Sheriff's detectives say that an American League Championship ring belonging to Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has been stolen from his California home.

Josh Hamilton shed no tears, used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done.

The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Micah Owings on a one-year contract.

A woman stalked and shook down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, getting him to pay her $6,000 and demanding more by threatening to harm his reputation, prosecutors said Thursday.

The Cleveland Indians reportedly have a one- year deal in place with free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman.

The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with veteran starter Edwin Jackson on a one-year contract.

The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration with reliever Rafael Perez on Thursday, signing him to a one-year deal.

The Washington Nationals have reportedly won their salary arbitration case against pitcher John Lannan.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with veteran relief pitcher Chad Durbin on Wednesday.

The Blue Jays have signed pitcher Francisco Cordero to a one-year contract worth $4.5 million, the team announced Wednesday.

The Seattle Mariners signed infielder Carlos Guillen to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training Wednesday.

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday signed pitcher Juan Cruz to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The Houston Astros signed veteran pitcher Livan Hernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training Tuesday.

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a one- year contract with pitcher Dustin Moseley, avoiding arbitration in the process.

The Cleveland Indians acquired INF/OF Russ Canzler from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations Tuesday.

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with catcher Miguel Montero and infielder Ryan Roberts on Tuesday, agreeing to terms on one-year contracts with both players.

The Philadelphia Phillies added a durable arm to their bullpen by signing Chad Qualls to a one-year, $1.15 million contract on Tuesday.

The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with catcher Miguel Montero on Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract.

The Milwaukee Brewers signed veteran outfielder Corey Patterson to a minor league deal on Monday.

The Baltimore Orioles signed and invited 14 non-roster players to spring training. Among those with previous major league experience are pitchers Armando Galarraga and Pat Neshek and catcher Ronny Paulino.