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Clark named director of player relations for MLBPA

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

Garciaparra calls it a career

The Boston Red Sox have called a morning news conference at which time infielder Nomar Garciaparra is expected to announce his retirement.

Tests confirm overactive thyroid for Reyes

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

Long-time Dodger Willie Davis dies

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

Nathan has significant ligament tear

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

Rangers acquire Ramirez from Yankees

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

Knoxville's Joe Nathan has torn ligament

Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow.

Orioles renew contracts of Jones, Wieters

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.

Boston signs 13

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.

A's come to terms with P Bailey, 28 others

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

Twins closer Nathan to undergo tests on elbow

Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan traveled back to Minnesota on Sunday to undergo an MRI and CT scan on his surgically repaired right elbow.

Dodgers C Martin out 4-6 weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin will miss four to six weeks of action due to a pulled groin muscle.

Royals' Gordon to miss 3-4 weeks

The Kansas City Royals announced Sunday that third baseman Alex Gordon is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks with a broken right thumb, leaving his status for Opening Day unclear.

Twins lock up P Blackburn, sign 20 others

The Minnesota Twins on Sunday signed pitcher Nick Blackburn to a four-year, $14 million contract. The deal also includes a club option for the 2014 season worth $8 million.

Cubs' Guzman has tear in shoulder

Cubs reliever Angel Guzman has a ligament tear in his right shoulder and will not be ready for Opening Day.

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