Rangers, Gagne agree to deal  —  Former All-Star reliever to join Texas pending physical  —  ARLINGTON — The Rangers have agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with reliever Eric Gagne.  The agreement is pending a physical but the Rangers have already checked out his medical reports and are satisfied that he is healthy again.

Houston deals for Colorado's Jennings  —  The Astros have acquired right-hander Jason Jennings from the Rockies, FOXSports.com has learned.  —  The Rockies will receive center fielder Willy Taveras and right-handers Jason Hirsh and Taylor Buchholz for Jennings and right-hander Miguel Asencio, major-league sources said.

Braves bid adieu to Giles, Reitsma  —  Veterans not tendered contracts before Tuesday night deadline  —  After their attempts to trade Marcus Giles proved unsuccessful, the Braves were forced to say goodbye to the former All-Star second baseman without the benefit of compensation.

Mariners, Batista agree to terms  —  Charismatic right-handed pitcher will take physical Thursday to complete the deal  —  He might not be the big name Seattle fans were hoping for, but the Mariners finally are poised to add a veteran free-agent pitcher, agreeing to terms with right-hander Miguel Batista.

Kapler retires to become minor league manager  —  BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox outfielder Gabe Kapler retired Tuesday after nine major league seasons to start a managerial career with the team's Class-A farm team in Greenville, S.C., a move he hopes will lead to big league job.

Boras says Matsuzaka worth $100 million  —  NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Scott Boras, the agent for Daisuke Matsuzaka said his client "is worth well in excess of $100 million."  The Boston Red Sox may not agree, but they said on Monday night that they were prepared to increase their offer to the pitcher.

YANKS, BOSOX GUN FOR BUC  —  Is there anything the Red Sox and Yankees won't fight over?  Now it's Pirates lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez.  —  While the Red Sox are engaged in the high stakes Daisuke Matsuzaka negotiations that have to be completed by midnight Thursday …

METS LUKEWARM ON ZITO & MULDER  —  The Rangers reportedly anted up for Barry Zito yesterday, though the numbers were not disclosed.  But if they ultimately offered six years and around $100 million - an ever-popular prediction - then he will play in Arlington.  —  At least, that's the conclusion the Mets are bracing for.

Angels agree to deal with reliever Oliver  —  The Angels, refusing to abandon the concept of a left-hander in the bullpen, signed veteran reliever Darren Oliver to a one-year, $1.5-million contract with a $2-million vesting option for 2008.  —  After going most of 2004 and 2005 without …

Gomez, Piniero, Guiel among non-tendered crop  —  DETROIT — Playoff hero Alexis Gomez was not offered a contract by the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, making him a free agent.  —  Gomez split last season between Detroit and Triple-A Toledo.  He batted .272 with a home run and six RBI during …

D-Backs make offer to Mulder  —  As the Diamondbacks continue to work the phones in hopes of adding another starting pitcher and maybe, a little more bullpen help, one of their starters from last season was on the verge of signing elsewhere.  —  Right-hander Miguel Batista …

Free agent Suppan, Pirates still talking  —  Team also negotiating with Japanese pitcher  —  By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  —  The Pirates have not extended a formal contract to free-agent pitcher Jeff Suppan, but they have proposed a two-year deal and are among the handful …