Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros announced Friday that pitchers Mark Appel and Raul Valdes have undergone successful surgeries. Appel had an appendectomy and Valdes is coming off arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. The former is expected to […]
Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Michael Young, who spent the majority of his career with the Texas Rangers before a two-club detour last year, made his retirement official on Friday. The Dallas Morning News was first to report on Thursday that […]
Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Colorado Rockies have signed pitcher Manuel Corpas to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Corpas went 1-2 with a 4.54 ERA in 31 appearances last season with the Rockies. The 31-year-old […]
Anaheim, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with their final two eligible players on Friday, agreeing to terms with third baseman David Freese and pitcher Kevin Jepsen. Freese signed a $5.05 million contract and Jepsen […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Free agent pitcher Jason Hammel has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, FoxSports.com reported Friday. According to CBSSports.com, the deal is for a base salary of $6 million and includes $1 million in incentives and […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals and reliever Aaron Crow have agreed to terms on a one-year contract for the upcoming 2014 season, the club announced Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Crow, eligible for salary arbitration […]
Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – The Baltimore Orioles have signed veteran infielder Alex Gonzalez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to MLB.com. Gonzalez spent the past two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, appearing in 65 […]
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 […]
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 […]