Athletics closing in on deal with Giambi
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Jason Giambi might just finish his career where it began more than a decade ago. (MORE)
MLB suspends Phillies P Romero 50 games
NEW YORK (AP) Phillies reliever J.C. Romero and Yankees minor league pitcher Sergio Mitre were suspended for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned substance. (MORE)
Indians sign RHP Pavano to 1-year deal
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians and free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano, a four-year bust with the New York Yankees because of injuries, agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Tuesday. (MORE)
Cubs trade RHP Marquis to Rockies
DENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have bolstered their starting rotation, acquiring right-hander Jason Marquis from the Chicago Cubs for reliever Luis Vizcaino. (MORE)
Teixeira, Yanks complete $180M contract
NEW YORK (AP) Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees completed their $180 million, eight-year contract Tuesday, announcing the deal in perhaps the final event at the old Yankee Stadium. (MORE)
No luxury boxes for Yankees, Mets
NEW YORK (AP) New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration is bowing to critics and will forgo luxury boxes at the new ballparks for the Yankees and Mets. (MORE)
Phils finalize $2.5M deal with RHP Park
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Chan Ho Park and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $2.5 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. (MORE)
White Sox to get 19-year-old Cuban star
CHICAGO (AP) The White Sox have reached a tentative agreement with young Cuban star Dayan Viciedo. (MORE)
Cuba may lose 2 stars from WBC team
HAVANA (AP) Ace pitcher Yadel Marti and star outfielder Yasser Gomez have been thrown off Cuba's top league team for "a grave act of indiscipline," likely ending their hopes of playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. (MORE)
Yankees' Mussina announces retirement
NEW YORK (AP) Mike Mussina took a secret to the ballpark every day this season. Maybe that's why he was so successful on the mound, so jovial in the clubhouse. (MORE)