Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics outrighted the contract of Corey Brown to their Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento and the outfielder, in turn, has elected to become a free agent. Brown was designated for assignment earlier this month after […]
Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cincinnati Reds have signed outfielder Roger Bernadina to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to MLB.com. Bernadina split time between the Nationals and Phillies last season, hitting .181 with four […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – It’s a foregone conclusion that New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter will call Cooperstown his home five years after the day he steps away from baseball. But you don’t hear the same thing when you mention […]
Dallas, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Michael Young, who spent the majority of his career with the Texas Rangers before a two-club detour last year, has announced his retirement. The Morning News was first to report on Thursday that the Rangers’ all-time […]
St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The St. Louis Cardinals avoided arbitration with infielder Daniel Descalso on Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract. “We are pleased to have reached an agreeable resolution with Daniel and we are looking forward […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Lance Berkman announced his retirement on Wednesday, closing the books on a 15-year career. “It doesn’t make sense to play in the physical condition I’m in,” Berkman said to MLB.com. “I’m not going to keep trying […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs have avoided arbitration with Justin Ruggiano, agreeing to a terms on a contract for the 2014 season. The Cubs acquired the outfielder in a trade with Miami last month. Ruggiano, 31, batted .222 […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins have signed pitcher Matt Guerrier to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Guerrier made 393 appearances, all but three out of the bullpen, for the Twins from 2004-10. He […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Carlos Peguero from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Peguero, 26, went 2-for-6 with a solo home run in two […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Seeking a way to reduce the risk of injury to pitchers who are struck by line drives, Major League Baseball has approved a padded hat for on-field use during games. Pitchers will have the option to wear the […]