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.
Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Seattle Mariners have avoided arbitration with first baseman Logan Morrison by agreeing to terms with the offseason pickup on a contract for the upcoming 2014 season. Financial terms were not disclosed, though CBSSports.com reported the […]
Miami, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Miami Marlins have reportedly signed infielder Jeff Baker. The Miami Herald is reporting the deal is worth two years and $3.7 million. A nine-year veteran, Baker appeared in 74 games with the Texas Rangers last […]