On Saturday, Roberto Alomar reintroduced Alomar Baseball, his new line of baseball equipment, at Home Run Sports in London, Ont., with some proceeds from sales going to the Jays Care Foundation.

The Cardinals on Sunday signed free-agent shortstop Jhonny Peralta to a four-year contract in a move that will immediately upgrade their offensive prospects at the position. Financial terms were not revealed, but multiple reports have the deal worth $52 million.

The Yankees’ history of great catchers, including Bill Dickey, Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson and Jorge Posada, continues with Brian McCann.

Michael Weiner, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association until his death on Thursday, was laid to rest on Sunday. He passed away at 51 after battling non-operable brain cancer.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez smacked an RBI triple and Alex Cabrera went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs to lead La Guaira to a 4-3 win over Margarita on Saturday in Venezuelan Winter League action.

The Angels and free-agent reliever Joe Smith agreed to a three-year contract worth just over $15 million on Saturday night, sources confirmed to MLB.com. The deal, first reported by Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com and MLB Network, won’t be announced until Smith completes a physical next week.

The Yankees stole the Hot Stove headlines on Saturday, filling their void at catcher by agreeing to a five-year contract with free agent Brian McCann.

ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick tweeted on Saturday night that St. Louis and free agent Jhonny Peralta are “closing in on a deal,” although the terms were not specified. Peralta is expected to play shortstop for the Cardinals, Crasnick added.

The Nationals have released right-hander Yunesky Maya, MLB.com has confirmed. Baseball America was the first to report that Maya was let go. Maya, 32, played for the Cuban national team and participated in the 2006 and ’09 World Baseball Classics.

Brian McCann enjoyed nine productive seasons with the Braves, but the free-agent catcher is moving on after agreeing to a five-year contract with the Yankees on Saturday. The Yankees have not announced the deal, which will require McCann to pass a physical.

Third baseman Brandon Laird, younger brother of veteran Braves catcher Gerald Laird, signed a Minor League contract with the Royals on Saturday.

The Yankees are on the verge of completing a bold upgrade behind the plate, agreeing to terms on Saturday with free-agent catcher Brian McCann on a five-year contract worth at least $85 million. McCann, widely regarded as the top available catcher on the market, will need to pass a physical before the deal becomes official. The Yankees have not made an announcement regarding the signing.

Free agents Robinson Cano, Jacoby Ellsbury, Shin-Soo Choo, Carlos Beltran, Nelson Cruz and Curtis Granderson remain unsigned. Where will each of these star players end up?

The Rangers have re-signed pitcher Colby Lewis to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp. Lewis would receive a $2 million base salary if he makes the team and another $4 million in incentives.

A dozen of the most curious moments of the 2013 season are up for special recognition as the GIBBY’s Oddity of the Year Award.

The long-term contract has not ensured long-term relationships.The recent Prince Fielder trade marks latest example of player dealt during the tenure of big-time contract.

Marwin Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with three RBIs as Zulia cruised past La Guaira,12-6, on Friday in Venezuelan Winter League action.