Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with pitcher James Russell on a one-year contract for the 2015 season, avoiding arbitration. Russell, 29, was traded to the Braves from the Cubs last July and finished the season […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago White Sox and pitcher Jeff Samardzija have agreed on a $9.8 million contract for the 2015 season, avoiding arbitration. The White Sox also avoided arbitration with catcher Tyler Flowers on Friday, locking him up […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms with nine players on contracts for the 2015 season, including All-Star Josh Harrison. The Pirates also avoided arbitration by coming to terms with catchers Chris Stewart and Francisco Cervelli, outfielder […]
Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Seattle Mariners have agreed to terms with first baseman Logan Morrison, pitcher Charlie Furbush and outfielders Dustin Ackley, Austin Jackson and Justin Ruggiano on one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration. Ackley hit .245 with 27 doubles, 14 […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand was suspended two games without pay by the National Hockey League on Friday. The suspension stems from a slew-footing incident against New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard on Thursday. The […]
Foxboro, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – New England Patriots starting center Bryan Stork will not play in Sunday’s AFC Championship against Indianapolis due to a knee injury the rookie sustained last week. Stork, who was forced to exit New England’s 35-31 Divisional […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins agreed to terms with four arbitration-eligible players on Friday, including third baseman Trevor Plouffe. They also reached deals with pitchers Casey Fien and Tommy Milone and infielder Eduardo Nunez. Plouffe will earn $4.8 […]
Montreal, QC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Montreal Alouettes have acquired slotback Fred Stamps from the Edmonton Eskimos in exchange for wide receiver Kenny Stafford. Stamps caught 33 passes for 545 yards and two touchdowns last season. The former All-Star hauled in […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with pitchers Louis Coleman and Tim Collins for the 2015 season, avoiding arbitration. Coleman went 1-0 with a 5.56 ERA in 31 appearances last […]
Miami, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Miami Marlins were able to obtain contract agreements with four arbitration-eligible players prior to Friday’s deadline, though three others will be headed to hearings after failing to come to terms. Closer Steve Chisek, starting pitcher […]