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WBC Team USA Pitching Staff Begins to Take Shape
Team USA for the 2013 World Baseball Classic will not be formally announced until Thursday evening, but the Team USA pitching staff is being assembled. Team USA manager Joe Torre will have R.A. Dickey, Andy Pettitte, Ryan Vogelsong... More of this article »
Mets GM Alderson Watches Brian Wilson in Private Work Out
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson observed free agent closer Brian Wilson in a private workout and reportedly the Mets have strong interest in the former San Francisco Giants closer. The Mets current closer Frank Francisco ... More of this article »
Giancarlo Stanton in World Baseball Classic, Mike Trout Opts Out
Team USA added another potent bat to the lineup for this year’s World Baseball Classic when it was reported by CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman that Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton will join the team. Earlier today... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Sign Veteran Right-hander Rodrigo Lopez
The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-hander Rodrigo Lopez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. Lopez , 37 spent most of last season in AAA Iowa and posted a 5.28 ERA over 73 1/3 innings. He did... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter Begins Workouts in Tampa
According to New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman, Derek Jeter has removed the walking boot from his left ankle has begun to work out at the team’s minor league complex in Tampa Florida. Jeter fractured his left ankle... More of this article »
Adam Jones Will Play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
When Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones was invited to represent the U.S. in the upcoming 2013 World Baseball Classic, Jones didn’t take the decision lightly, nor did he take time to think it over. He accepted the invitation... More of this article »
Red Sox Want Deal with Mike Napoli to be One Year
Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio is reporting that the Boston Red Sox are trying to reduce the three year $39 million deal with free agent Mike Napoli, to one year because of concerns about Napoli’s hip. The Red Sox... More of this article »
MLB – Players Union Reach Agreement: Expand Testing For HGH
Major League Baseball and the players Association reach an agreement that will expand testing for human growth hormone (HGH) throughout the regular season. Last year players were subject to blood testing for HGH during spring training.... More of this article »
Diamondbacks Justin Upton Rejects Trade To Mariners
Arizona outfielder Justin Upton invoked his limited no trade clause to veto an agreed -upon trade to the Seattle Mariners. Upton’s contract allows him to veto a trade to four teams, one of which is the Mariners. Toronto, Boston... More of this article »
Baseball Hall Of Fame Vote: Writers Say No to Everyone for 2013
Craig Biggio’s 3060 career hits were not enough for induction into the Hall of Fame In a not totally unexpected vote the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) failed to elect a single player from a ballot of 37 candidates... More of this article »
Washington Nationals: Market For Michael Morse Is Now Open
The signing of Adam LaRoche makes Michael Morse a valuable trade chip for Washington Michael Morse hit 31 home runs and had 95 RBI in 2011. Last year, Morse battled injuries and hit 18 home runs with 62 RBI in 43o plate appearances. Morse... More of this article »
MLB Buys Rockies Domain for $1.2 Million
Record price paid for a sports related domain Major League Baseball paid $1.2 million for the domain name Rockies.com in a deal that was brokered by Venture Capital Group according to Josh Leventhal of Baseball America. The group... More of this article »
Adam LaRoche Reaches Agreement with Washington Nationals
LaRoche finally re-signs returns to Washington The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement with free agent Adam LaRoche on a two-year deal. LaRoche declined a qualifying offer from Washington earlier this off-season, which... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Jurickson Profar Appears Headed Back to Minors
Profar made his major-league debut in September Jurickson Profar is arguably the top prospect in all of baseball. Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the team plans to start Ian Kinsler at second base for 2013, meaning... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Rookie Program In Full Swing
Xander Bogaerts will headline a field of Red Sox rookies The Boston Red Sox will get a glimpse into the future when the team host its Rookie Program which begins today and runs all week. The program will provide seminars to help... More of this article »
Rangers Settle For Lance Berkman On One Year Deal
Berkman played just 36 games in 2012 Lance Berkman and the Texas Rangers agreed on a one year $10 million deal, with a one year vesting option, that will be triggered if Berkman reaches 550 plate appearances. Berkman received an... More of this article »
Dodgers Reach Agreement with J.P. Howell: One-Year Deal $2.85 million
Howell will replace Randy Choate in the Dodgers bullpen The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached an agreement with free-agent left-hander J.P. Howell on a one-year deal. Financial terms of the deal call for Howell to receive $2.85 million... More of this article »
Rangers Extend Offer to Free Agent Lance Berkman
Berkman is drawing interest from several teams The Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays , Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles , Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers have all expressed interest in free agent Lance Berkman at various... More of this article »
Russ Canzler Claimed Off Waivers by New York Yankees
Russ Canzler has been claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Indians by the New York Yankees. It was the third time this off-season that Canzler has been claimed on waivers. The Toronto Blue Jays claimed him in December and Cleveland... More of this article »
Lohse, Soriano, Bourn, LaRoche – Draft Pick Compensation Collateral Damage?
