The Minnesota Twins completed their 40-man roster with eight new additions before Tuesday’s 10:59 p.m. CT deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft.
Kuroda re-signs with Yankees on one-year deal
Hiroki Kuroda will be back with the Yankees next season on a one-year contract. The Yankees did not release details, but the deal was reported to be worth $15 million, plus incentives of less than $1 million.
Tribe adds four Minor Leaguers to 40-man roster
Each offseason, teams must weigh the risk involved in exposing eligible players to the Rule 5 Draft process. For a club such as Cleveland, protecting players on the cusp of reaching the big leagues is an important part of the team’s winter maneuvering.
Toronto not worried about Gibbons’ past ‘dustups’
After a forgettable 2012 season, Toronto followed its blockbuster trade with the Marlins and signing of Melky Cabrera by bringing back the fiery John Gibbons to manage the much-hyped ’13 version of the Blue Jays.
Red Sox name Beyeler first-base coach
The Red Sox promoted former Minor League manager Arnie Beyeler to the position of first-base coach for the big league club.
Rox acquire infielder Wheeler in deal with D-backs
The Rockies acquired corner infielder Ryan Wheeler from the D-backs for left-handed pitcher Matt Reynolds on Tuesday, only hours before the deadline for submitting the 40-man protection roster.
Banuelos among six added to Yankees’ roster
Rehabbing prospect Manny Banuelos is among six players the Yankees added to their 40-man roster on Tuesday, thus protecting them from next month’s Rule 5 Draft.
Astros add seven players to 40-man roster
The Astros’ set their 40-man roster Tuesday, adding right-handed pitchers Jose Cisnero, Jarred Cosart, Chia-Jen Lo and Ross Seaton, outfielder Robbie Grossman, left-hander Brett Oberholtzer and infielder Jonathan Villar.
Managerial encores common in MLB history
John Gibbons’ return to Toronto was the second managerial encore for the Blue Jays in the past four years, and the 18th skipper reunion during the expansion era.
Mets agree to Minors contracts with Rice, Torres
The Mets have agreed to Minor League contracts with left-hander Scott Rice and right-hander Carlos Torres and invited both to Spring Training, the team announced Tuesday. The team also signed outfielder Jamie Hoffman, according to a tweet from Paul DePodesta, vice president of amateur scouting.
It’s official: Rays sign Peralta to two-year deal
Tampa Bay officially announced it has re-signed right-hander Joel Peralta to a two-year Major League contract.
The tiniest blessings are the biggest for Bailey
Andrew Bailey’s daughter was born weeks early, went home weeks late and is now the cause of a large portion of joy Bailey is feeling this holiday season.
The tiniest blessings are the biggest for Bailey
Andrew Bailey’s daughter was born weeks early, went home weeks late and is now the cause of a large portion of joy Bailey is feeling this holiday season.
Wilpon hopes Mets can lock up Wright, Dickey
Characterizing himself as “more optimistic” than he was two months ago regarding contract extensions for David Wright and R.A. Dickey, Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon said Tuesday that trading either player would be a last resort for the team.
O’s add prospects Schoop, Belfiore to 40-man roster
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).