MLB News

Mariners reach back, acquire Carlos Guillen
Reaching back for a player they first acquired in 1998, the Seattle Mariners signed free agent infielder Carlos Guillen to a minor league contract Wednesday and invited him to spring training.
Tacoma News Tribune Thu Feb 2nd


Tigers GM: Fielder deal mirrored Cabrera trade
Signing Prince Fielder continues to remind Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski of trading for Miguel Cabrera.
Detroit Free Press Thu Feb 2nd


Pirates, Cruz agree to deal
The Pirates signed right-hander Juan Cruz to a minor league contract and offered him an invitation to spring training. Cruz, 33, pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. He went 5-0 with a 3.88 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, pitching 482/3 innings in 56 relief appearances.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thu Feb 2nd


Padres talking to pitcher-hitter Micah Owings
Free agent right-hander was 8-0 with Diamondbacks last season
San Diego Union Tribune Wed Feb 1st


Blue Jays complete Francisco Cordero signing
Toronto gives veteran reliever one-year deal
The Globe and Mail Wed Feb 1st


TwinsCentric: Dangerous gambles in the rotation
The Twins will need plenty of luck for major improvement.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Wed Feb 1st


Phillies add Chad Qualls to the bullpen
The calendar has flipped to February, the month when spring training begins, and it appears as if Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has found the final piece for his bullpen.
Philly Daily News Wed Feb 1st


Tex threatens to try bunting
Mark Teixeira has resisted the idea for years, but after hitting a career-low .248 last season, the first baseman is considering adding bunting to his game.
NY Post Wed Feb 1st


Red Sox camp to sport new look
The Red Sox will have something besides a complex in Fort Myers that will be new this spring training.
Boston Herald Wed Feb 1st


Tigers could plug as many as 10 players into DH spot
Despite the signing of slugger Prince Fielder, there's a spot in the Tigers lineup that remains open. Designated hitter, of course. It won't be open in 2013 when Victor Martinez returns from the two surgeries he's facing to repair his damaged left knee. But for this season, it is.
Detroit News Wed Feb 1st


Tigers still among bidders for Yoenis Cespedes
So says Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, who wrote Cespedes will travel to the United States in 7-10 days to meet with clubs. He said the Tigers, Marlins, Cubs, White Sox and Orioles were among six teams interested in the Cuban outfielder.
Detroit News Wed Feb 1st


Which Orioles prospects could be trade bait? Not a lot of options
I’ve gotten several emails in the past few days about the Orioles and their trade possibilities.
Baltimore Sun Tue Jan 31st


Jason Heyward optimistic about re-tooled swing
Away from all the noise, all the tweets, all the reminders of his rough 2011 season, Jason Heyward stepped into the batting cage at Turner Field earlier this month for a quiet moment between hitters.
Atlanta Journal Constitution Tue Jan 31st


Arizona Diamondbacks agree to one-year contracts with Miguel Montero, Ryan Roberts
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a pair of one-year contracts that settled arbitration cases, giving C Miguel Montero $5.9 million and INF Ryan Roberts $2,012,500.
Arizona Republic Tue Jan 31st


Edwin Jackson likely to land one-year deal; hurts Orioles chances in sweepstakes
Right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson, the best free agent remaining on the market, is much more likely to accept a one-year deal and test free agency again after the 2012 season than to ink a multiyear contract, according to an industry source.
Baltimore Sun Tue Jan 31st


Did Cardinals learn from lessons of 2007?
Decisions made in the afterglow of the 2011 World Series reflect a change from 2006.
St. Louis Post Dispatch Tue Jan 31st


Rays trade International League MVP Canzler to Indians

The Tampa Bay Rays traded infielder Russ Canzler to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday for cash considerations.<
Tampa Bay Tribune Tue Jan 31st


Injuries force Pat Burrell to retire
CHARLIE MANUEL knew the end was near for Pat Burrell after a conversation last fall, when the former Phillies slugger indicated just how much pain his foot was causing him.
Philly Daily News Tue Jan 31st


Yanks take shot at Delcarmen
The Yankees signed former Red Sox righty Manny Delcarmen to a minor-league deal yesterday. The 29-year-old could add depth to their bullpen, but he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2010, when he spent time with the Red Sox and Rockies.
NY Post Tue Jan 31st


Report: Theo Epstein compensation nearing resolution
A resolution could be coming to the pending compensation issue between the Cubs and Boston Red Sox. The stalemated issue over what the Red Sox should receive for allowing Theo Epstein out of the last year of his contract to become Cubs president is in the hands of commissioner Bud Selig.
Chicago Sun-Times Tue Jan 31st


Brewers sign Corey Patterson to minor-league deal
The Brewers gave themselves more depth in the outfield by signing veteran Corey Patterson to a minor-league deal.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Tue Jan 31st


Prince Fielder signing stokes buzz for Tigers tickets
As quickly as reports floated last week that a spectacular left-handed slugger was coming to Detroit, phone lines at Comerica Park heated like an oven broiler.
Detroit News Tue Jan 31st


Victor Martinez has first surgery on knee
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez suffered much more than a torn left ACL two weeks ago when he slipped during a conditioning drill.
Detroit News Tue Jan 31st


Blue Jays brass talks playoffs
After disappointing off-season, team president, general manager give season-ticket holders’ hopes a boost
The Globe and Mail Mon Jan 30th


Jays fans frustrated by those cable guys
Blue Jays fans are mad as hell.
Toronto Sun Mon Jan 30th