NEWS
Don Larsen famous for throwing a perfect game in the 1956 World Series has passed away at the age of 90 years old. He played 14 years in the MLB mostly with the Yankees, Orioles and Giants.
The Yankees RHP Domingo German will be suspended for 81 games for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy.
Cuban two-way prospect Oscar Colás, one of the best prospects to emerge from Cuba in years, has defected and will seek a deal with a major league team.
TRANSACTIONS
The Reds have signed Japanese OF Shogo Akiyama to a 3 year/$20+ million contract.
The Twins have signed LHP Rich Hill to a 1 year/$3 million contract plus incentives.
The Twins have signed RHP Homer Bailey to a 1 year/$7 million contract.
The Reds signed INF Matt Davidson to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The White Sox and OF prospect Luis Robert have agreed to a 6 year/$50 million contract with 2 club options.
The Angels have signed C Jason Castro to a 1 year/$6.85 million contract.
The Nationals have signed RHP Will Harris to a 3 year/$24 million contract.
The Rockies signed UT Chris Owings to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Giants signed RHP Tyson Ross to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Nationals have signed INF Starlin Castro to a 2 year/$12 million contract.
The Nationals have re-signed INF Asdrubal Cabrera to a 1 year/$2.5 million contract.
The Tigers signed RHP Alex Wilson to a minor league deal with a Spring Training invite.
The Padres have re-signed RHP Craig Stammen to a 2 year/$9 million contract plus incentives and a team option for 2022.
RUMORS
The Twins, Braves and Nationals have all made 4-year offers to 3B Josh Donaldson.
The Rangers have shown interest in 3B Todd Frazier.
The Nationals are pursuing trade options in case Josh Donaldson signs elsewhere.
The D-Backs are still interested in CF help.