two-year deal

Another impact reliever is reportedly off the board. Right-hander Brad Keller is set to join the Philadelphia Phillies next season after agreeing to a two-year deal worth $22 million, as first reported by FanSided’s Robert Murray.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 17

Cubs Bullpen Takes Another Massive Blow As No.1 Reliever Heads To Phillies

It has been a brutal 24 hours for the Chicago Cubs' bullpen as a pair of free agents were whisked away by other teams. It started with Drew Pomeranz, who signed with the Los Angeles Angels last night and followed with Brad Keller, who just signed a two-year $22M deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 17

Phillies Sign Cubs Reliever Coming Off a Career Year

The Philadelphia Phillies got their 56 home run slugger in Kyle Schwarber back. Philadelphia then made sure to go after a right-handed outfielder and landed Adolis García, essentially putting Nick Castellanos’ Phillie career to an end but that’s another story.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Phillies To Sign Brad Keller

The Phillies and right-handed reliever Brad Keller are in agreement on a two-year, $22MM contract, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The deal is pending a physical.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Could Brad Keller end up as a starting pitcher for Tigers?

The Detroit Tigers are among the teams that have expressed interest in free-agent righty Brad Keller as a starting pitcher.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 1

Could Brad Keller be the Braves next Reynaldo Lopez?

It’s difficult to argue against the notion that the Braves are hesitant to spend in free agency. Since Alex Anthopoulos took over as general manager, the largest contract they’ve handed out remains the four-year, $65 million deal to Marcell Ozuna, and that was half a decade ago.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 1

Braves Named the Best Fit for Breakout Cubs Reliever

The Atlanta Braves could find the exact help they need in an unexpected play and from a player who likely knows the team very well. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand put out his perfect free-agent fits for each team, landing on the Braves being a fit for right-hander Brad Keller.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 25

Cubs GM Drops Telling Brad Keller Hint Ahead of Free Agency

Veteran pitcher Brad Keller was little more than an afterthought at this time last year. He was coming off a 2024 campaign where he went 0-4 with a 5.44 ERA in just 41.1 innings pitched with MLB's two 'Sox' squads.

MLB News / USC Trojans on SI / November 17

USC Volleyball Coach Opens Up About Nebraska After Cornhuskers Snap Streak

When USC women’s volleyball walked off the Galen Center floor on Sunday, there was no mistaking Brad Keller’s tone. The No. 17 Trojans had just been swept by the top-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers, snapping a nine-match winning streak and halting one of the program’s most confident stretches of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Brad Keller is drawing interest as a starting pitcher

Teams have shown interest in free agent right-hander Brad Keller as both a starter and reliever, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It’s not clear which teams are involved, though Sherman writes that the New York Yankees have not emerged as a serious suitor to this point.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 14

Brad Keller interested in re-signing with Cubs

Right-hander Brad Keller is slated for free agency, but would seemingly be very happy to be a Cub again next year.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3

Padres-Cubs ninth inning shows why ABS challenge system is needed

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

Cubs bullpen dazzles in first postseason win since 2017

Entering Game 1 of Tuesday's National League wild-card series, the Chicago Cubs hadn't won a postseason game since 2017. That cannot be said anymore as Chicago used timely hitting and a stellar bullpen performance to a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres and take a 1-0 series lead.

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Chiba Lotte Marines Set to Sign Longtime Kansas City Royals Pitcher Brad Keller

Right-handed pitcher Brad Keller is signing with Nippon Professional Baseball's Chiba Lotte Marines, Yakyu Cosmopolitan reported Saturday. The news came less than a day after the Marines announced they would be posting starting pitcher Roki Sasaki to MLB free agency this winter.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / May 26, 2024

Brad Keller Signs with Boston Red Sox After White Sox Release

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly signed pitcher Brad Keller, formerly of the Chicago White Sox. This acquisition comes shortly after Keller's designation for assignment by the White Sox, making him a free agent.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / March 8, 2024

Old Foe: Brad Keller Signs Minor-League Deal with White Sox

The Chicago White Sox raised eyebrows on Friday by signing pitcher Brad Keller to a minor-league deal with an invite to Spring Training. Keller, previously a fixture of the Kansas City Royals pitching staff, has quite the history with the South Siders.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14, 2023

Three potential offseason targets for the Detroit Tigers

The Tigers have a young core of players to build around but need to smartly complement it as they look for traction it what should once again be a wide open AL Central.

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