With the support of Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Alumni Association, the ImpACTA Kids Foundation, founded and headed by Indians manager Manny Acta, held its third annual baseball clinic for underprivileged youths on Saturday in the Terreno de Cocolos complex in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.

Rafael Furcal and the Cards agreed to a two-year deal on Saturday. That follows news the Brewers signed Alex Gonzalez to a contract. Those signings mean that Rollins' two most likely suitors other than the Phillies no longer need a shortstop.

Rafael Furcal, a key player to the Cardinals down the stretch in their 2011 World Series championship run, has re-upped with St. Louis on a two-year deal on Saturday.

Daniel Murphy of the Mets is the player the Dodgers tried to trade for at the Winter Meetings, according to a baseball source, and they might make another run at him.

Manny Ramirez has been reinstated and can return for his 20th big league season after first serving a 50-game suspension under MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, according to a report.

C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have had the distinct look and feel of a dream fit from the day he became a free agent. Now, it has become a reality.

The only manager Albert Pujols has ever played for said Friday on ESPN Radio that he felt Cardinals ownership was "right all along" in its handling of the club's now former slugger.

Giants catcher Buster Posey is continuing his smooth recovery from extensive left leg injuries and appears poised to intensify his training, head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner said Friday.

On Friday, the A's decided to consummate a deal to send right-hander Trevor Cahill and lefty reliever Craig Breslow to the D-backs in exchange for right-hander Jarrod Parker and outfielder Collin Cowgill.

The A's made a bold statement on Friday by dealing righty Trevor Cahill and lefty reliever Craig Breslow along with cash considerations to the D-backs for three prospects, including prized righty Jarrod Parker.

The Pirates have designated pitcher Jeremy Hefner for assignment just a few weeks after he had been claimed off waivers from the Padres.

Catcher Guillermo Quiroz and right-handed reliever Scott Patterson have agreed to Minor League deals with Major League camp invitations with Seattle. Both have played previously in the Mariners' system, though Quiroz spent last season with the Padres' Triple-A club.

Legendary Pictures announced Friday that it has cast Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey and Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson in an upcoming film about the ballplayer-turned-civil rights icon.

The Nationals made their first trade of the offseason on Friday, acquiring reliever Ryan Perry from the Tigers in exchange for right-hander Collin Balester.

Mike Sgobba, who spent 50 years in baseball as a successful college coach and a professional scout, passed away on Thursday of a heart attack. The D-backs scout was 81.

Rangers closer Joe Nathan could earn up to $1 million in incentives this coming season and, under the terms of his contract, could opt out of the third year even if the Rangers exercise a club option for 2014.

The Tigers and Nationals swapped a pair of right-handed relievers on Friday, when Washington sent 25-year-old Collin Balester to Detroit for 24-year-old Ryan Perry.