Major League Baseball

Former O's pitcher, No. 4 pick Matusz dies at 37

Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Tuesday at 37.

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

INF Rosario, Nationals agree to one-year deal

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with infielder Amed Rosario on a one-year contract Wednesday.

White Sox add veteran lefty Perez, source says

The White Sox and veteran left-hander Martin Perez are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $5 million.

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a long-term deal for the late-blooming slugger.

Brother of late Padres owner denies suit claims

The brother of late Padres owner Peter Seidler pushed back on claims made in a lawsuit by Seidler's widow.

Reds acquire infielder Lux from champion Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds acquired veteran infielder Gavin Lux, 27, from the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the teams announced Monday night, in exchange for a competitive balance Round A pick and outfielder prospect Mike Sirota.

Rasmussen, Rays agree to 2-year, $8.5M deal

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to an $8.5 million, two-year contract.

Olney: Ranking baseball's top 10 teams

Where do the Yankees land? Which typical AL powerhouse didn't make the cut? Here's where things currently stand almost two months into the offseason.