Fort Myers, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox released pitcher Francisco Cordero on Saturday. The Red Sox signed Cordero to a minor league contract in February. The right- hander did not make the team despite throwing eight scoreless innings […]

Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies acquired infielder Jayson Nix from the Tampa Bay Rays Friday for cash considerations. The 31-year-old Nix batted .236 with three homers and 24 RBI in 87 games for the Yankees last season. He […]

Scottsdale, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – Colorado Rockies pitcher Jhoulys Chacin was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday due to a right shoulder strain. The team also put left-handed hurler Boone Logan (left elbow inflammation) on the 15-day DL and optioned […]

New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced improvements to their Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program Friday, including an increase in the number of games violators will be suspended. A first-time performance-enhancing substance […]

Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Texas Rangers signed pitcher Scott Baker to a minor league contract and claimed catcher Chris Gimenez off waivers from Oakland on Friday. Baker is expected to open the season with Triple-A Round Rock. The 32-year- […]

Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher David Hernandez has been diagnosed with ligament damage in his right elbow and could need Tommy John surgery. The Diamondbacks said Hernandez has damage to the ulnar collateral ligament and will seek a […]

Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Cole Hamels on the 15-day disabled list Friday. Hamels has been battling a sore left shoulder all spring and hasn’t appeared in an official spring training game as he continues to […]

Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell announced on Friday that Grady Sizemore has earned the starting job in center field and prospect Jackie Bradley Jr. will be sent to Triple-A Pawtucket. Boston rolled the dice in […]

Lakeland, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Tigers didn’t want Miguel Cabrera to even think about free agency, and made the decision to offer the slugger a lucrative contract extension. He took it. With two years and $44 million remaining on […]

Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Dodgers may have all the style, but if you are searching for the substance in the National League, look no further than the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards proved once again in 2013 […]