Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons will require surgery after suffering a torn ligament in his left thumb, the team announced Monday.
Jimmy Rollins spent a lot of years with the Philadelphia Phillies antagonizing New York Mets fans with his swagger and competitive spirit. He was among a select group of opposing players that fans in Flushing Meadows most loved to hate.
Derek Jeter has now played in more games at shortstop than anyone in Major League history, except for Omar Vizquel.
Stephen Drew, who rejected a $14.1 million qualifying offer from Boston after the World Series to pursue a multiyear deal elsewhere that never materialized, came to terms on an agreement with the Red Sox for a prorated version of Boston's original offer.
The Detroit Tigers have released opening day shortstop Alex Gonzalez and purchased the contract of infielder Danny Worth from Triple-A Toledo.
