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Sources: Smoltz reaches deal with Red Sox
John Smoltz, who accumulated 210 victories and 154 saves for the Braves over 21 seasons, is set to sign an offer sheet with the Red Sox on Thursday afternoon.
Sources: Hoffman accepts Brewers deal
Career-saves leader Trevor Hoffman will be the Brewers' closer next season.
Glavine waits on Braves with rehab going well
Now that Greg Maddux has retired and John Smoltz has opted to leave Atlanta for the Boston Red Sox, the question remains: What's next on the agenda for Tom Glavine?
Pads, Hairston agree to $1.25M, one-year deal
Scott Hairston and the San Diego Padres avoided arbitration, agreeing Thursday to a $1.25 million, one-year contract.
Twins owner remembered for strong values
Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad is remembered as a man driven by devotion to his family, a love for competition and an appreciation for hard work by family and friends at his funeral.
California woman finds rare baseball card
And if it weren't for the keen intervention of a friend, she would have sold the 1869 card of the Cincinnati Red Stockings on eBay for just $10.
Cubs, Bradley finalize three-year, $30M deal
The Chicago Cubs and Milton Bradley have wrapped up their three-year, $30 million deal after the mercurial outfielder passed a physical.
Tigers' Granderson accepts offer to play in WBC
Curtis Granderson has accepted an offer to play for the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Bingo casino gets deal to sponsor Brewers
The Brewers announced a presenting sponsorship agreement with Potawatomi Bingo Casino on Thursday, part of the team's expected double-digit percentage gain in sponsorship revenue.
Indians' Lee turns down invite to pitch in WBC
Cleveland Indians ace Cliff Lee declined an invite to pitch for Team USA, citing his workload last season and his desire not to alter his training regiment for the coming season.
Final cost of Nationals Park $62m over budget
The final cost of the Washington Nationals ballpark is expected to be $693 million, or $62 million more than the price tag anticipated when the city agreed to use public money to provide a home for its new baseball team.
Back where he started: Giambi, A's finalize deal
Jason Giambi and the A's finalized a one-year contract with an option Wednesday, bringing the free-agent designated hitter and first baseman back to the place he began his big league career.
Red Sox to take chance on outfielder Baldelli
The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli on Thursday.
Orioles fill rotation spot with Japanese pitcher
Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara and the Baltimore Orioles have reached a preliminary agreement on a two-year contract.
McClatchy leaving Pirates after 13-year run
Former Pirates managing general partner Kevin McClatchey has severed ties with the club.
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