MLB News
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Former right-hander Pedro Martinez will rejoin the Boston Red Sox as a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington. “I think I’ll be involved in… Full Story
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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Corey Hart will have surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and could miss three to four months of the 2012… Full Story
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The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration Friday by signing closer Chris Perez, starting pitcher Justin Masterson, outfielder Drew Stubbs, catcher Lou Marson and relievers Joe Smith… Full Story
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USA Baseball announced its 27-man provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday. Thirteen of the players have USA Baseball experience, including six who… Full Story
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Pitcher Matt Harrison has agreed to a five-year, $55 million deal with the Texas Rangers, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. The left-handed Harrison, 27, is… Full Story
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Former Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores has reached an agreement on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training with the Los Angeles… Full Story
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Veteran right-hander Vincente Padilla has reached an agreement with the Softbank Hawks in Japan on a one-year, $3.25 million contract, MLB.com reported Wednesday. Padilla, 35,… Full Story
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The Toronto Blue Jays avoided a potential arbitration case with center fielder Colby Rasmus, agreeing to a $4.7 million salary for 2013. Rasmus, 26, earned… Full Story
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Terry Francona’s upcoming book, which will be released later this month, takes some shots at the Boston Red Sox owners, according to excerpts published by… Full Story
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The Seattle Mariners have signed Luis Liberato, a 17-year-old outfielder from the Domincan Republic, to a $140,000 contract, according to Baseball America. Liberato is 6-foot-1,… Full Story