Winn and Yankees finalize $1.1M, 1-year contract

By RONALD BLUM

Randy Winn and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract.

Feb 08, 2010 | 1:55 pm

Bob Melvin hired as scout by New York Mets

Former major league manager Bob Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York Mets, who also brought back Mookie Wilson as their minor league outfield and base running coordinator.

Feb 08, 2010 | 1:50 pm

Hall of Fame to hold 2nd annual Father's Day game

The Baseball Hall of Fame will hold a second annual Hall of Fame Classic on Father's Day this year.

Feb 08, 2010 | 1:35 pm

SABR says `sabermetrics' to stay in public domain

A company has withdrawn its application to trademark the term "sabermetrics" following opposition from the Society for American Baseball Research.

Feb 08, 2010 | 12:00 pm

Brewers erecting a statue of Selig outside park

The Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24.

Feb 08, 2010 | 11:45 am

White Sox unretire Aparicio's No. 11 for Vizquel

Omar Vizquel will wear the No. 11 of former White Sox shortstop and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio this season.

Feb 08, 2010 | 11:45 am

Dominicans near title with 7-2 win vs. Mexico

Fernando Martinez, Kevin Barker and Juan Francisco homered for the Dominican Republic's Los Leones del Escogido, helping them get closer to the Caribbean Series title with a 7-2 win over Naranjeros de Hermosillo on Saturday.

Feb 06, 2010 | 6:20 pm

Bedard, Mariners reunite with 1-year deal

By GREGG BELL

Despite shoulder surgeries and disappointment in Seattle during each of the last two seasons, free-agent left-hander Erik Bedard is coming back to the Mariners.

Feb 06, 2010 | 11:25 am

Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing

By JANIE McCAULEY

Tim Lincecum is prepared to hear some harsh criticism in an arbitration hearing with the San Francisco Giants _ perhaps even delving into his offseason pot bust.

Feb 05, 2010 | 9:40 pm

Hudson, Twins agree to $5M, 1-year contract

By DAVE CAMPBELL

The Minnesota Twins will take a new middle infield into their new ballpark.

Feb 04, 2010 | 10:30 pm

Tigers invest $80 million in ace Justin Verlander

By LARRY LAGE

Justin Verlander likely would have earned a nine-figure contract if he was able to stay healthy and successful for two more seasons.

Feb 04, 2010 | 4:35 pm

Orioles minor league pitcher Parker suspended

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Parker has been suspended for the first 50 games of the season following a second positive test for a drug of abuse under the minor league drug program.

Feb 04, 2010 | 3:15 pm

Thome signs contract Twins

Slugger Jim Thome has signed his contract with the Minnesota Twins and has been officially added to the team's 40-man roster.

Feb 04, 2010 | 11:55 am

Cubs settle with Marmol, add Millar

Pitcher Carlos Marmol and the Chicago Cubs have agreed on a one-year deal. The contract is worth $2.1 million, midway between the figures the sides exchanged in arbitration last month.

Feb 04, 2010 | 11:10 am

Indians' Sizemore regrets photo hubbub

By TOM WITHERS

Fully clothed, Grady Sizemore faced his public with nothing to hide.

Feb 03, 2010 | 11:00 pm

Ortiz, Amezaga agree to deals with Dodgers

By GREG BEACHAM

Right-hander Ramon Ortiz and utilityman Alfredo Amezaga have agreed to minor league contracts with the Los Angeles Dodgers, hoping to return to the big leagues.

Feb 03, 2010 | 3:05 pm

MLB says Upper Deck cards is stealing trademarks

Major League Baseball's licensing wing is calling out a baseball card maker for allegedly stealing trademarks.

Feb 01, 2010 | 5:15 pm

Suit: Rangers, Hicks didn't pay $6.9 million

An architectural firm and a construction company accused the Texas Rangers and owner Tom Hicks on Monday of failing to pay $6.9 million for more than three years' worth of work.

Feb 01, 2010 | 4:25 pm

A's get CF Willy Taveras from Reds

By JOE KAY

A trade that saved some money made the Cincinnati Reds' next shortstop affordable.

Feb 01, 2010 | 2:50 pm