Free agent James Shields is expected to sign with a team before the end of this week.
The Boston Red Sox has traded right-hander Anthony Ranaudo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-hander Robbie Ross Jr.
The San Francisco Giants have resigned starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong.
The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly in serious talks to trade Jonathan Papelbon to the Brewers.
The Houston Astros traded Dexter Fowler to the Cubs for Dan Straily and Luis Valbuena.
Free agent Max Scherzer signed a seven-year deal with the Washington Nationals.
The New York Yankees have decided to give up their top prospect, left-handed pitcher Manny Banuelos for two pitchers.
The New York Yankees have traded Shawn Kelley to the San Diego Padres in exchange for a minor leaguer, pitching prospect John Barbato.
Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda has decided to pitch in Japan next year.
The Minnesota Twins have resigned Phil Hughes to a three-year, $42 million contract extension
The New York Yankees have acquired right-hander Nathan Eovaldi from the Marlins.
The San Francisco Giants have signed free agent pitcher, Jake Peavy to a two-year deal worth $24 million.
The LA Dodgers have added Brandon McCarthy to their starting rotation.
The Houston Astros signed free agent Jed Lowrie to a three-year deal.
The Red Sox signed right-hander Justin Masterson to a one-year contract worth $9.5 million.
