Russell Branyan will have the chance to make the Yankees as a reserve utility infielder after agreeing to a Minor League deal.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Yankees Add Branyan To Spring Roster
Red Sox Sign Highly-Touted Australian Pitcher
A left-hander, Daniel McGrath is a native of Melbourne, Australia.
Could A.J. Burnett Land In Pittsburgh?
The Pirates might actually want to trade with the Yankees for A.J. Burnett after they struck out on Edwin Jackson.
Pirates Sign Jeff Suppan
Jeff Suppan, who received an invitation to Spring Training, will earn $950,000 if he makes the team.
Law Ranks San Diego's Farm System No. 1
The Rays, Blue Jays, Cardinals and Royals round out the top five in Law's rankings.
Reds Add Depth By Signing Ludwick, Francis
The Reds have improved their depth by signing Ryan Ludwick to a one-year deal and Jeff Francis to a Minor League contract.
Bonifacio Beats Marlins, Will Earn $2.2M
For the second time this offseason, the Marlins have been defeated in arbitration.
Harper Confident He Can Make Nationals This Spring
Bryce Harper could be in right field on Opening Day if the Nationals decide to move Jayson Werth to center.
Parking At Yankee Stadium Could Soon Surpass Price Of Some Tickets
The price to park at Yankee Stadium could soon reach $55 thanks to poor planning and a private firm that is running low on cash.
Bill Hall Joins Yankees
The Yankees and Bill Hall have agreed to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training.
Police: Clyburn Shot, Killed In South Carolina
Former Major League outfielder Danny Clyburn Jr. has been shot and killed in his South Carolina hometown.
Bidding For Cespedes May Reach Six Years, $60M
The Cubs and Marlins are the two teams that have been most linked to Cespedes.
Rangers Hire Assistant To Support Hamilton
The Rangers have hired Shayne Kelley as a major league staff assistant.
Dombrowski Confident In Fielder's Longevity
Dave Dombrowski is expressing confidence that Prince Fielder can stay productive through most, if not all, of his expensive nine-year contract.
Marlins Could Make Offer To Cespedes
Cespedes, a 26-year-old outfielder, is tied with Fernando Despaigne for the Cuban League's home run record with 32.
Source: Rangers, Andrus Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Rangers and shortstop Elvis Andrus have agreed to a three-year deal, worth between $14-15M.
Dodgers, Kershaw Agree On Two-Year Deal
The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw have agreed to terms on a $19M, two-year deal.
A's Extend GM Billy Beane Through 2019
The A's have extended GM Billy Beane and president Michael Crowley through the 2019 season.
Pirates Inquired About Oswalt, Were Rebuffed
The Pirates inquired about Roy Oswalt at one point and attempted to jump into the bidding for the right-hander.
Reds Haven't Had Recent Talks With Oswalt
It is less than two weeks before Spring Training and Roy Oswalt is still looking for a job.
Cespedes To Meet With Marlins Wednesday
Cuban sensation Yoenis Cespedes has received a travel visa, which will allow him to meet with Major League suitors.
Rays Have AL East's Top Prospect In Moore
The Rays have the top prospect in the American League East in pitcher Matt Moore, according to a survey of executives taken by MLB.com.
Twins Auction Ball Signed By Kardashian, Humphries
The auction proceeds will go to the team's charity arm, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund.
Source: Yoenis Cespedes Granted Visa
Yoenis Cespedes has been granted a visitor's visa to travel from the Dominican Republic to the United States, according to a source.
Sandoval Insists Contract Won't Dampen Motivation
Pablo Sandoval agreed to a three-year, $17.15 million contract with the Giants last month, but the third baseman remains motivated.
Orioles Have Had 'Exploratory Talks' With Manny Ramirez
Dan Duquette signed Manny Ramirez to an eight-year, $160 million contract in December 2000 as the general manager of the Red Sox.
Oswalt Unlikely To Return To Phillies
It was reported over the weekend that the Phillies were in the race to re-sign Roy Oswalt.
Hamilton's Relapse Clouds Future With Rangers
Josh Hamilton is entering the final year of his contract.
Cubs Demote DeWitt, Claim Cardenas Off Waivers
The Cubs designated Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday after claiming Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Athletics.
Escogido Leones Wins Caribbean Title
The Escogido Leones were defeated Monday by Venezuela's Aragua Tigres, 7-0, but still clinched the Caribbean Series title.
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