Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with catcher Chris Snyder on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Snyder played in just nine games for the Orioles in 2013. He spent most […]
Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Friday that the team has come to terms with relief pitcher Brad Ziegler on a two-year contract that includes a club option for the 2016 season. One of the game’s most durable […]
Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – The Baltimore Orioles remain in the market for a new closer after the team announced Friday that it has backed out of an agreement with free agent Grant Balfour due to medical concerns. Sources told the […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Former All-Star third baseman Kevin Youkilis will apparently be continuing his playing career in Japan, with the veteran major leaguer agreeing to a one-year contract with the Rakuten Golden Eagles for the 2014 season. Youkilis’ agent, Joe Bick, […]
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics have avoided arbitration with first baseman Daric Barton by agreeing to a one-year deal. Barton batted .269 with three home runs and 16 RBI in 37 games for the Athletics in 2013. The […]
Phoenix, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with infielder Eric Chavez on a one-year contract. The 36-year-old batted .281 with 14 doubles, nine home runs and 44 RBI in 80 games with Arizona in 2013. He […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Baltimore Orioles pitcher Troy Patton has been suspended 25 games for violating Major League Baseball’s drug policy. Patton tested positive for an amphetamine and will begin his penalty at the start of the 2014 season. […]
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics have claimed catcher Chris Gimenez off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. Gimenez batted .224 with three home runs and 22 RBI in 95 games with Triple-A Durham in 2013. He earned a […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins have reportedly signed catcher Kurt Suzuki to a one-year contract. According to multiple reports, the deal is worth $2.75 million. Suzuki hit .232 with five home runs and 32 RBI in 94 games […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – While the final wording has yet to be drawn up, it appears as if home plate collisions are going to be a thing of the past in Major League Baseball. And to that I say bravo. […]