MLB News: Around the League-May 19th

Games to Watch

St. Louis Cardinals (Wacha 5-0, 2.06) at New York Mets (Niese 3-3, 2.49) 7:10 p.m. ET
Cincinnati Reds (Cueto 3-3, 2.93) at Kansas City Royals (Ventura 2-3, 5.36) 8:10 p.m. ET
Chicago Cubs (Hammel 3-1, 3.11) at San Diego Padres (Shields 5-0, 3.91) 10:10 p.m. ET

Milestone Tracker

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera enters tonight’s game against the Brewers one RBI shy of 1,400.

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre enters tonight’s game against the Red Sox one RBI shy of 1,400.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler enters tonight’s game against the Brewers one double shy of 300.

Angels closer Huston Street enters tonights game with 287 saves and one shy of tying Jose Valverde for 28th all-time.

News

Kansas City Royals

Rafael Furcal has retired.  View Article

Atlanta Braves

Braves sign Nick Masset and designate John Cornely for assignment. View Article

New York Mets

The Mets have agreed to terms with Cuban catcher Lednier Ricardo.

The Mets have designated Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Lefty Eury De La Rosa has been designated for assignment.

Hyun-jin Ryu is leaning toward shoulder surgery. View Article

Hector Olivera has passed his physical and is set to report to Arizona next week.  View Article

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs have traded Welington Castillo to the Mariners for Yoervis Medina.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners have acquired Welington Castillo from the Cubs for Yoervis Medina.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays have designated Todd Redmond for assignment. View Article

New York Yankees

Jacoby Ellsbury is headed to the 15-day disabled list.  View Article