Kevin Whelan News

He hit .266, drilled 13 homers, knocked in 56 runs and pretty much established himself as the best player the Yankees will have returning to the field 2013.

The Reds have signed right-handed pitchers Jeff Marquez and Kevin Whelan and outfielder Derrick Robinson to Minor League contracts.

As the end of July approaches, it's more likely than not that the Yankees will be tied to almost every player put on the trading block.

As we inch closer to the non-waiver trade deadline at the end of July, contending teams are defining their needs and beginning to look at potential options outside of their organizations to fill them.

Former Texas State standout Mike Hart , who earlier this year was hit with a 50-game suspension by Major League Baseball for violating its drug policy, signed a contract this week with the independent San Angelo Colts.