NL East Division
Cody Ross beats Marlins in salary arbitration
Feb 16, 2010 12:59 EST
Outfielder Cody Ross defeats Florida Marlins in salary arbitration. Outfielder Cody Ross has beaten the Florida Marlins in salary arbitration and will make $4.45 million rather than the team's offer of $4.2 million.
Yankees trainer Monahan to miss spring training
Feb 14, 2010 12:29 EST
Gene Monahan to miss first Yankees spring training in 48 years due to 'significant illness'. The Yankees will be without a familiar face when the defending World Series champions begin trickling into Florida for spring training this week.
Kennedy signs $1.25 million deal with Nationals
Feb 12, 2010 21:56 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals have signed second baseman Adam Kennedy to a one-year $1.25 million contract, the team said on Friday.
Hart beats Brewers in salary arbitration
Feb 12, 2010 12:12 EST
Milwaukee outfielder Corey Hart beats Brewers in first salary arbitration hearing this year. Outfielder Corey Hart beat the Brewers in Milwaukee's first salary arbitration hearing in 12 years.
Chavez plays softball with big leaguers
Feb 11, 2010 22:37 EST
Venezuela's big leaguers join Chavez, Cabinet members in softball game. President Hugo Chavez and several members of his Cabinet took to the field on Thursday for slow-pitch softball game with some of Venezuela's past and present major leaguers.
Glavine rejoins Braves as assistant to Schuerholz
Feb 11, 2010 21:21 EST
Tom Glavine rejoins Braves as special assistant to team president John Schuerholz. Tom Glavine made his retirement official on Thursday when he returned to the Atlanta Braves in a loosely defined new role.
Mets sign Japan's Takahashi to minor league contract
Feb 11, 2010 20:59 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Veteran left-handed pitcher Hisanori Takahashi has signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets and has been invited to spring training, the team said on Thursday.
Mets add Mike Jacobs and Hisanori Takahashi
Feb 11, 2010 18:44 EST
Mets add first baseman Mike Jacobs and pitcher Hisanori Takahashi before spring training. The New York Mets agreed Thursday to minor league contracts with first baseman Mike Jacobs and left-hander Hisanori Takahashi after missing out on several free agents with higher profiles.
Glavine retires and joins Braves as special assistant
Feb 11, 2010 15:59 EST
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Pitcher Tom Glavine has ended his playing career and rejoined the Atlanta Braves as a special assistant, the team said on Thursday.
Citi Field bonds cut to `junk' status
Feb 10, 2010 19:56 EST
Citi Field bonds cut to `junk' status by ratings agencies. Citi Field's bonds have been lowered to junk status by Standard & Poors and Moody's Investors Service because the company that insures the reserve fund for many of them is having financial troubles.
AP source: Braves make offer to Johnny Damon
Feb 10, 2010 19:53 EST
Person with knowledge of negotiations: Braves make offer to free-agent OF Johnny Damon. The Atlanta Braves appear interested in adding Johnny Damon to the top of their lineup.
Mariners sign vet RHP Colome to minor league deal
Feb 10, 2010 18:18 EST
Mariners invite RHP Jesus Colome to spring training on a minor league contract. The Seattle Mariners have signed right-hander Jesus Colome to a minor league contract with an invitation to their spring training camp.
Red Sox claim RHP Hernandez from Mariners
Feb 10, 2010 17:48 EST
RHP Gaby Hernandez claimed by Boston Red Sox off waivers from Seattle Mariners. The Boston Red Sox have claimed right-hander Gaby Hernandez off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
Heat snap skid by beating Rockets 99-66
Feb 09, 2010 21:56 EST
Miami Heat break 5-game losing streak by beating Houston Rockets 99-66. Desperate to snap a five-game losing streak, the Miami Heat raced to their largest halftime lead of the season and beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 99-66 on Tuesday night.
Jacque Jones gets minor league deal from Twins
Feb 09, 2010 18:57 EST
Outfielder Jacque Jones agrees to minor league deal with Minnesota Twins. Jacque Jones has returned to the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a minor league contract.
Mariners' Cliff Lee has surgery on left foot
Feb 09, 2010 08:53 EST
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee has had minor surgery on his left foot that will delay the start of his pre-season workouts, the club said.
Tigers invest $80 million in ace Justin Verlander
Feb 04, 2010 18:36 EST
Tigers invest in their future with $80 million, 5-year contract for ace Justin Verlander. Justin Verlander likely would have earned a nine-figure contract if he was able to stay healthy and successful for two more seasons.
Ortiz, Amezaga agree to deals with Dodgers
Feb 03, 2010 17:07 EST
Ramon Ortiz, Alfredo Amezaga agree to minor league contracts with Los Angeles Dodgers. 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.
Yellowstone bison going to Turner's ranch
Feb 02, 2010 19:35 EST
Yellowstone bison going to Turner's ranch; Wyo. state park, Indian tribes were denied animals. Billionaire Ted Turner is getting 88 Yellowstone National Park bison from a faltering Montana program that was supposed to put the disease-free animals on public or tribal lands.
Yellowstone bison going to Turner's ranch
Feb 02, 2010 19:03 EST
Yellowstone bison going to Turner's ranch; Wyo. state park, Indian tribes were denied animals. Billionaire Ted Turner is getting 88 Yellowstone National Park bison from a faltering Montana program that was supposed to put the disease-free animals on public or tribal lands.
