New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The grievance hearing for Alex Rodriguez in his appeal of the 211-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy ended Thursday, but an attorney for the New York Yankees third baseman claimed Friday that there is […]

Cleveland, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Cleveland Indians signed relief pitcher Mike Zagurski to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training on Friday. Zagurski spent time in organizations with the Yankees, Pirates and Athletics in 2013. In seven […]

Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros ownership group, led by Jim Crane, has filed a lawsuit against former owner Drayton McLane, Comcast and NBC Universal, accusing fraud and civil conspiracy. Crane is also accusing McLane of breach of contract […]

Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Mets have signed outfielder Chris Young to a one-year deal. Multiple reports have stated that the pact is for $7.25 million and is pending a physical. Known for his defense, Young struggled offensively […]

New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Michael Weiner, who led the baseball players’ union for the past four years and battled inoperable brain cancer for more than a year, has died. He was 51. The union said Weiner died Thursday at […]

Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies officially re-signed catcher Carlos Ruiz on Thursday. The three-year deal is worth $26 million with a club option for a fourth season, along with performance and award bonuses. Ruiz, who turns 35 in […]

Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent pitcher Jason Vargas to a four-year contract on Thursday. The deal is reportedly worth $32 million. Vargas went 9-8 with a 4.02 earned run average in 24 starts for […]

Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Bob McClure has been named the Philadelphia Phillies’ new pitching coach. McClure, 61, previously served as pitching coach of the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox. He was promoted to the role by the Red […]

Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms on a one- year contact with reliever Phil Coke on Thursday. Coke, 31, was 0-5 with a 5.40 earned run average in 49 games for the Tigers last season. The […]

Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago White Sox have claimed infielder Jake Elmore off waivers from the Houston Astros, the team announced Wednesday. Elmore split last season between the Astros and Triple-A Oklahoma City, batting .242 with two home runs […]