Major League Baseball announced on Thursday that it has suspended Minor League pitcher Scott Moviel and catcher Dock Doyle 50 games each for second violations of the league's Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspensions will begin at the start of this season.

Shane Victorino likes to chat a lot in the clubhouse, and later this month, he should have even more to talk about, as he is appearing on the Feb. 20 episode of "Hawaii Five-O" on CBS.

Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd said an interview with WBZ NewsRadio in Boston that he pitched under the influence of cocaine in two-thirds of his Major League starts.

The Royals have agreed to contract terms with pitcher Branly Crisotomo, a right-hander from the Dominican Prospect League.

With less than two weeks until pitchers and catchers report to Goodyear, Ariz., the Reds have Spring Training on the brain.

The Orioles on Thursday prevailed in an arbitration hearing with right-hander Brad Bergesen

Rickey Henderson is considered by many, including himself, to be baseball's all-time best leadoff hitter and the staggering numbers he put up during his Hall of Fame career back up that argument.

Jennifer Holliday and Ruben Studdard will be part of the proceedings at Minute Maid Park on Feb. 18 as part of the fifth annual Urban Invitational, a round-robin baseball tournament designed to give better exposure to players at historically black colleges and universities.

Reds clubhouse manager Rick Stowe and his crew mobilized near the loading dock at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, and moved everything a baseball team needs for about seven weeks worth of Spring Training.

The Brewers' famous racing sausages were put to work Thursday as the team marked a symbolic start to baseball season. The second of two moving trucks departed the Miller Park loading dock bound for Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix.

Last season, Justin Upton produced an OPS+ that was tied for the 31st all-time for any full-time qualifying outfielder in his age-23 season since 1901. Could it be a sign of future greatness?

Which Minor Leaguers should fans get the most excited about seeing on their favorite teams? Here's a look at the top prospects at each position in the American League Central.

Rich Harden, who has been bothered by shoulder issues for the past several seasons, will miss all of 2012 after undergoing right shoulder surgery last week.

If the money is right — and it should be, considering the Marlins' approach to this offseason and their desire to sign a potential five-tool center fielder — Miami is the perfect fit for Yoenis Cespedes. It's the only fit, really.

The Astros on Wednesday agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.15 million contract with shortstop Jed Lowrie that includes bonuses and incentives. The Astros were able to avoid the arbitration process with all their eligible players and have everyone under contract for 2012.

The Yankees announced the signings of 13 players to Minor League contracts on Wednesday, inviting a total of 27 players to Major League Spring Training.

American Idol alums Jennifer Holliday and Ruben Studdard will be part of the proceedings at Minute Maid Park next Saturday as part of the fifth annual Urban Invitational, a round-robin baseball tournament designed to give better exposure to historically black colleges and universities.