OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Jason Giambi is returning to his professional baseball roots with the Oakland Athletics. (MORE)

CINCINNATI (AP) Jerry Hairston Jr. stayed with the Cincinnati Reds, agreeing Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract. (MORE)

NEW YORK (AP) Phillies reliever J.C. Romero was suspended for the first 50 games of next season on Tuesday after testing positive for a banned substance contained in a supplement developed by convicted BALCO chemist Patrick Arnold. (MORE)

CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Indians and free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano, a four-year bust with the New York Yankees because of injuries, agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Tuesday. (MORE)

DENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies added depth to their rotation, acquiring durable right-hander Jason Marquis from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for reliever Luis Vizcaino. (MORE)

NEW YORK (AP) Still looking to fill out the rotation, the New York Mets are ready to make their push for a proven starting pitcher. (MORE)

BALTIMORE (AP) Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara and the Baltimore Orioles have reached a preliminary agreement on a two-year contract. (MORE)

CHICAGO (AP) The White Sox have reached a tentative agreement with young Cuban star Dayan Viciedo. (MORE)

HAVANA (AP) Ace pitcher Yadel Marti and star outfielder Yasser Gomez have been thrown off Cuba's top league team for "a grave act of indiscipline," likely ending their hopes of playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. (MORE)

NEW YORK (AP) Mike Mussina took a secret to the ballpark every day this season. Maybe that's why he was so successful on the mound, so jovial in the clubhouse. (MORE)