Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Dodgers and J.P. Howell are closing in on a one-year deal.
An MRI of Adam Eaton's left elbow revealed no structural damage.
Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that Jesus Montero will be demoted to the Triple-A level.
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington confirmed Thursday that he has not engaged in long-term talks with Jacoby Ellsbury.
Giancarlo Stanton took live batting practice Wednesday for the first time since straining his right hamstring.
Brayan Pena went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in the Tigers' 11-7 victory over the Indians on Wednesday.
John Danks (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to make his season debut Friday against the Marlins.
Clay Buchholz moved to 7-0 on Wednesday after holding the White Sox to one run over seven innings.
Chris Davis went 4-for-4 with his 14th home run Wednesday, and the Orioles beat the Yankees 6-3.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he would be "shocked" if Hiroki Kuroda (calf) was unable to make his next start.
Francisco Liriano fired seven scoreless innings Wednesday in the Pirates' 1-0 victory over the Cubs.
C.J. Wilson allowed just one run over eight innings of the Angels' 7-1 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.