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January 24

For Orioles, Tejada, it looks like a reunion

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles and Miguel Tejada are headed toward a reunion. This time, however, Tejada will play third base instead of shortstop.

January 23

Ex-Braves skipper Bragan dies at 92 notes

FORT WORTH, Texas — Bobby Bragan, the longtime baseball man who managed Braves Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews and Warren Spahn, has died. He was 92.

January 20

Source: Giants, Molina agree to contract

SAN FRANCISCO — In an unexpected twist, Bengie Molina is coming back to the San Francisco Giants.

January 18

Fans come out for McGwire’s return to Cards

ST. LOUIS — Mark McGwire received a standing ovation from Cardinals fans Sunday in his first public appearance in St. Louis since admitting he used steroids.

Associated Press

Astros RHP Lyon recovering from shoulder surgery - 02/09/2010

Astros reliever Brandon Lyon had surgery to drain a small cyst in his pitching shoulder but is expected to be ready for spring training. The team said in a statement Tuesday that Lyon had the cyst drained two weeks ago and has been throwing without discomfort since. The right-hander is expected to begin workouts with his new club Feb.

Jacque Jones gets minor league deal from Twins - 02/09/2010

Jacque Jones has returned to the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a minor league contract. Jones began his major league career with Minnesota in 1999 before joining the Chicago Cubs in 2006. The outfielder's best season came in 2002, when he hit .300 with 27 homers and 85 RBIs while the Twins advanced to the AL championship series.

Padres and catcher Yorvit Torrealba finalize deal - 02/09/2010

Yorvit Torrealba and the San Diego Padres have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees the catcher $1.25 million. Torrealba gets a $750,000 salary this year under Monday's agreement, and the deal includes a $3.5 million mutual option for 2011 with a $500,000 buyout. He figures to share playing time with Nick Hundley,

OF Willy Taveras released by Oakland Athletics - 02/09/2010

Speedy outfielder Willy Taveras has been released by the Oakland Athletics, eight days after he was acquired from Cincinnati with infielder Adam Rosales for infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named. Taveras had been designated for assignment immediately following the Feb. 1 trade. The Athletics owe his $4 million salary in the f