A person familiar with the negotiations says first baseman Marwin Gonzalez and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $3,725,000.
WASHINGTON -- On home ice, there may be no more dangerous team in the NHL than the Washington Capitals. On Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings will get their shot at trying to slow the league's best squad and its extremely potent offense.
SYDNEY (AP) Kansas City Royals free agent pitcher Peter Moylan and Oakland reliever Liam Hendriks are among the 28 players on Australia's roster for the World Baseball Classic.
SEATTLE (AP) An investor group looking to build a privately financed arena in Seattle's stadium district has filed a new petition seeking the closure of a street needed for construction of the proposed facility.
CINCINNATI (AP) Reds starter Homer Bailey had arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his pitching elbow on Wednesday and is expected to be on the disabled list at the start of the season.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden had right foot surgery Wednesday in Houston after breaking a bone during a bullpen session at home Jan. 31.