Kevin McClatchy, the Pirates' controlling owner in 1996-2007, sold his remaining minority shares in the franchise and his position on the board of directors, the team announced this afternoon. (Today)
The Pirates yesterday agreed to terms with two shortstops, Anderson Machado and Pedro Lopez, on minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. (Today)
Phillies reliever J.C. Romero was suspended for the first 50 games of next season yesterday after testing positive for a banned substance contained in a supplement developed by convicted BALCO chemist Patrick Arnold. (Today)
The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement yesterday on a $30 million, three-year contract. The deal is subject to a physical scheduled for Thursday. (Yesterday)