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Indians sign Chen to minor league deal

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Cleveland, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cleveland Indians signed veteran pitcher Bruce Chen to a minor league contract on Wednesday. Chen has spent the last six seasons with the Kansas City Royals, posting a mark of 47-43 with a 4.53 ERA […]

Dodgers closer Jansen out 2-3 months after surgery

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Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without their closer on Opening Day, announcing Tuesday that Kenley Jansen had surgery to remove a growth from a bone in his left foot. The timetable for Jansen’s return […]

Marlins ink Reed Johnson to minor league deal

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Miami, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Miami Marlins have signed outfielder Reed Johnson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Johnson spent last season with the Braves and hit .244 with one homer and 11 RBI. In […]

A-Rod apologizes to fans

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(SportsNetwork.com) – Alex Rodriguez has released an apology to fans as he prepares to return to baseball after a year-long suspension for his role in the Biogenesis scandal. In a hand-written letter, posted on MLB.com and various other outlets, Rodriguez […]

Biogenesis founder Bosch sentenced to four years in prison

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Miami, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Former Biogenesis of America owner Tony Bosch was sentenced to four years in prison by a federal judge on Tuesday. Bosch pleaded guilty in October to a charge of conspiracy to distribute illegal drugs, including steroids […]

Zito heading back to Oakland

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San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Barry Zito is reportedly heading back across the bay. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Athletics and the veteran left-hander have agreed on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. […]

Yanks to retire numbers of Pettitte, Williams, Posada

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Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Yankees announced on Monday that Andy Pettitte, Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada — three esteemed contributors to the franchise’s most recent run of success — will have their numbers retired and a plaque […]

Jason Giambi retires after 20 seasons

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(SportsNetwork.com) – Jason Giambi says he’s retiring after 20 major league seasons. Giambi, who played sparingly over the past six years, announced his decision in a statement to the New York Daily News on Monday. The former American League MVP […]

Mariners sign Rickie Weeks

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Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Seattle Mariners signed infielder/outfielder Rickie Weeks to a one-year contract on Friday. Weeks has spent his entire career with the Brewers after being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 draft, hitting .249 with […]

Braves sign OF Young Jr. to minor league deal

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Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Eric Young Jr. to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old Young stole 30 bases in a part-time role last year with the New York Mets, […]