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Report: Phillies' Romero suspended 50 games

Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher J.C. Romero has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance and will be suspended 50 games. Romero, who went 4-4 with a 2.75 ERA and one save in 81 regul

Scioscia receives contract extension

Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and manager Mike Scioscia have agreed to a multi-year extension that will keep him with the Halos through 2012. Scioscia, who has guided the Angels to four AL West crowns

Vargas joins Dodgers

Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have come to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Claudio Vargas. The 30-year-old Vargas pitched for the Mets last season, compiling a 3-2 mark with a 4.62 ERA in

Twins owner Pohlad dies

Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad reportedly died Monday at the age of 93, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Pohlad had owned the ballclub since acquiring it in 1984, during which

Report: Cubs sign OF Bradley

Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed volatile outfielder Milton Bradley to a three-year contract. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the deal is believed to be worth $30 million and should

Cardinals sign reliever Ring

St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals have signed free- agent relief pitcher Royce Ring to a one-year contract, the club announced Monday. The left-handed Ring played 42 games for Atlanta in 2008, going 2-1 with

Rays finalize deal with Burrell

St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays have signed outfielder/designated hitter Pat Burrell to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not released, but numerous reports have stated that the contract will be wor

Rays close to signing Burrell

St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly on the verge of signing outfielder/designated hitter Pat Burrell to a two-year deal. Numerous reports have stated that the contract could be worth $16 million

Report: Jones on his way out of LA

Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It appears as though the Los Angeles Dodgers will soon part ways with outfielder Andruw Jones. According to the Los Angeles Times, Jones has agreed to deferred payments on the $22 million the Dod

D-Backs sign Tony Clark to one-year contract

Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to terms with infielder Tony Clark on a one-year contract Friday. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. The 36-year-old Clark, who began last season with the