Eli Greenspan

Early on this offseason, here is a list of teams that are making noise early on the free agent market and are ready to strike.

Joe Cowley is reporting via Twitter that Mike Quade will not return as Cubs manager next season.

Blue Jays assistant GM Tony LaCava has reportedly turned down the Orioles offer for GM.

The Cubs announced this evening that former Padres GM Jed Hoyer and assistant GM Jason McLeod will be leaving the Padres and joining the Cubs.

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein will take over as the Cubs' next president and will hire a general manager.

SI.com is reporting that White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is close to becoming the next Marlins manager.

Former Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone told Sirius XM radio that John Smoltz used to rub pine tar on the balls when he pitched.

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Carlos Zambrano has been suspended. Casey Coleman will be replacing him in the rotation.

The Twins have offered outfielder Michael Cuddyer a two-year extension worth 16 million dollars, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

B.J. Upton is now the most coveted outfielder on the market.

The Tigers have acquired third baseman Wilson Betemit from the Royals in exchange for two minor leaguers, according to FOXSPORTS.com.

The latest out of Oakland is that the Athletics and Pirates are in discussion about a trade involving outfielder Josh Willingham.

The Angels are interested in acquiring Angels third baseman Aramis Ramirez, according to Ken Rosenthal on Twitter.

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The Brewers are reportedly going to give third baseman Mat Gamel a closer look at third base hoping to find a clear regular between the struggling Casey McGehee and Gamel.

The Rangers have interest in Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran.

Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez resigned his managerial post today after going 1-17 in the month of June.

The bubble surrounding the relievers market is about to pop.

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that recently released infielder Bill Hall is already drawing interest from multiple teams.

Third baseman Mike Moustakas has been promoted from Triple-A Omaha, according to Bob Dutton on Twitter.

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ESPN.com is reporting that teammates of young Braves outfielder Jason Heyward are starting to get frustrated with his prolonged absence.

MLB.com's Bill Ladsen reports that the Nationals remain interested in Rays outfielder B.J. Upton.

The Astros released second baseman Bill Hall today to clear up some space in the middle infield.

After a brief resurrection, Red Sox lefty Rich Hill may be heading for season ending surgery.

Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is leaning towards having Tommy John surgery, according to Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown.