Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.
Lolich, '68 World Series hero for Tigers, dies at 85
Mickey Lolich, who pitched three complete-game victories to help the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, died Wednesday at the age of 85.
David Peralta, who hit .278 in an 11-year big league career that included nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
The Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced its decisions on cap picks for incoming inductees Carlos Beltrán (Mets), Andruw Jones (Braves) and Jeff Kent (Giants).