Baseball

The new manager of the Chicago White Sox didn't curse, rant or make any headlines during his first media session of the spring.

The Cleveland Indians have signed veteran infielder Cristian Guzman to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.

The New York Yankees have signed reliever David Aardsma to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.

A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved the disclosure statement outlining the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan, keeping the team's plan for an April 30 sale on track.

There is no better phrase for a baseball fan than, "Pitchers and catchers report." Although the weather here in the Northeast has resembled spring for much of the winter, the fact that baseball is starting is a clear indication that spring is indeed right around the corner.

The Kansas City Royals on Wednesday agreed to terms on one-year contracts with relievers Greg Holland and Louis Coleman.

The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-hander Rick VandenHurk to a split major league contract on Wednesday.

Raul Ibanez and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract.

Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Joseph Torres has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for a violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Ichiro Suzuki has been in the leadoff spot for almost his entire 11 years with the Seattle Mariners, but that will not be the case this season.