The Giants retained their left-handed bullpen complement by signing Javier Lopez to a two-year contract and picking up Jeremy Affeldt's option for 2012.
Aramis may be headed for free agency
Aramis Ramirez appears headed for free agency. The Cubs announced Sunday night that they will exercise their side of the $16 million option for 2012, and the third baseman has two days to declare his interests.
Zambrano signs to pitch in Venezuela
Carlos Zambrano has reportedly signed a contract to pitch for Caribes in the Venezuelan Winter League and will make his first start next weekend.
Cards paradegoers have faith in Pujols' return
As thousands of fans soaked in the glory during the Cardinals' World Series championship parade on Sunday, most expressed optimism this wasn't the last time they'd see free agent Albert Pujols with the Cardinals.
World Series champion Cards take victory lap
The city of St. Louis — and frankly, the entire region — came out to celebrate the World Series champions on Sunday afternoon.
Cardinals will exercise option to keep Molina
The Cardinals will exercise their 2012 contract option on Yadier Molina, general manager John Mozeliak said Sunday.
Red Sox exercise Scutaro's 2012 option
The Red Sox announced on Sunday that they had exercised Marco Scutaro's $6 million option for 2012. The veteran shortstop hit a career-high .299 in 2011.
Plantier hired as Padres' hitting coach
The Padres have hired Phil Plantier as hitting coach, a baseball source confirmed Sunday afternoon.
Brewers decline options on K-Rod, Betancourt
Reliever Francisco Rodriguez and shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt on Sunday joined a list of Brewers free agents that has grown to eight.
Sox to open interviews with Mackanin, Sveum
The Red Sox have their first two interviews in place to find Terry Francona's replacement as manager, a baseball source confirmed to MLB.com on Sunday, with more to come possibly as soon as the end of the week.
Chen, Francis on the free-agent market
Pitchers Bruce Chen and Jeff Francis, two parts of the Royals' 2011 rotation, declared for free agency, the club announced on Sunday. Catcher Jason Kendall joined them on the open market.
Classic requires drama, not biggest, best teams
Baseball once again proved that it is far more than the Red Sox and the Yankees, and that a classic World Series doesn't necessarily require that the best team win.
Cards pay a visit to Rams game before parade
Before the Cardinals officially kicked off their championship parade on Sunday, about a dozen Cards players arrived at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, where they received a huge ovation during the Rams' 31-21 win over the Saints.
Wang among eight Nats to file for free agency
Outfielders Rick Ankiel, Jonny Gomes and Laynce Nix, catcher Ivan Rodriguez, infielder Alex Cora and pitchers Todd Coffey, Livan Hernandez and Chien-Ming Wang filed for free agency on Sunday.
Taiwan baseball: It's not just for kids anymore
After years of dominance in the Little League World Series, Taiwan is now producing pro players who can compete against the best competition in the world.
MLB All-Stars arrive in Taiwan for expo series
Robinson Cano, Curtis Granderson and the Major League Baseball All-Stars arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for the start of a goodwill tour.
Options on Cano, Swisher exercised by Yanks
The Yankees have decided to exercise their 2012 club options on Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher, the team announced Saturday night.