The Orioles selected the contracts of infielder Jonathan Schoop and left-hander Mike Belfiore from Double-A Bowie, thus protecting both from selection in the Rule 5 Draft.
Anthopoulos has no qualms when it comes to Melky
Though Melky Cabrera’s failed drug test may ultimately hang over his head for the rest of his career, general manager Alex Anthopoulos feels comfortable being the one to grant him another shot.
News Corporation to acquire equity stake in YES
News Corporation and Yankees Global Enterprises announced an agreement on Tuesday that calls for News Corporation to acquire a 49 percent equity stake in the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network (YES).
Tigers release Raburn, open up spot for Rondon
After years of tantalizing stretches and frustrating slumps that left the Tigers wondering what Ryan Raburn could do over a full, effective season, the team parted ways with the versatile right-handed hitter on Tuesday.
Mariners acquire Andino from Orioles for Robinson
The Mariners and Orioles got together for a swap on Tuesday that sent Trayvon Robinson to Seattle in exchange for Robert Andino.
Guthrie happy to stay in KC, inks three-year deal
The Royals signed right-handed starter Jeremy Guthrie to a three-year, $25 million contract on Tuesday, locking him up through the 2015 season.
Rizzo named top exec by Boston chapter of BBWAA
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was named the Executive of the Year by the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Rizzo will officially receive the award, presented annually since 1967, at a ceremony on Jan. 24 in Boston.
Appel focused on senior season, not return to Draft
Mark Appel said he has no regrets about his decision to return to Stanford for his senior season rather than sign with the Pirates after being drafted No. 8 overall in 2012.
Bethancourt among five added to Braves’ 40-man
Highly regarded catching prospect Christian Bethancourt headlines the group of five players the Braves have added to their 40-man roster. The other additions were right-handed pitchers Zeke Spruill, Cory Rasmus, David Hale and Aaron Northcraft.
Draft class of 2013 starting to take shape
Scouting experts like the depth of the 2013 Draft class, but it remains to be seen how many players will emerge as can’t-miss prospects.
Corcino among six added to Reds’ 40-man roster
Ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, the Reds added six players to their 40-man roster to protect them from being selected in next month’s Rule 5 Draft.
Gibbons hiring a surprise? Yes, but not really
People will talk about the hiring of John Gibbons as manager as if it’s a bold or risky hire, when, in fact, it’s about the safest play Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos could make. Frankly, he’s taken bigger risks elsewhere.
Gibbons returns to be Blue Jays manager
The Blue Jays turned back the clock Tuesday by hiring John Gibbons to be their new manager.
Gibbons returns to be Blue Jays manager
The Blue Jays turned back the clock Tuesday by hiring John Gibbons to be their new manager.
Motivating players Black’s greatest strength
Bud Black’s real gift as a manager can’t be weighed or measured. It can’t be found in his defensive alignments or how he organizes a bullpen. It has nothing to do with the construction of lineups or figuring out when a guy needs a day off.
Motivating players Black’s greatest strength
Bud Black’s real gift as a manager can’t be weighed or measured. It can’t be found in his defensive alignments or how he organizes a bullpen. It has nothing to do with the construction of lineups or figuring out when a guy needs a day off.
World Series, Thanksgiving lift Stow family
Bryan Stow has proved that he possesses the heart of a fighter, and about 10 relatives and friends will share Thanksgiving with Bryan at a rehabilitation facility in Bakersfield, Calif., where he has stayed for the past nine months.