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It seemed like the perfect marriage, but the Miami Marlins and Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes never made it to the altar.

PEORIA, Ariz. - Hector Noesi was used mainly out of the bullpen during his time with the Yankees but figures prominently in the Seattle Mariners' plans for its starting rotation.

Yankees captain Derek Jeter says offseason moves have made the American League stronger and new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine will make Boston even more exciting.

David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox avoided salary arbitration by agreeing today to a one-year contract worth $14,575,000. In this Aug.

Cleveland, OH - The Cleveland Indians have reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with veteran pitcher Jon Garland.

Boston, MA - The Boston Red Sox and designated hitter David Ortiz have avoided salary arbitration and agreed to a one-year contract.

Agent Adam Katz confirmed Monday the outfielder had reached agreement on a deal, with details still to be finalized.

With multiple reports indicating the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates were close to a deal that would send A.J. Burnett to the Pirates, his agent says Burnett is dealing with all the rumors about his future.

Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of Game 6 of the 2011 NLCS against the St.

Prior to the Steroid Era, 500 home runs was considered the milestone a slugger could reach to ensure that one day he would be immortalized in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Spring training is officially under way with Seattle's pitchers and catchers holding their first workout.

Mike Napoli and the Texas Rangers agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $9.4 million, according to sources.

I never really have a set plan when I choose to write about something. It's mainly a case of lobbing a whole lot of vague ideas against the proverbial wall and moving ahead as I find more and more ideas to progress the piece sticking to the wall.

I found Cupid sitting in a cubicle. He was working on a computer. He wore a coat over his wings.

When Bryan Adkins made the trip down to Sarasota, Fla., late last month, it was for more than just leisure.

Jackie Robinson, Hall of Fame second baseman, went 0-for-3 and played first base when he made his major-league debut April 15, 1947, breaking MLB's color barrier.

In a story featured in the New York Post , we learned that Mets GM Sandy Alderson has discovered the joys of Twitter. Unfortunately, this does not equate with any joy for fans of the New York Mets.

Legendary L.A. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda poses with his statue at the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb.

On ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" on Friday, catcher Alex Avila discussed what he thinks needs to happen often this year for the Tigers to meet expectations: consistent play in the field, at the plate and, especially, on the mound.

The New York Yankees might have found a trade partner for righthander A.J. Burnett.