MLB Headline News

• Law: Ranking the farm systems
  Thanks to some shrewd trades over the past year, San Diego's system is stacked


• Cuban OF Cespedes hopes to play for Marlins
  Marlins president David Samson confirmed Tuesday night that his team would meet with Cuban free agent Yoenis Cespedes on Wednesday in Miami and told ESPN.com the club could make Cespedes an offer by the end of the day.


• Baseball Hall to begin drug education program
  The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults -- in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on the ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.


• Bonifacio 2nd Marlin to beat team in arbitration
  Emilio Bonifacio became the second player to defeat the Miami Marlins in salary arbitration this year.


• Bergesen, Orioles argue cases in arbitration
  Right-hander Brad Bergesen and the Baltimore Orioles have argued their cases in salary arbitration.


• Kershaw agrees to two-year deal with Dodgers
  Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers agreed to a two-year deal Tuesday.


• A's agree to extend Beane through '19 season
  Billy Beane is planning to stay in the Bay Area for the long haul.


• Rangers hire assistant to help support Hamilton
  The Rangers announced Tuesday night that Shayne Kelley has been named a major league staff assistant and part of his duties will be to support Josh Hamilton.
  
  


• Reds ink OF Ludwick, LHP Francis to add depth
  The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, signing outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract and left-handed starter Jeff Francis to a minor league deal.


• Source: Andrus, Rangers agree to 3-year deal
  The Rangers have avoided arbitration with Elvis Andrus, agreeing to a three-year deal with the shorstop, according to a source.


• Tigers GM expects Fielder will stay productive
  Dave Dombrowski is showing no sign of buyer's remorse.


• Orioles trade Guthrie to Rockies for 2 pitchers
  The Orioles traded right-handed starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies for right-handers Matt Lindstrom and Jason Hammel.


• Source: Yanks look at Damon, Matsui, Ibanez
  The New York Yankees are considering adding a left-handed bat, and one of the three most prominent remaining free agents -- Raul Ibanez, Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui -- could be on the team within a week, according to a major league source.


• Twins hope charities benefit from Kim-Kris split
  The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too.