MLB suspends 2 Mets minor leaguers

Major League Baseball suspended two New York Mets minor leaguers Thursday. 1328831794

Royals, Gordon agree to one-year deal

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Alex Gordon, the team announced Thursday.
Alderson: 'Big fundraiser tonight for gas money'

Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can't resist pointing out the team's financial difficulties.
Rangers ink Cruz to two-year deal

The two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers have agreed to a two-year contract with outfielder Nelson Cruz, the team announced on Thursday.
Rangers, Cruz strike $16M, 2-year deal

AL championship series MVP Nelson Cruz has agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers.
Report: Harden to miss 2012 season

Free agent pitcher Rich Harden will reportedly miss the entire 2012 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Orioles beat Bergesen in arbitration

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brad Bergesen lost his arbitration case and will earn a salary of $800,000 for the 2012 season.
D-Backs settle with reliever Breslow

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration on Thursday with Craig Breslow, signing the veteran reliever to a one-year contract.
Astros and SS Lowrie agree to terms

The Houston Astros and shortstop Jed Lowrie agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.
Yankees sign veteran INF Branyan

The New York Yankees signed veteran infielder Russell Branyan on Wednesday.
Reds, Ludwick complete 1-year deal

The Cincinnati Reds and outfielder Ryan Ludwick have finalized a one-year contract.
Marlins' Bonifacio wins in arbitration

Arbitrators ruled Wednesday in favor of Emilio Bonifacio against the Miami Marlins.
Padres take a flyer on Jeff Suppan

The San Diego Padres on Wednesday signed veteran hurler Jeff Suppan to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Baseball Hall to begin drug education program

The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults - in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.
Rangers lock up SS Andrus with 3-year deal

According to MLB.com, The Texas Rangers agreed to a three-year, $14.5 million contract with shortstop Elvis Andrus on Tuesday night, thus avoiding arbitration.
Kershaw and Dodgers agree to $19M, 2-year deal

NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract.
AP Source: Rangers and Andrus agree to 3-year deal

Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.
A's extend Beane, Crowley through 2019

Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff says general manager Billy Beane and president Michael Crowley have reached agreements to remain with the team through the 2019 season.
Yanks ink INF Hall to minor league deal

The New York Yankees signed infielder Bill Hall to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training on Tuesday.
Dodgers extend ace Kershaw for 2 years

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with All-Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw on Tuesday, agreeing to a two-year contract with their ace lefty.
Former MLBer Clyburn shot and killed

A former major league outfielder died after being shot at his home and an acquaintance has turned himself in to police.
Twins take bids on Kim-and-Kris-autographed ball

The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too.
Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises necklaces

Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.
Mariners sign Camp, Kuo

The Seattle Mariners have signed relief pitchers Shawn Camp and Hong-Chih Kuo to one-year contracts.
Cubs designate DeWitt for assigmnent

The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment on Monday.