The Red Sox and pitcher Alfredo Aceves came to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.
The Softbank Hawks of Japan’s Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract.
The Dominican Republic’s Escogido Leones took advantage of three errors by Puerto Rico’s Mayaguez Indios and gained a 6-1 victory to remain undefeated in the tournament.
Red Sox desginated hitter David Ortiz wants to avoid an arbitration hearing and get a multiyear deal, but has left it up “to the agents and the team to deal with it” while he concentrates on getting ready for spring training.
The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.
The Los Angeles Dodgers asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge on Friday to disallow claims against the team filed by Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan nearly beaten to death outside Dodger Stadium last spring.
New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain has started throwing off a half-mound as part of a rehabilitation program after elbow ligament replacement surgery.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated pitcher Jeff Niemann in salary arbitration Friday, improving clubs to 2-0 in decisions this year.
Pitcher Shaun Marcum and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a one-year contract worth $7,725,000, just ahead of the scheduled start of their salary arbitration hearing.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addictions, had a relapse with alcohol on Monday.
Even as he battles an aggressive form of brain cancer, Hall of Famer Gary Carter wouldn’t miss opening day for the college baseball team he coaches.
A woman has been charged with stalking and shaking down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.
Braves right-hander Tommy Hanson said Thursday his right shoulder is feeling good and he expects to be on a regular routine for the start of spring training.
Right-hander Micah Owings and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract.
Sheriff’s detectives say that an American League Championship ring belonging to Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has been stolen from his California home.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has battled drug and alcohol addictions, had a relapse with alcohol on Tuesday, according to a source.
A woman has been charged with stalking and shaking down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.
Remaining bidders for the Dodgers are being invited to meetings with the team’s management in Los Angeles.