Lohse was 16-3 with a 2.86 earned run average and a WHIP of 1.09 in 2012 Kyle Lohse is the best free-agent starting pitcher still on the market. Rafael Soriano is the best free agent closer still on the market. Michael Bourn and Adam... More of this article »
Javier Vazquez Drawing Interest From Multiple MLB Teams
Vazquez has reportedly been touching 92 to 93 MPH with his fastball Javier Vazquez, 36, last pitched in the big leagues in 2011, when he went 13-11 with a 3.69 ERA in 192 2/3 innings for the then Florida Marlins. Over a 14-year... More of this article »
Rangers Reach an Agreement with Reliever Jason Frasor
Frasor joins Joakim Soria and Joe Nathan in the Rangers bullpen The Texas Rangers reached an agreement with former Toronto reliever Jason Frasor on a one-year deal. Frasor, 35, was 1-1 with a 4.12 ERA in 43 2/3 innings with Toronto... More of this article »
Cubs Finalize Deal with Edwin Jackson
Jackson made $11 million last year with the Washington Nationals The Chicago Cubs have finalized their deal with free-agent right-hander Edwin Jackson. Jackson and the Cubs reached an agreement on a four-year $52 million deal last... More of this article »
Mets Reach Agreement with Andrew Brown: Minor League Deal
The New York Mets reached an agreement with right-handed hitting outfielder Andrew Brown on a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to big league spring training. Brown hit .232 with five homers in 46 games for Colorado last... More of this article »
Red Sox Watch Bobby Abreu Workout in Venezuela
Abreu has never played first base in his 17 year major league career The Boston Red Sox have been looking for a left-handed hitter off the bench to play first base and the outfield, and apparently have taken their search global. According... More of this article »
Brett Myers Reaches Agreement with Cleveland Indians
Free-agent right-hander Brett Myers has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Cleveland Indians. The deal is pending a physical and includes a club option for 2014. Myers is 97-93 with a 4.20 ERA over 11 seasons with the... More of this article »
David Price Reaches Agreement With Rays to Avoid Arbitration
David Price is set to receive a significant increase in salary for 2013 The Tampa Bay Rays reached an agreement with 2012 American League Cy Young winner David Price on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. The deal will pay Price... More of this article »
Miguel Tejada Reaches Agreement With Kansas City Royals
Tejada will get another shot at the major leagues with Kansas City Free-Agent Miguel Tejada has reached an agreement on a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals. The deal is reportedly worth $1.1 million if Tejada makes... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Reach Agreement With Endy Chavez
Royals add outfield depth with Chavez signing The Kansas City Royals have reached agreement with free-agent outfielder Endy Chavez. Terms of the deal were not immediately announced. Chavez would likely serve as a fourth... More of this article »
Joel Hanrahan: Named New Red Sox Closer
John Farrell wasted little time in naming his new closer Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell wasted little time in deciding who will be the closer for 2013. Joel Hanrahan was chosen over incumbent Andrew Bailey, nipping in the bud... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Reach Agreement with Nick Swisher: Four Years $56 Million
Swisher’s new deal with the Indians could reach $70 million The Cleveland Indians have reached an agreement with free-agent Nick Swisher on a four-year contract worth $56 million. The deal includes a $14 million vesting option... More of this article »
Red Sox, Pirates Reach Agreement on Trade for Joel Hanrahan
Hanrahan saved 76 games over the last two seasons for the Pirates The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates have reached an agreement on a trade that would send closer Joel Hanrahan and another player to Pittsburgh for outfield/first... More of this article »
Mariners Reach Agreement With Raul Ibanez: One Year $2.75 Million
This will be the third stint with the Mariners for Ibanez The Seattle Mariners reached an agreement with veteran Raul Ibanez on a one-year deal. The deal is reportedly worth $2.75 million and allows for Ibanez to earn an additional... More of this article »
Diamondbacks Reach Agreement with Cody Ross: Three Years $26 Million
The Diamondbacks moved in with stealth like precision to sign Ross The Arizona Diamondbacks and Cody Ross reached an agreement on a new three-year deal worth $26 million. The new deal includes a club option for 2016 with a $1 million... More of this article »
