St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols confirmed Monday he will not be taking part in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

Houston Astros pitcher Mike Hampton was diagnosed with a minor irregularity in his heartbeat and will return to Houston for a corrective procedure.

The Boston Red Sox announced on Monday that they have signed outfielder Brad Wilkerson to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training as a non-roster player.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed infielder Miguel Cairo to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training on Sunday.

The Cleveland Indians agreed to terms on Sunday with infielder Tony Graffanino on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The Los Angeles Angels avoided arbitration with Ervin Santana on Saturday, signing the right-hander to a four-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were no disclosed.

The New York Mets signed veteran pitcher Livan Hernandez to a minor league contract on Saturday and invited the former World Series MVP to spring training.

The Toronto Blue Jays signed pitcher Dirk Hayhurst to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Friday.

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Bill Hall suffered a partial tear of the left calf muscle that will keep him sidelined during spring training for at least four weeks.

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a minor league contract with pitcher Randy Flores on Thursday.

The Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran reliever Brian Shouse to a one-year contract on Thursday.

Pitcher Braden Looper officially signed a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig released a statement Thursday addressing this past week's revelation that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez admitted to steroid use.

The Houston Astros agreed to terms on one- year contracts with catcher J.R. Towles, pitcher Chris Sampson and infielder Drew Sutton on Thursday.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed outfielder Rick Ankiel to a one-year contract Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla won his arbitration case on Thursday.

The Milwaukee Brewers signed pitchers Eduardo Morlan and Cody Scarpetta to one-year contracts on Wednesday.

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with veteran infielder Kevin Millar on a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday.

The Washington Nationals have reportedly signed first baseman/outfielder Adam Dunn to a two-year contract.