Nationals get Doug Fister in trade  —  The Washington Nationals acquired pitcher Doug Fister in a Monday night trade with the Detroit Tigers  —  In exchange, the Nationals sent infielder Steve Lombardozzi, left-hander Ian Krol and minor league lefty Robbie Ray to the Tigers.

10 p.m. update: Marlins in mix for Red Sox catcher; Philbin, Sherman, Coyle address Dolphins issues  —  10 p.m. update: The Marlins are one of three teams in the mix to sign Red Sox free agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, an official in touch with the team's front office told us earlier this evening.

SF Giants minor leaguers injured in Arizona car crash  —  Sponsored Links  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —  A Scottsdale, Ariz., fire official says four people with the San Francisco Giants' minor league team were injured in a Tuesday morning crash.  —  Battalion Chief Rod Thompson says the four …

Mariners Close To Deal With Willie Bloomquist  —  11:44am: Bloomquist's deal is expected to be a two-year pact in the $5-6MM range, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic (on Twitter).  —  10:49am: The Mariners are nearing a deal with free agent utility player Willie Bloomquist …

Yanks make offer to Hiroki Kuroda  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees have extended an offer to starter Hiroki Kuroda in an attempt to entice the right-hander to pitch one more season in the Bronx instead of retiring or returning to Japan to play, a source with knowledge of the discussions told ESPNNewYork.com.

McCann officially signs $85M deal with NYY … Catcher Brian McCann has signed his new deal and will be officially introduced as a member of the New York Yankees on Thursday.  —  McCann has passed his physical and the final language of his five-year, $85 million contract …

Nomar Garciaparra joins Dodgers broadcasting crew  —  Nomar Garciaparra, who attended Bellflower-St. John Bosco High School and played three seasons for the Dodgers, has been hired as a commentator for the Dodgers' new regional sports network SportsNet LA. (Steven Senne / Associated Press / March 10, 2010)

Navarro signing means Arencibia all but gone  —  TORONTO - J.P. Arencibia's time with the Toronto Blue Jays is on the verge of running out.  —  Three sources told sportsnet.ca that general manager Alex Anthopoulos will non-tender the 27-year-old ahead of Monday's midnight deadline if a trade partner doesn't emerge.

Reliant security guards say they were fired for taking photos with Tom Brady  —  HOUSTON - Two security guards working Sunday's Houston Texans game claim they were fired after taking a picture with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.  —  Joel Williams, who was working security at Reliant Stadium …

Suzuki could be Soto's partner as Rangers catching duo  —  With more catchers coming off the market, the Rangers are looking at Kurt Suzuki to partner with Geovany Soto behind the plate for them in 2014.  —  Suzuki was the Athletics starting catcher from 2008-12 before being traded to the Nationals.

Pirates mourn passing of 24-year-old outfielder  —  Chambers died in sleep over weekend; spent five seasons in organization  —  Minor League outfielder Evan Chambers passed away in his sleep over the weekend, leaving the Pirates organization in mourning on Monday over the loss of a talented player and beloved teammate.

Reds said to have cut ties with outfielder Paul  —  Deadline passes; club announcement expected regarding arbitration-eligible players  —  CINCINNATI — The Reds did not offer a 2014 contract to arbitration-eligible outfielder Xavier Paul before Monday's deadline, The Associated Press reported.