MLB News

By: Clay

-The Braves finally removed Billy Wagner from their 40 man roster.
-Cubs catcher Max Ramirez cleared waivers and was outrighted to minor league camp.
-Mets reliever Jason Isringhausen, who didn't make the club out of Spring Training, agreed to spend two weeks in Port St. Lucie.
-The Royals designated catcher Lucas May for assignment.
-The Royals placed Jason Kendall on the 15-day DL.
-The Astros plan to designate Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment Thursday. The Astros will have ten days to outright Rowland-Smith to the minor leagues, trade him, or release him.
-The Yankees are selling Romulo Sanchez's rights to a Japanese team.
-Andre Ethier told Tony Jackson of ESPNLosAngeles that he won't be surprised if the Dodgers trade or non-tender him after the season.
-The Pirates traded infielder Jim Negrych to the Marlins for catcher Carlos Paulino.
-The Phillies released second baseman Luis Castillo. In place of an injured Utley, the Phils will go with Wilson Valdez and some combination of Michael Martinez, Pete Orr, and Delwyn Young.
-Outfielder Dewayne Wise exercised his out clause and has been released by the Marlins.
-The Yankees released Ronnie Belliard.
-The Rockies acquired third baseman Josh Fields from the Pirates for a player to be named later or cash.
-The Indians placed Grady Sizemore on the 15-day DL.
-The Brewers placed Jon Lucroy and Corey Hart on the 15-day DL.