Both made $16 million last season, so the move was not a surprise. By declining arbitration, the Yankees forfeited draft-pick compensation if they sign with other teams. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman didn't rule out re-signing the pair. 'The

The 22-year-old right-hander, who has never played professional baseball, agreed to a deal worth about $3 million, the Boston Globe reported Monday. The Boston Herald reported Tazawa likely would sign a three-year contract by Tuesday. Boston general

Other newcomers are Jay Bell, David Cone, Ron Gant, Mark Grace, Jesse Orosco, Dan Plesac, Greg Vaughn, Mo Vaughn and Matt Williams. Just 23 players are on the ballot, the smallest group ever. Holdovers include Harold Baines, Bert Blyleven, Andre Dawson.

Altoona Curve ALTOONA, Pa. -- Curve Baseball LP President & Managing Partner Chuck Greenberg today announced that his group has reached an agreement to sell the Altoona Curve franchise to the family of Robert F. Lozinak. The sale of the club is pending

First baseman gets invite to big league Spring Training MLB Headlines Hot Stove Report | Hot Stove Tracker | Blog Hot Stove: Blog | Tracker | Home MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers, who have made left-handed hitters a priority this winter, on Monday signed former

By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com ARLINGTON -- The Rangers are planning to hire former Major League catcher Harry Spilman Jr. as a roving Minor League instructor. Spilman will help fill the void left when the Minor League field coordinator Dave Anderson was

Binghamton Mets BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- People that want a chance to win $1,000 in cash only have to visit the Binghamton Mets/Binghamton Senators store in the Oakdale Mall for their entry ballot and drop it in the box at the mall's center court. The Oakdale

Mississippi Braves PEARL, Miss. -- The Mississippi Braves are proud to announce that for the first time in team history, mini-ticket plans are now available. The M-Braves have a wide variety of mini-ticket plans that suit nearly everyone's needs, and

Beloit Snappers The Beloit Snappers have announced that director of media & community relations/marketing, Erik VanDyck, is leaving the franchise after two and a half years. VanDyck has accepted a position with Menards in their management trainee program

Lowell Spinners LOWELL, Mass. -- The Lowell Spinners, Class A Short-Season Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will spread holiday cheer when they unveil a series of modernized new logos at the Lowell Spinners Holiday Party, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday Dec.