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Penny signs with Japanese clubFukuoka, Japan (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Veteran pitcher Brad Penny has signed a contract to play with the SoftBank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League, the team announced on its website. Penny spent last season with the Detroit Tigers, pitchi
Aceves, Red Sox avoid arbitration
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox and pitcher Alfredo Aceves have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration with the 29- year-old relief pitcher. The deal is worth a reported $1.2 million with an add
Dodgers sign P Coffey
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers signed relief pitcher Todd Coffey to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013 on Friday. Coffey, 31, went 5-1 with a 3.62 earned-run average, while limiting oppone
Report: Rays win arbitration case against Niemann
St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Rays have won their arbitration case with towering right-hander Jeff Niemann, the Tampa Bay Times reported Friday. The 6-foot-9 Niemann, who turns 29 later this month, will earn $2.75 million this
Rangers' Hamilton admits to another relapse
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton confirmed reports Friday that he had a relapse with his alcohol abuse earlier this week. The incident, which was first reported by the Dallas Morning News, took
Brewers settle with Marcum
Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Brewers avoided arbitration with Shaun Marcum, signing the right-hander to a one-year contract on Friday. Marcum made a career-high 33 starts last season, his first with the Brewers follo
Every day still a struggle for Hamilton
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton relapsed this past week. The 2010 American League Most Valuable Player met the media on Friday to address the situation. According to Hamilton a family issue led him to
Rockies extend Belisle
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies extended the contract of veteran relief pitcher Matt Belisle on Friday. The deal keeps Belisle in Denver through at least the 2013 season, with a mutual option for 2014. Financial te
Cubs avoid arbitration with Garza
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with Matt Garza on Friday, signing the starter to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the Chicago Tribune reported the settlement to be for
Padres agree to terms with P Owings
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Micah Owings on a one-year contract. "Micah will compete for a spot on our staff," said executive vice president/general manage