The Indians announced the signing of right-hander Gavin Floyd to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Floyd made nine starts for the Braves in 2014 before breaking his right elbow.

New White Sox right-hander Jeff Samardzija will be stoked for the return to Wrigley Field in July, while lefty Jon Lester called his move to the Cubs “the right fit at the right time.” The only way it can be better for Chicago fans is if it turns into an annual experience.

The Padres signed right-handed pitcher Brandon Morrow to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

The anticipated confirmation of the signing of free-agent starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy on Tuesday was accompanied by the surprise announcement that veteran reliever Brian Wilson was designated for assignment by the Dodgers to clear room on the 40-man roster.

The Orioles reportedly have agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent left-hander Wesley Wright, according to MASNsports.com. The Baltimore Sun reported that the deal is pending a physical. The club has not confirmed the deal.

Rockies right-handed pitching prospects Eddie Butler and Jon Gray, whose 2014 plans were squashed by shoulder injuries, hope to make the most of their second chances to make a big splash.

The Marlins didn’t need to look further than their own backyard to find their power bat. On Tuesday morning, MLB.com confirmed free agent Mike Morse has agreed to a two-year deal, pending completion of his physical.

The White Sox formally introduced new acquisitions Melky Cabrera, David Robertson and Jeff Samardzija on Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field.

New manager Joe Maddon and pitcher Jon Lester will join Anthony Rizzo, Kerry Wood and Hall of Famers Billy Williams, Ernie Banks and Fergie Jenkins at the 30th Cubs Convention, Jan. 16-18, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.

During a recent golf outing in Texas, Orioles slugger Chris Davis told manager Buck Showalter that he has been approved for a therapeutic-use exemption for Adderall during the 2015 season.

The Brewers restocked their Triple-A outfield on Tuesday with Minor League deals for Triple-A veterans Bryan Petersen and Ben Guez, and invited Petersen to Major League Spring Training.

White Sox fans can feel an even deeper connection to their team than they usually do because they influenced what could end up being a necessary piece for contention.

The Rockies’ signing of utility infielder Daniel Descalso to a two-year, $3.6 million contract on Tuesday represents a small but potentially important departure from the roster construction of the last couple of years.

Despite living in a city where the mindset of most baseball fans is dominated by ivy instead of whatever covers the walls at U.S. Cellular Field, the White Sox are trying to become as popular around Chicago as the Cubs. A tall task indeed, writes columnist Terence Moore.

The Rays have been dealt their first major blow of the 2015 season: Jake McGee will begin the campaign on the disabled list. Tampa Bay announced on Tuesday that Jake McGee had arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow on Friday to remove a loose body.

The Angels traded homegrown reliever Kevin Jepsen to the Rays for outfielder Matt Joyce, the latest in a string of moves this offseason.

The Yankees have finalized a one-year deal to bring back left-hander Chris Capuano, the club announced on Tuesday. The contract is said to be worth $5 million, according to multiple reports.