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The mother of former major leaguer Victor Zambrano has been kidnapped.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.
The Philadelphia Phillies declined the 2010 team option on third baseman Pedro Feliz, making him a free agent.
N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 2
NEW YORK — Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez, closer Brad Lidge and reliever Scott Eyre are due to have surgery this upcoming week, the team announced Saturday.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.
The Minnesota Twins exercised the 2011 option on the contract of outfielder Michael Cuddyer.
Giants star pitcher and reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum has reportedly reached a plea agreement stemming from a drug possession charge that occurred on October 30.
SEATTLE — San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday.
Outfielder Manny Ramirez notified the Dodgers on Friday that he's exercising the $20 million option and will return to Los Angeles next season.
Outfielder Vladimir Guerrero and third baseman Chone Figgins of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were two of the 39 players that filed for free agency on Friday.
LOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.
NEW YORK — Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees' championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday. The whole scene made him a little wistful.
N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 2