Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra will receive the Munson Legend Award on Tuesday, Jan. 31, when the AHRC New York City Foundation hosts the 32nd Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner in New York.

Though the Yankees haven't spoken openly about their plans for Yu Darvish, most indications have been that the organization expects Darvish to go elsewhere.

Just two years removed from a World Series championship, new Mets acquisitions Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez know the expectations will not be as high in New York as they were in San Francisco. They also know they have the power to change that.

The lines between the American League and National League have blurred considerably in relatively recent years. Is it time for the AL and NL to play by the same rules?

In the past, the Marlins have had success finding diamonds in the rough. Nick Green will get a chance to add his name to the list after signing a Minor League deal with an invitation to big league camp.

Brewers closer John Axford and Reds first baseman Joey Votto will share the 2011 Tip O'Neill Award presented by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Not every former All-Star steps right into free agency and immediately inks his name on the dotted line of a lucrative long-term contract. Take a look at the deals signed this offseason by Grady Sizemore and Jonathan Broxton. Both agreed to one-year contracts this winter as they look to re-establish their value following significant injury concerns.

The Tampa Bay Rays are a threat to columnists everywhere. Don't believe me? OK, buster, let's see you squeeze blood from a radish.

In need of strengthening their bench, the Nationals have expressed interest in infielder Greg Dobbs, according to a baseball source.

Details of baseball's new labor deal were made available on Tuesday, including possible additions to the video replay guidelines, the format of the postseason, an extended All-Star break and other updates to player conduct and practices, the Associated Press reported.

The Twins are close to signing free-agent outfielder Josh Willingham, according to a tweet on Tuesday evening from FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

Veteran right-handed reliever Josh Kinney, who pitched 13 games for the White Sox last season, has signed a Minor League deal with the Mariners that includes a non-roster invitation to Major League camp this spring.

The A's agreed to terms on a one-year deal with left-handed pitcher Dallas Braden, the club announced Tuesday.

Kelly Shoppach, who turns 32 in April, signed on for a second go-around with the Red Sox on a $1.35 million deal, the team confirmed on Tuesday night.

Brian Roberts said he's taking things slowly right now while recovering from the concussion that sidelined him for most of 2011, and he won't make any predictions about the future.

Brendan Katin failed a drug test back in 2007 while playing for Double-A Huntsville, but he appealed and proved that he was clean. And he empathizes with his former University of Miami teammate, Ryan Braun.

Two Major League sources with knowledge of the situation say the Rockies are trying to sign free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran.