Pitching for the first time since he tore an Achilles tendon last June, Johan Santana retired six straight batters on Tuesday night in the Venezuelan Winter League.
Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday that he's happy with the progress the Yankees have made trying to improve so far this offseason, but he wouldn't dismiss making more significant roster additions.
The Orioles and Jays have discussed a compensation package that would allow Dan Duquette, currently Baltimore's executive VP of baseball operations, to become Toronto's president and CEO.
Atlanta will receive three minor league prospects -- right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, third baseman Rio Ruiz and right-hander Andrew Thurman -- in the deal.
Arizona's interest appears to be an indication that James Shields won't get $100 million on the market as the club isn't willing to spend that much for the right-hander.