New addition Mike Pelfrey made his first appearance at TwinsFest on Saturday, and said that he’s expecting to enter Spring Training without any limitations.
Storen excited about Nationals’ bullpen depth
Nationals reliever Drew Storen didn’t look or sound like an angry man on Saturday afternoon. He was having fun at Fanfest, and talked about how great it was to see so many fans at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Cubs officially announce Villanueva signing
During the Cubs Convention last weekend, Carlos Villanueva was included in a slide show about new players added to the team. On Saturday, the right-hander was finally officially added.
Chacin, Rockies avoid arbitration with two-year deal
The Rockies and Jhoulys Chacin avoided arbitration with a two-year, $6.5 million deal that the right-hander announced Saturday. The team hasn’t confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical.
Espinosa says he’s dealing with torn rotator cuff
Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa revealed Saturday during NatsFest that he currently has a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder, an injury that he played with during the month of September and the postseason.
FanFest has Astros excited to get to Spring camp
Hundreds of fans, many wearing the Astros’ new blue and orange colors, mingled with current, former and future Astros on Saturday during the annual FanFest.
Rangers ink veteran INF/OF Baker to Minors deal
The Rangers have added a veteran to their mix of potential bench players for 2013.
Big Hurt believes he’s first-ballot Hall of Famer
Frank Thomas believes he should be a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee when he becomes eligible in 2014, along with Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine.
La Russa recalls camaraderie of ’83 club
In a solemn week of reflection, Tony La Russa stopped to find old friends. He returned to Chicago, the birthplace of his managerial career, to be with members of the 1983 White Sox at SoxFest on Friday at the Palmer House Hilton.
Members of Series champs reminisce at SoxFest
The camaraderie among Paul Konerko, Joe Crede, Jermaine Dye and Aaron Rowand was on display Saturday at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago, where the four members of the 2005 World Series championship team reminisced that magical season.
Phillips relishes chance to interact with Reds fans
Brandon Phillips and the rest of the caravan’s northern leg — Minor League catcher Tucker Barnhart, former Reds player Todd Benzinger, assistant general manager Bob Miller and broadcasters Marty Brennaman and Chris Welsh — found plenty of fans waiting to see them on Saturday morning in Columbus.
Prospect Watch: Top 10 first basemen
The Astros’ Jonathan Singleton, the Cardinals’ Matt Adams and the Brewers’ Hunter Morris head the list of MLB.com’s Top 10 first basemen.
Healthy Morneau being cautious with his optimism
Twins slugger Justin Morneau, who appeared in 134 games in 2012 after a pair of injury-laden seasons, is feeling the healthiest he has in a while, but he’s being cautious with his optimism as Spring Training approaches.
Marlins reportedly sign reliever Qualls
The Marlins have agreed to terms with Chad Qualls on a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training, according to the Miami Herald.
Red Sox re-sign Sweeney after Kalish has setback
Hoping for a comeback season, Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish suffered a setback and will undergo surgery on his right shoulder next week, a baseball source told MLB.com on Friday night.
Facing an uncertain future, Konerko puts team first
Speaking at SoxFest, Paul Konerko said he is more concerned about Chicago’s upcoming season than the fact that he has only one year left on his contract.
Bochy treasures memories of Musial
An encounter before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series gave Giants manager Bruce Bochy an enduring final memory of Stan Musial, who died Jan. 19.