Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one- year contract with outfielder Mark Trumbo on Thursday, thus avoiding arbitration. Trumbo landed in Arizona as part of a three-team trade involving the White Sox and Angels on Dec. […]
Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Seattle Mariners continued their busy offseason on Thursday, reportedly signing closer Fernando Rodney to a two-year contract. According to multiple media outlets, including the News Tribune, the deal is worth $14 million, includes performance bonuses, […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Jerome Williams and designated infielder Brett Wallace for assignment on Thursday. Terms of Williams’ deal were not disclosed. Williams, 32, went 9-10 […]
Cooperstown, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Hall of Fame slugger Ralph Kiner died on Thursday. He was 91 years old. According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, which made the announcement, Kiner died of natural causes and passed away peacefully with […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs and infielder Darwin Barney agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday, avoiding arbitration. Barney hit just .208 with seven homers and 41 RBI in 141 games in 2013. In four big league […]
St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Rays signed infielder Wilson Betemit to minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training on Thursday. Betemit, 32, has spent parts of 11 seasons in the major leagues with […]
Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Dodgers signed infielder Justin Turner to a minor league contract on Wednesday, with the agreement including an invitation to the team’s spring training camp. Turner joins the defending National League West champions […]
Bristol, CT (SportsNetwork.com) – Former major league pitcher and current baseball analyst Curt Schilling revealed Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer in a statement released by his present employer, ESPN. “I’ve always believed life is about embracing the […]
Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Texas Rangers have reached a stadium naming rights agreement with Globe Life Accident and Insurance Company. The building previously known as Rangers Ballpark in Arlington will become Globe Life Park. Financial terms of the 10-year […]
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves and first baseman Freddie Freeman have agreed to terms on a new eight-year contract. The pact aims to keep the 24-year-old with the franchise through the 2021 season. More to follow.