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The first big offseason move for the Houston Astros has finally happened. The Astros sent pitcher Jordan Lyles and outfielder Brandon Barnes to the Colorado Rockies for speedy outfielder Dexter Fowler .

The San Francisco Giants say some of the baseball club's minor league players were injured in a Tuesday morning automobile collision in Scottsdale, Ariz.

A center fielder helps the Boston Red Sox win the World Series, then joins the team's archrival, the New York Yankees, as a free agent.

Keeping active in the trade market, the Oakland Athletics acquired right-handed reliever Luke Gregerson from the San Diego Padres for outfielder Seth Smith.

The Oakland Athletics have added outfield depth, acquiring Craig Gentry and right-hander Josh Lindblom from the division rival Texas Rangers for outfielder Michael Choice and minor league infielder Chris Bostick.

APRIL 19: Ryan Hanigan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds tags out Donovan Solano #17 of the Miami Marlins in the third inning during the game at Great American Ball Park on April 19, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The New York Yankees signed catcher Brian McCann to a five-year, $85 million contract with a vesting option for a sixth year.

This book cover image released by Little, Brown and Company shows "The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams," by Ben Bradlee, Jr. Photo: Little, Brown And Company, AP Ted Williams would have loved to see his Boston Red Sox go from worst to first and capture their third championship in a decade.

As Scott Kazmir and Willie Bloomquist found new teams and other big-money free agents negotiated, dozens of players with lower profiles waited to find out whether they would be dumped on the market by their clubs Monday night.

The Los Angeles Angels did not offer contracts to starting pitchers Jerome Williams and Tommy Hanson on Monday night, making them free agents.

The New York Mets did not offer contracts to pitchers Jeremy Hefner and Scott Atchison, infielders Omar Quintanilla and Justin Turner, and utilityman Jordany Valdespin ahead of Monday night's deadline, making the five free agents.

The A's got Johnson on Monday for infielder Jemile Weeks and a player to be named, capping a busy day for general manager Billy Beane.

Doug Fister was 14-9 with a 3.67 ERA last season with the Detroit Tigers. The deal was announced Monday night.

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that pitcher Jonny Venters and infielder Ramiro Pena agreed to contracts for the 2014 season.

In the fifth battle of stars in the annual "Mid-Summer Classic," the American League plated four runs in the first inning, exploded for five tallies in the sixth, and then staved off a late rally by the senior circuit to hold on to a 10-8 victory at Cleveland's Dunn Field.

The Seattle Mariners and free agent utility infielder Willie Bloomquist are close to agreeing to terms on a deal, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired catcher Chris Stewart from the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later.

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This offseason could be a fantastic one for the Washington Nationals . There are quality free agents on the market or minor league prospects just waiting to fill what needs the team has.