The Miami Marlins celebrated their new beginning with an event that embodied the culture of their home city, Miami.

At their name-changing gala on Friday night at the team's new ballpark, the newly named Miami Marlins unveiled their new logo and uniforms.

Former Major League pitcher Charlie Lea died Friday afternoon in his home in Collierville, Tenn. He was 54.

More than just a name changed Friday night. At a gala event, more than 700 guests and a large media contingent witnessed the unveiling of the Miami Marlins and the team's new logo and uniforms.

The Cubs completed the first round of interviews on Friday, meeting with Sandy Alomar Jr., and general manager Jed Hoyer said they may only consider those four candidates.

Nationals pitching prospect Ryan Tatusko will continue to play for Bravos de Margarita of the Venezuelan Winter League, according to his agent, Joe Speed.

The Red Sox brought in their fourth and penultimate interviewee for manager on Friday, Torey Lovullo. John Farrell's first-base coach in Toronto spend 2010 as manager at Triple-A Pawtucket.

Daniel Bard could very well end up the Red Sox's closer in 2012, but general manager Ben Cherington wasn't ready to anoint him as much on Friday — not with three months before pitchers and catchers report.

The proposed sale of the Astros to a group of investors led by Houston businessman Jim Crane has been placed on the agenda for next week's Major League Baseball Owners Meetings, The Associated Press reported Friday.

Jerry Dipoto leaves Sunday for his first General Managers Meetings in charge of an Angels roster he said on Friday needs to be tweaked with holes to fill but is not in need of an overhaul.

The Red Sox did not tender an offer to the top closer in franchise history, instead watching Jonathan Papelbon accept a four-year offer Friday from the Phillies.

While Detroit is believed to be open to the idea of a multiyear deal to stop the revolving door at second base, it wasn't expected to do that for Jamey Carroll, who appears headed to Minnesota.

The Twins are reportedly close to signing veteran infielder Jamey Carroll to a two-year deal, according to ESPN.com and FoxSports.com on Friday.

Jonathan Papelbon and the Phillies have agreed on a four-year contract, MLB.com confirmed on Friday. The deal, pending a physical, reportedly is worth close to $50 million.

Giants beat reporter Chris Haft takes questions on the recent Melky Cabrera acquisition, as well as other possible free agents the club may be targeting this offseason.

The morning at Steinbrenner Field started with a ceremony, as the assembled Fantasy Campers lined the infield in acknowledgement of Veterans Day.

Sandy Alomar Jr. says he started thinking about managing back in 2001, and on Friday, he had a chance to convince the Cubs front office he was the right man for the job.