The Angels have agreed to terms with Scott Servais on a multi-year deal to serve as assistant general manager overseeing scouting and player development.

The Golf Classic marks the Compton UYA's only fundraising event of the year, helping to support a new educational program and baseball and softball programs. With previous tournaments raising up to $90,000, the UYA was hoping the event can raise $100,000.

Marlins prospect Matt Dominguez sustained a bruised right thumb that will keep him out of Saturday's Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game.

Pete Mackanin said his interview for the Cubs' managerial job was thorough and a little exhausting, and the Chicago native came away excited by the potential opportunity.

The Rangers are among the teams that have sent a representative to watch Jamie Moyer throw in California.

The Rangers have outrighted pitcher Mason Tobin to Triple-A Round Rock.

Bob Forsch, who threw two no-hitters and is the third-winningest pitcher in Cardinals history, died Thursday night after collapsing at his home near Tampa, Fla. He was 61.

Garrett Jones' offseason priority is much more mind than it is matter, as the Pirates' first baseman/outfielder has shifted his conditioning focus to the mental side.

Former Redbirds catcher Mike Matheny, who currently serves as a special assistant to general manager John Mozeliak, interviewed on Friday, a Cardinals source said.

Justin Verlander was asked how long it took him in the quiet days after the season ended to appreciate his 2011 season. The answer was classic Verlander, whose offseasons are anything but rest and relaxation.

Toronto has added another experienced talent evaluator to its front office. The Blue Jays announced Friday that they have hired Chuck LaMar, formerly the general manager with the division-rival Rays, as a special assistant with an emphasis on amateur scouting.

The Nationals made it official on Friday, signing right-hander Chien-Ming Wang to a one-year, $4 million deal.

According to a baseball source, the Nationals have expressed interest in free-agent right-hander Roy Oswalt, who played with the Phillies this past season.

The Blue Jays have reacquired right-hander Trystan Magnuson from the A's in exchange for cash considerations, the club announced Friday.

Renowned for always thinking outside the batter's box, Tony La Russa relied on the unconventional from the beginning, which for him was 1979. with the White Sox. Other managers wouldn't dare tinker with most of his unorthodox moves but, in one regard, La Russa changed the way the game is played.

Shelley Duncan understands that he's been labeled as a versatile, part-time player. But after his strong finish in 2011, he's hoping for a shot at full-time job next year.

For the first six weeks of the Reds' offseason program, players are expected to do general conditioning, lifting and running. More strength training begins around mid-January, and then it's position-specific training in the days leading up to the opening of Spring Training.