Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox signed catcher A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year contract on Wednesday. After eight years with the Chicago White Sox, Pierzynski signed a one-year deal with the Rangers last offseason. He appeared in 134 […]
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics officially announced on Wednesday the signing of pitcher Scott Kazmir to a two-year contract. A rebound season netted Kazmir the deal that is reportedly worth $22 million. Injuries and mechanical issues derailed his […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Paul Konerko will remain on the South Side for at least one more season after agreeing to a one-year $2.5 million deal with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Under terms of his previous contract, signed […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – There was probably a time when the New York Yankees actually believed they would try to stay under the $189 million luxury tax threshold for the 2014 season. But, the likelihood of that essentially went out […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins have signed pitcher Ricky Nolasco to a four-year contract with a club option that could vest in 2018. He will earn a guaranteed $12 million salary in each year of the pact. The […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros on Tuesday acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler and a player to be named later from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for outfielder Brandon Barnes and pitcher Jordan Lyles. “One of our goals this offseason […]
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics continued to bolster their bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring relief pitcher Luke Gregerson from the San Diego Padres in exchange for outfielder Seth Smith. Oakland acquired closer Jim Johnson from Baltimore late Monday night […]
La Jolla, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Former All-Star Tony Clark, who has been leading the MLB players’ union since executive director Michael Weiner died last month, has been appointed to take over for good. The executive board of the Major League […]
St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Ryan Hanigan from the Cincinnati Reds and relief pitcher Heath Bell from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-team trade on Tuesday. Tampa Bay sent minor league pitcher Justin Choate […]
Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Texas Rangers sent outfielder Craig Gentry and pitcher Josh Lindblom to the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday in exchange for a pair of prospects in outfielder Michael Choice and infielder Chris Bostick. Gentry batted .280 with […]