Blue Jays outfielder Scott Cousins and right-hander David Herndon were claimed off waivers on Tuesday afternoon.
Yankees collecting hurricane relief items at Stadium
Yankee Stadium’s Gate 2 is normally seen filled by fans streaming past turnstiles, but as the New York area recovers from Hurricane Sandy, it has been repurposed into a collection area for donations that are desperately needed.
Mets’ Duda has surgery on fractured right wrist
Lucas Duda underwent surgery Monday to repair a fractured right wrist, the Mets announced Tuesday.
Stearns named assistant general manager
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow continued filling out his front office Tuesday by naming David Stearns as the team’s assistant general manager.
Kendrick expresses optimism in D-backs’ offseason
With the General Managers Meetings opening Wednesday in Indian Wells, Calif., the D-backs have already been proactive about improving their team after an 81-81 season.
Cousins added to Mariners’ outfield competition
Scott Cousins, an outfielder who spent parts of the past three seasons with the Marlins, has been claimed off waivers by the Mariners, the club announced Tuesday.
Blue Jays’ skipper search temporarily delayed
The Blue Jays’ search for a new manager temporarily will be put on hold this week while Alex Anthopoulos attends the annual General Managers Meetings in Indian Wells, Calif.
Tough to envision McGwire anywhere but St. Louis
Offered a contract extension by the Cardinals, Mark McGwire indicated to others that he wishes to join the Los Angeles Dodgers as their hitting coach for personal reasons. It just sounds strange: McGwire? A Dodger?
Rockies close to a decision on new manager
Top Rockies officials will arrive Tuesday night in Indian Wells, Calif., and an announcement regarding the hiring of a new manager is expected by week’s end, according to a Major League source.
Orioles announce a trio of front-office promotions
The Orioles announced a trio of front-office staff promotions on Tuesday afternoon, naming Neil Aloise vice president of ticketing and fan services, Greg Bader vice president of communications and marketing and Mike Hoppes vice president of finance.
Cherington looks to plug holes in Sox’s roster
As Ben Cherington boarded a plane to Palm Springs, Calif., for the General Managers Meetings on Tuesday, he had a weighty to-do list, but one he looks forward to tackling.
Cano adds to hardware with Wilson defensive award
Robinson Cano has added another notch to his trophy shelf, earning the Yankees’ honors for the inaugural Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards.
Writers name Holland Royals Pitcher of the Year
Reliever Greg Holland’s superb season was topped off on Tuesday when he was named winner of the 2012 Bruce Rice Award as the Royals Pitcher of the Year by the Kansas City Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The award is named for a popular K.C. sportscaster who died in 1978.
Luhnow to continue due diligence at GM Meetings
The Astros aren’t expected to be active in the trade market, though general manager Jeff Luhnow said he’s going to explore those avenues at this week’s General Managers Meetings as part of his due diligence.
‘Bucks on the Pond’ heads to the World Series
Andrew Gutierrez owns Sign-A-Rama in Union City, Calif., and a day before the 108th World Series began, he bought four standing-room-only tickets at $400 a pop “on a whim.”
GMs firing up the Hot Stove at annual meetings
Put all 30 general managers and their assistants together in one spot and you never know what will happen. The annual GM Meetings begin Wednesday in Indian Wells, Calif.
Little wonder that catchers make good managers
No wonder catchers are ready for any challenge the game presents once they shun their shin guards and retire their aches. Almost inadvertently, they evolve into baseball know-it-alls because their defensive assignment entails so much.