MLB News

Mariners' Cliff Lee has minor foot surgery
Pitcher Cliff Lee had minor surgery last week to remove a bone spur in his left foot, the Seattle Mariners announced today. Lee will not need to wear a cast and should resume normal baseball activities in two to three weeks, the club said.
Tacoma News Tribune Mon Feb 8th


Blue Jays raise cost of cheap seats
Nosebleeds at Rogers Centre will go up $2 a game, while 65 per cent of ticket prices will remain the same
The Globe and Mail Mon Feb 8th


Heyward, Minor among spring invitees
Outfield phenom Jason Heyward and left-hander Mike Minor are among 18 non-roster players invited to Braves major league spring training camp.
Atlanta Journal Constitution Mon Feb 8th


Reports: Ex-Tiger Marcus Thames signs with Yankees
Thames was released by the Tigers after the 2009 season. He hit .252 with 13 homers and 36 RBI in 258 at-bats last season.
Detroit News Mon Feb 8th


Pohlad reiterates Twins desire to keep Mauer

Minneapolis Star-Tribune Mon Feb 8th


Dodgers sign outfielder Brian Giles to minor league contract
The 39-year-old career .291 hitter did not play after going on the disabled list June 19 last season with a bruised right knee.
L.A. Times Mon Feb 8th


Jays bolster scouting corps
The Blue Jays have added a second former general manager to their payroll.
Toronto Sun Mon Feb 8th


Report: Tigers, Braves like Johnny Damon
Foxsports.com reports that the Tigers and Braves are among teams interested in the services of free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon. The report says the Tigers' chances of getting Damon rest on whether owner Mike Ilitch wants to expand the team's budget.
Detroit Free Press Mon Feb 8th


Likely useful free agents still available
CHICAGO — The Angels signed Bobby Abreu one year ago Friday.
Arizona Daily Star Mon Feb 8th


Phils sign southpaws from Far East
Continuing to add depth in the minor leagues, the Phillies have come to terms with two Japanese lefthanded pitchers, according to a report.
Philly Daily News Sun Feb 7th


2011 already a lost year
So much for waiting until next year - in free agency, that is. A 2011 class once expected to be flush with...
Boston Herald Sun Feb 7th


Good depth perception
Two years ago, the Milwaukee Brewers thought they had too many starting pitchers. In large part to save money with what they considered an extraneous pitcher, the Brewers released Claudio Vargas with a week remaining in training camp that spring.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sat Feb 6th


Former Astro Backe pleads no contest in wedding brawl
Former Astros pitcher Brandon Backe and two others accused in a fight with police that broke out at a post-wedding party in 2008 have pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of interfering with a police officer and failing to appear in court.
Houston Chronicle Sat Feb 6th


Red Sox extend a spring invite to 20
The Red Sox announced yesterday 20 non-roster pitchers and players who have been invited to big-league camp in...
Boston Herald Sat Feb 6th


Erik Bedard says he has agreed to one-year deal with Mariners
Free-agent pitcher Erik Bedard said he has agreed to contract with Mariners, was in Seattle for physical exam on Friday.
The Seattle Times Sat Feb 6th


Washington Nationals agree to terms with Adam Kennedy to fill second base spot
Acting quickly after losing Orlando Hudson to the Minnesota Twins , the Washington Nationals found an alternative second baseman in less time than it takes to say "Plan B." Free agent Adam Kennedy on Friday became the latest, newest member of a team that was determined to upgrade its middle infield..
Washington Post Sat Feb 6th


Dillard is sent to Nashville
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Tim Dillard cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Class AAA Nashville. Dillard is still invited to big-league spring training. Dillard, 26, was designated for assignment earlier in the week to open a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Marco Estrada, claimed off waivers from the Washington Nationals.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Fri Feb 5th


Bob Wojnowski: Spending shows Ilitch wants to keep Tigers competitive
The Tigers are still willing to pay -- for the right player at the right price. Ilitch still will gladly peel off the dollar bills, and that remains one of his best traits.
Detroit News Fri Feb 5th


Braves prospects Heyward, Schafer on different paths
He’s only 20 with limited experience above the low minor leagues, but Braves officials say Jason Heyward will enter spring training with every chance to win the right-field job.
Atlanta Journal Constitution Fri Feb 5th


Blue Jays add closer; lose pitcher
Former Chicago Cub Kevin Gregg signs one-year $2.75-million (U.S.) contract with Toronto while pitcher Dirk Hayhurst out four to six months
The Globe and Mail Fri Feb 5th


Hudson, Twins agree to one-year deal
Former Blue Jays second baseman agrees to $5-million (U.S.) contract to join the reigning AL Central champions
The Globe and Mail Fri Feb 5th


Mariners, Bedard reportedly close to a deal
Erik Bedard, whose two-year run in Seattle was marked by season-ending surgeries – and some questions about his toughness – appears close to an agreement to pitch for the Mariners again in 2010.
Tacoma News Tribune Thu Feb 4th


Dombrowski: Tigers might still add a hitter
Detroit Tigers president and general manager Dave Dombrowski wouldn't talk about any available free agents by name during today's news conference to announce Justin Verlander's contract, but he did acknowledge that the team could be in the market for more offense heading to spring training.
Detroit Free Press Thu Feb 4th


Orioles minor league pitcher suspended 50 games
Parker, a 24-year-old reliever, is second in system suspended for part of 2010 season
Baltimore Sun Thu Feb 4th


Bedard on the Mariners: 'I'd love to be back'
Watching from the frozen tundra of Ontario, Canada - where it was 16 degrees below zero this morning – Erik Bedard has been throwing a baseball for three weeks – and monitoring the Seattle Mariners all winter.
Tacoma News Tribune Thu Feb 4th