MLB notebook: Giants, Phillies reportedly in lead for Harper

Free agent outfielder Bryce Harper, still hunting for a long-term deal, has reportedly turned down multiple offers worth at least $300 million in recent weeks, according to a report Wednesday by Jon Heyman of MLB Network. All eyes are on Harper after the San Diego Padres reportedly agreed this week to give shortstop Manny Machado a 10-year, $300 million deal, the second-biggest in major league history in terms of total value. Heyman wrote that five teams are in contact with Harper and agent Scott Boras, but two teams appear to be in the lead -- the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies -- while other reports indicate teams are dropping out.