Pirates Reach Agreement with Francisco Liriano: Two Years $14 Million
Liriano looks to re-establish himself in Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached an agreement with free-agent left-hander Francisco Liriano on a two-year deal worth $14 million. The deal is contingent on Liriano passing a physical. Liriano... More of this article »
Rangers Reach Agreement With A.J. Pierzynski
Pierzynski should immediately become the Rangers’ everyday catcher The Texas Rangers reached an agreement with veteran free-agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski on a one-year deal. The deal is pending a physical which should take... More of this article »
Cubs Reach Agreement With Edwin Jackson: Four Years $52 Million
The Cubs will be the eighth team Jackson has played for in his MLB career The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with free-agent right-hander Edwin Jackson on a four-year deal worth $52 million. After signing a one-year deal worth... More of this article »
Brewers Reach Agreement With Tom Gorzelanny On Two-Year Deal
Gorzelanny provides veteran depth for the Brewers pitching staff The Milwaukee Brewers have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with free-agent left-hander Tom Gorzelanny. The deal is contingent on Gorzelanny passing a physical. Gorzelanny... More of this article »
Report: Cubs and Carlos Villanueva Reach Agreement
Villanueva went 7-7 with a 4.16 ERA in 2012 The Chicago Cubs lost out on Anibal Sanchez last week, but appear to be closing in on a deal to sign free agent right-hander Carlos Villanueva and may be in pursuit of free-agent Edwin... More of this article »
Yankees Finally Re-Sign Ichiro Suzuki: Two Years $13 Million
Ichiro’s signing completes and all left-handed Yankee outfield As expected New York Yankees re-signed Ichiro Suzuki to a two-year $13 million contract. The two sides reached agreement last week and today’s signing makes... More of this article »
Angels, Mariners Trade: Kendrys Morales for Jason Vargas
Morales and Vargas are set to hit free agency after the 2013 season That was fast. Earlier today it was reported through various media outlets that the Los Angeles Angels were more inclined to trade Kendrys Morales than Peter... More of this article »
A’s Reach Agreement with SS Hiroyuki Nakajima: Two Years $6.5 Million
Small-market teams have to seek small-market solutions to fill voids Oakland A’s reached into the international market to find a starting shortstop, signing Hiroyuki Nakajima to a two-year $6.5 million deal. Nakajima will take... More of this article »
Rays Reach Agreement with Roberto Hernandez: One-Year $3.25 Million
Hernandez gets a fresh start in Tampa Bay The Tampa Bay Rays have reached agreement with right-hander Roberto Hernandez. The deal is for one year and $3.25 million and includes $1.85 million in incentives, based on innings pitched,... More of this article »
Giants Reach Agreement With Santiago Casilla: Three Years $15 Million
Giants re-sign another from 2012 World Series Championship team The San Francisco Giants reached an agreement that will extend the contract of Santiago Casilla to three years with a club option for a fourth year that vest if he... More of this article »
Red Sox Reach Agreement With Stephen Drew – One Year $9.5 Million
Drew will immediately take over at shortstop for Boston The Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement with free-agent shortstop Stephen Drew on a one-year $9.5 million deal. The deal includes $500,000 in performance incentives. Boston... More of this article »
R.A. Dickey Trade: Jays Set to Acquire NL Cy Young Winner from Mets
Deal is contingent on Dickey signing an extension with Toronto The New York Mets have agreed to send the reigning NL Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey, catcher Josh Thole and a prospect to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for catcher... More of this article »
Phillies Reach Agreement with Mike Adams, John Lannan
Admas expected to add stability to the back of the Phillies bullpen The Philadelphia Phillies have reached and agreement with free-agent reliever Mike Adams on two-year deal worth $12 million. The deal is pending a physical. Adams... More of this article »
Anibal Sanchez Reaches Agreement with Tigers: Five Years $80 Million
him Sanchez opted to re-sign with the Tigers instead of the Cubs The Detroit Tigers and free-agent righthander Anibal Sanchez reached agreement on a five-year deal worth $80 million. The Chicago Cubs offered Sanchez $77 million, but... More of this article »