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 […]
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – Matt Garza and the Milwaukee Brewers finally have an agreement in place. Speaking at a Brewers fan event on Sunday, owner Mark Attanasio said a four- year deal with the free agent pitcher needed only final […]
San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Francisco Giants acquired pitcher David Huff from the New York Yankees Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Huff had been designated for assignment by the Yankees on Wednesday following the club’s signing of […]