Reserve infielder Chris Woodward and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik (zur-REN-cik) said Wednesday that Woodward "was a role model and mentor as well as a contributor on the field ...

Outfielder Gabe Kapler has re-signed with the Tampa Bay Rays. The team announced a one-year deal on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Kapler played in 99 games this season, batting .239 with eight homers and 32 RBIs. Kapler played all three outfield positions for the Rays. He initially signed with ...

White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy was hit on his right elbow Monday near the end of a minor league rehab start, but was able to stay in the game. The right-hander will travel to join the White Sox on Tuesday in Boston, but no decision ...

Mr. Sun, Is it true that the streets named for cities near the Stratosphere reflect the Major League Baseball standings of the teams in those cities at the time? Local lore says thatÕs why Las Vegas has those short avenues named for New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Boston, Baltimore, Cleveland and Cincinnati. The source for that explanation is early ...

Free agent Bartolo Colon, a former Cy Young Award winner and two-time All-Star, agreed Thursday to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. A two-time 20-game winner, Colon could earn an additional $2 million based on innings. He pitched for the White Sox in 2003, going ...

Kristine Lilly will play for Boston, Abby Wambach will be in Washington and Hope Solo will suit up for St. Louis in the new Women's Professional Soccer league. U.S. national team players were allocated to the league's clubs Tuesday. Each of the ...