The Marlins signed third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.
Happy for Ortiz, Pedro has job waiting too
Pedro Martinez and David Ortiz were headed to dinner Saturday night, a day after Ortiz and the Red Sox zeroed in on a two-year deal. Down the road, Martinez himself could be rejoining the Red Sox as an instructor. He’s talked to the club about it.
A’s sign veteran righty Colon to one-year deal
The A’s are bringing back veteran pitcher Bartolo Colon for another season. Oakland signed the right-hander to a one-year deal on Saturday.
Angels have work to do to fill out rotation
The Angels finished a disappointing 2012 season with a rotation of Jered Weaver, Dan Haren, C.J. Wilson, Zack Greinke and Ervin Santana that was the envy of, oh, 25 Major League teams. They’re left today with Weaver, Wilson and who knows what?
Justice: Speed need may hasten Hamilton’s arrival
Despite his youth, Billy Hamilton could fill a major void for the Reds and rise to the occasion like fellow youngsters such as Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.
Mo plans to return to Yankees next season
Iconic closer Mariano Rivera has informed Yankees general manager Brian Cashman that he intends to pitch next season, thus answering one of the biggest questions of the club’s offseason.
Indians acquire Aviles, Gomes in swap with Jays
On Saturday, the Indians acquired infielder Mike Aviles, along with utility man Yan Gomes, from the Blue Jays in exchange for reliever Esmil Rogers.
Cardinals outright three to Triple-A Memphis
The Cardinals have created three openings on their 40-man roster by outrighting catcher/first baseman Steven Hill, catcher Bryan Anderson and right-hander Adam Reifer to Triple-A Memphis.
Astros part ways with former first-rounder Bogusevic
Brian Bogusevic, chosen by the Astros in the first round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft as a pitcher and later moved to the outfield, became a free agent on Saturday when the club outrighted him and removed him from the 40-man roster.
Free-agent frenzy on the horizon in coming weeks
The freedom of baseball free agency becomes more of a reality Saturday, the first day players can sign with teams other than their former clubs.
Promise accompanies Astros’ new look
With live music and a light show and 5,000 fans gathered on the field at Minute Maid Park, the Astros unveiled their new colors and logo with style on Friday night.
Luhnow will contact Berkman about Houston return
Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said Friday he plans to reach out to the Big Puma, Lance Berkman, to gauge his interest in returning.
New Astros uniforms met with widespread approval
The Astros unveiled their new logo, uniforms and color scheme on Friday night, with more than 5,000 fans and several players on hand to watch.
Mariners agree to two-year contract with Iwakuma
Hisashi Iwakuma, who helped stabilize Seattle’s rotation in the second half of last season, agreed to a two-year contract extension Friday that will keep him with the Mariners at least through 2014.
Astros, fans celebrate unveiling of team’s new look
It was hard to determine who was more excited Friday night — the thousands of Astros fans, the players in attendance or those that had poured so much time and effort into the team’s launching of its new uniforms, logos, color schemes and mascot.
Promise accompanies Astros’ new look
With live music and a light show and 5,000 fans gathered on the field at Minute Maid Park, the Astros unveiled their new colors and logo with style on Friday night.
Teixeira inducted into AFL Hall of Fame
Yankees All-Star first baseman Mark Teixeira was inducted into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame on Friday.