Mark McGwire will be the next Dodgers hitting coach, according to a report in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Crew doesn’t extend offers to Marcum, K-Rod
The Brewers did not extend a qualifying offer to either Shaun Marcum or Francisco Rodriguez ahead of Friday’s deadline, meaning the club will not receive compensation in next year’s Draft should those free agents sign elsewhere.
Rockies lose Roenicke, three others, on waiver wire
The Rockies lost pitchers Josh Roenicke, Guillermo Moscoso and Zach Putnam and infielder Tommy Field on waiver claims after adding four other players to the 40-man roster on Friday.
Free-agent fate weighs on Frasor’s mind
This year, Jason Frasor hits the open market with the ability to pick his situation without any external issues negatively impacting his overall value.
Hamilton receives qualifying offer, Napoli does not
The Rangers have made a $13.3 million qualifying offer to outfielder Josh Hamilton, but have declined to do so with catcher Mike Napoli.
Perez’s tragic death stirs fond memories of righty
Pascual Perez, who was killed Wednesday in an apparent robbery, kept those in his world smiling and giggling during his 11 big league seasons.
Perez’s tragic death stirs fond memories of righty
Pascual Perez, who was killed Wednesday in an apparent robbery, kept those in his world smiling and giggling during his 11 big league seasons.
Bell promoted to VP/assistant GM
The White Sox have promoted Buddy Bell to vice president/assistant general manager.
Redmond ready to turn preparation into action
Enthusiasm and energy were qualities Mike Redmond possessed as a player. The 41-year-old plans on employing those same attributes in his new job as Marlins manager. Brewing with confidence, Redmond on Friday was introduced to the South Florida media at Marlins Park.
Rising Stars weigh in on who will be biggest star
Who in the Arizona Fall League will go on to stardom and become major contributors on the game’s biggest stage? Who better to ask than the prospects themselves?
In Minor League deal, Sox swap Williams for Tracy
Switch-hitting outfielder Ken Williams Jr. was traded to the Rockies in exchange for first baseman/outfielder Mark Tracy, the White Sox announced on Thursday night.
Ortiz likely to hit market, but Sox eye deal
It’s likely that the Red Sox won’t sign David Ortiz before their exclusive negotiating rights expire on Friday, but GM Ben Cherington remains hopeful that Ortiz will return for an 11th season in Boston.
Yankees sponsoring blood drive on Friday
The Yankees are doing their part to help those in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, sponsoring a blood drive on Friday at Gotham Hall, at 1356 Broadway at 36th Street in Manhattan.
AFL Rising Stars Game is Major for prospects
They say there are no guarantees in life, and certainly not in baseball. But the Arizona Fall League’s Rising Stars Game is as close to a sure thing as there is in terms of predicting Major League playing careers.
Huff becomes free agent after Giants decline option
In a fully expected move, the Giants announced Thursday that they declined to exercise the 2013 option on Aubrey Huff’s contract, casting the first baseman into free agency.
Rangers add catching depth by claiming Schmidt
The Rangers, who have made catching a top priority this winter, have claimed catcher Konrad Schmidt off waivers from the D-backs, giving the Rangers some badly-needed depth at Triple-A.
Hot corner on the market starts with Youkilis
This year, there are a slew of veterans that will be stealing the hot-corner headlines during free agency.