Reds sign Canadian Jeff Francis to a minor-league deal
1 hour ago | Globe and MailKansas City Royals starting pitcher Jeff Francis throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto Thursday, August 25, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese The Cincinnati Reds signed outfielder Ryan Ludwick to Full Story »
Yoenis Cespedes, Miami Marlins a perfect fit
1 hour ago | Miami Heraldtool goes here The Miami Marlins are such a natural fit for Yoenis Cespedes and such a prohibitive favorite to sign the Cuban-defector outfielder that one struggles to imagine what could possibly prevent it happening. I think it would have taken the foll Full Story »
Rangers sign Andrus to 3-year deal
2 hours ago | United Press InternationalPublished: Feb. 8, 2012 at 9:11 PM ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus has avoided arbitration by signing a new three-year contract, the team said Wednesday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but The Dallas Morning N Full Story »
Yankees extend 27 invitations to spring camp
2 hours ago | MLB.comNEW YORK -- The Yankees announced the signings of 13 players to Minor League contracts on Wednesday, inviting a total of 27 players to Major League Spring Training. Infielders Russell Branyan and Bill Hall, right-hander Manny Delcarmen, left-hander Hidek Full Story »
Power rankings: No. 9 Marlins
2 hours ago | Chicago TribuneNo. 9 Marlins: 22nd in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Braves. New name. New stadium. New manager. Four new players, all of whom have been to at least three All-Star Games. There is no shortage of topics to consider when looking at the M Full Story »
Yoenis Cespedes meets with Marlins to start tour
3 hours ago | Detroit Free PressMIAMI Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes toured the Miami Marlins new downtown ballpark today, the first leg of whats expected to be a tour of interested clubs. Cespedes played for Cuba in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and is projected to be ready for t Full Story »
A's owner wants answer from MLB on San Jose move
3 hours ago | USA TodaySAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff said Wednesday that indecision by Major League Baseball over whether his club can move to San Jose has been "excruciating" but that he believes the process is finally nearing an end. Oakland Athle Full Story »
Yoenis Cespedes meets with Marlins to start tour
3 hours ago | Detroit Free PressMIAMI Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes toured the Miami Marlins new downtown ballpark today, the first leg of whats expected to be a tour of interested clubs. Cespedes played for Cuba in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and is projected to be ready for t Full Story »
Thole is working hard on his defense
3 hours ago | NewsdayThe Mets , handcuffed by a limited budget, chose to pass on potential catching upgrades this winter, despite a rough season from Josh Thole last year.But Thole knows that won't always be the case, and he's already been doing whatever he can to prevent a Full Story »
Yankee invite 27 players to 2012 Spring Training
3 hours ago | New York Daily NewsThe New York Yankees today announced that they have signed 13 players to minor league contracts with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, including INF Russell Branyan, RHP Manny Delcarmen, INF Bill Hall, LHP Hideki Okajima and OF Dewayne Wise. Full Story »
Tickets available for Rangers fans to catch Texas play Cubs in Las Vegas
4 hours ago | Dallas Morning News - BlogsLAS VEGAS: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the Las Vegas 51s professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, announced today that individual game tickets for the Major Full Story »
Wilpons apply to high court in Madoff case
4 hours ago | NewsdayThe owners of the New York Mets are taking their battle with the trustee in the Bernard Madoff case to the U.S. Supreme Court -- at least they are trying to.In a little noticed filing last Friday, Sterling Equities Associates, the umbrella organization o Full Story »
Michael Bloomberg says he wouldn't buy Mets
4 hours ago | NJ.comNEW YORK As a billionaire, Mayor Michael Bloomberg could afford to buy the Mets. But thats one job that hes not looking to step into after he leaves City Hall. The mayor was asked by a reporter on Wednesday if hed be interested in buying the team. B Full Story »
Report: Josh Hamilton Visits MLB Doctors
4 hours ago | Long Island PressTexas Rangers' Josh Hamilton pauses during a baseball news conference at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Max Faulkner) MAGS OUT Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton paid a visit to do Full Story »
Josh Hamilton visits MLB doctors in wake of alcohol relapse
5 hours ago | The Washington Post(Max Faulkner - AP) Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton calmly sat behind a microphone last Friday and apologized for leaving himself open for a weak moment. The 2010 American League MVP and recovering drug addict said he had three or four drinks Full Story »
