MLB

Former MLB veteran Tony Clark has been hired by the MLBPA as director of player relations.

Nomar Garciaparra has called it a career, as the infielder signed a minor league contract with Boston in order to retire with the Red Sox.

The New York Mets confirmed the test results that stated shortstop Jose Reyes has an overactive thyroid.

Two-time All-Star and long-time Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis died Tuesday. He was 69 years old.

The Texas Rangers have acquired pitcher Edwar Ramirez from the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations.

You could almost hear a collective groan this morning, from Minneapolis all the way down to Fort Myers, as the news began to circulate that Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan could be lost for the season because of a torn ligament in his pitching elbow.

The Baltimore Orioles have renewed the contracts of young stars Adam Jones, Matt Wieters, Brad Bergesen and Nolan Reimold, while also agreeing to 2010 contracts with 22 other players.

Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan has a "significant" ligament tear in his right elbow.

The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with 13 players on one-year contracts for the 2010 season on Monday. No further terms were disclosed.

Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey was one of 29 pre-arbitration players to agree to contracts for the 2010 season.