2012-13 off-season MLB news
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Romo signs two year deal with Giants
Sergio Romo lets loose after saving another big game for the Giants. -
Pirates sign ex-Giant Jonathan Sanchez to minor-league contract
Jonathan Sanchez, whose star rose then fell with the Giants before he was traded to Kansas City - where his fortunes tumbled further - has been signed to a minor-league contract by the Pittsburgh Pirates. -
Giants claim Abreu off waivers
Kansas City Royals shortstop Tony Abreu (34) and second baseman Johnny Giavotella (9) plead for an out after Cleveland Indians' Ezequiel Carrera dived back into second on a line out by Cord Phelps in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. -
A's acquire INF Jed Lowrie from Astros in deal that sends Max Stassi to Houston
Twenty-one-year-old Max Stassi of Yuba City batted .268 with 15 homers and 45 RBIs in 84 games at Class A Stockton in 2012 and was considered Oakland's top catching prospect. -
Arizona sends Upton to Braves in 7-player deal
In this Aug. 17, 2012, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Johnson makes the catch for an out of Houston Astros' Brandon Barnes during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Houston. A person familiar with the situation says Arizona has traded outfielder Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves in a deal that sends All-Star third baseman Martin Prado to the Diamondbacks. The Braves also get third baseman Chris Johnson. Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval tags out Houston's Chris Johnson in the fourth inning on a fielder's choice. -
Frank Thomas offers no sympathy for tainted stars
Former All-Star and two-time American League Most Valuable Player says he doesn't not feel sorry for players such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens who were rejected by Hall of fame voters, presumably because of their use of performance enhancing drugs. -
Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan Musial dies at age 92
Hall of Famer Stan Musial, who died Saturday at age 92, will be honored by the Cardinals this season in a manner to be determined. -
Buster Posey among 4 Giants to reach one-year deals
Buster Posey, who has been named N.L. Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, an All-Star and who has been part of two World Series winning Giants teams, has agreed to a one-year contract that will pay him $8 million in 2013.
Outfielders Hunter Pence and Gregor Blanco and left-hander Jose Mijares also reached agreements, the Giants said. Pence, who came to the Giants in a trade deadline deal from the Phillies last summer, will earn $13.8 million. Blanco is due $1.35 million, Mijares $1.8 million. -
Nationals avoid arbitration with six players, including slugging shortstop Desmond
Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, right, throws to first base for a double play after forcing out Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones, left, on a ground ball by Matt Wieters in the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game in Baltimore, Friday, June 22, 2012. -
Diamondbacks come to terms with four, including Kennedy
Ian Kennedy, in the middle of striking out a season-high 11 over seven-plus innings during a 2012 game, has been one of the National league's top right-handers the last two seasons. -
Alex Rodriguez has hip surgery; recovery time 6 months
During a 2012 game, Alex Rodriguez connects for an eighth-inning grand slam, the 23rd of his career, tying Lou Gehrig for the major league record. -
Rockies agree to 1-year deal with OF Colvin
Tyler Colvin reacts after becoming the first player to homer twice in the same game off Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg. -
Brewers' Hart to undergo knee surgery
Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart, right, breaks his bat on a single during the third inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, in St. Louis. -
Braves agree to terms with Heyward, four others
The Braves' Jason Heyward, connecting on a two-run home run during a 2012 game, hit a career-high 27 home runs that season, his third in the big leagues. -
MLB to expand blood testing for human growth hormone
Though he denies having used steroids or human growth hormone, suspicion that he used them or other performance-enhancing drugs are a factor in voters denying him entrance into the Hall of Fame. Major League Baseball announced it is expanding its testing for HGH to catch cheaters and reduce suspicion of the game's cleanliness. -
Catcher A.J. Pierzynski agrees to deal with Texas Rangers
Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, left, tags out Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer at home during the fifth inning of an American League Central Division tiebreaker baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Chicago. Cuddyer tried to score from third on a fly out by Brendan Harris. -
'Hiro' looks like a good fit at shortstop for A's
Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane, left, and shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, of Japan, pose for photographers at a news conference at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Nakajima, 30, signed a two-year contract. -
Diamondbacks, Brandon McCarthy agree to 2-year deal
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (32) throws against the Texas Rangers at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland on June 7, 2012. He will pitch for the Arizona Diamondbacks next season. -
Drew's move to Boston means A's must change shortstop plans
Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) misses line drive by Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante (4) in the fourth inning during game 4 of the America League Division Series at O.co Coliseum on Wednesday October 10, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. -
Popular Torres returns to Giants
This June 18, 2011 file photo shows San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres sliding to score against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Torres is returning to the Giants, agreeing Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 to a $2 million, one-year contract. The 34-year-old Torres spent last season with the New York Mets following three years with the Giants. (AP Photo/ Ben Margot, File) -
Giants, Casilla agree to three-year deal
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Santiago Casilla throws during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. -
Correia officially joins Twins
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Kevin Correia reacts after being called for a balk with the bases loaded, scoring Cleveland Indians' Orlando Cabrera, in the third inning of an interleague baseball game in Cleveland on Friday, June 17, 2011. Correia has signed a two-year contract to play for the Minnesota Twins. -
Josh Hamilton agrees to deal with Angels
Rangers Josh Hamilton walks away from the plate after striking out in the 4th inning in Wednesday afternoons game between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers at the O Coliseum in Oakland, California -
Torres returns to Giants for $2 million, 1 year
San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres sliding to score against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. -
Average major league salary rise to $3.2 million
Deals such as those signed by Giants pitcher Matt Cain, pictured, helped pushed major-league player salaries higher. New figures show the average annual player salary now is $3.2 million. -
Rays sign former Dodgers first baseman Loney
James Loney, hitting a grand slam for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays after splitting with L.A. when the Dodgers acquired Adrian Gonzales in a mid-season move. -
Giants, Pagan agree to four-year contract
Angel Pagan made solid contributions as the Giants' center fielder and leadoff hitter last season. -
Evan Longoria gets $100 million added to his contract with Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria, left, signaling to the dugout after hitting a two-run double against Toronto, is expected to spend the rest of his career with the Rays after signing a contract extension that gives him a 10-year deal and adds $100 million in guaranteed money. The All-Star third baseman missed much of the 2012 season to injury but has established himself as one of the top players at his position, both as a run-producing offensive threat and as a Gold Glove defender. -
Seattle dumps Chone Figgins
Admitting that it was a deal that just didn't work out, the Seattle Mariners have cut Chone Figgins turning a double play against the A's, with one year remaining on a four-year deal said to be worth about $36 million. Figgins had been a star with the Los Angeles Angels, but his production in Seattle dropped dramatically. -
Cabrera, Blue Jays finalize $16 million deal
Giants batter Melky Cabrera stretches before his at bat in the bottom of the 2nd inning during Monday nights game between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park , in San Francisco, California. -
Affeldt, Giants complete $18 million, 3-year deal
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt (41) pitches during game 7 of the NLCS between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday October 22, 2012 at AT&T Park in San Francisco. -
Athletics, suspended Colon agree on 1-year deal
Bartolo Colon became the latest in a line of failed doping tests linked to players from baseball's Caribbean feeder nations.
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