Baseball News

Curtis Granderson has announced his retirement after a 16-year career.

New Astros manager Dusty Baker said there will be no scandal on his watch. "This has been an embarrassment for a lot of people."

The Pirates have signed left-hander Derek Holland, who pitched for the Giants and Cubs last season, to a minor-league deal, according to sources.

Matt Adams, who played for the Nationals last season, agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets on Friday, hoping to earn a job as a backup and a bat with pop off the bench.

New York's "other team" hasn't created the buzz of its neighbor in the Bronx, but there's a lot to like in Queens -- particularly the lineup.