St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Rays said Thursday they have re-signed right-handed reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The deal could be worth as much as $2.9 million based on performance bonuses, the […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Brian McCann officially became a New York Yankee on Thursday and called it “one of the best days of my life.” The free-agent catcher signed a five-year contract on Tuesday and on Thursday had his introductory […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Phillies signed catcher Wil Nieves to a one-year contract on Thursday. Nieves appeared in 71 games last season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, batting .297 with one home run and 22 RBI. Over the last two […]
Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Seattle Mariners made it official Thursday and signed utilityman Willie Bloomquist to a two-year contract. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, but FoxSports.com earlier this week reported it to be worth $5.8 million. Bloomquist, a Washington native […]
La Jolla, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Winfield has joined the staff of the Major League Baseball Players Association as a special assistant to new executive director Tony Clark. The MLBPA’s executive board named Clark its new […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with pitcher Edward Mujica. According to Yahoo Sports, the former Cardinals closer will join the World Series champs with a two-year, $9.5 million deal after undergoing a physical. Mujica […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Norichika Aoki from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left- handed pitcher Will Smith on Thursday. Aoki, 31, batted .286 with eight home runs, 37 RBI and 20 stolen […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed left-handed relief pitcher Wesley Wright to a one-year contract. USA Today first reported the deal, which is worth a reported $1.425 million, pending a physical. Wright split last season between […]
San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Francisco Giants have finalized a one-year contract with Ryan Vogelsong that will keep the veteran pitcher with the team for a fourth consecutive season. The Giants had announced last week that Vogelsong had […]
Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Tigers formally announced the signing of Joe Nathan Wednesday, with the All-Star closer agreeing to a two- year contract that includes a club option for the 2016 season. Financial terms were not disclosed, though […]