MLB

	MLB suspends 2 Mets minor leaguers Major League Baseball suspended two New York Mets minor leaguers Thursday.
	Royals, Gordon agree to one-year deal The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Alex Gordon, the team announced Thursday.
	Rangers ink Cruz to two-year deal The two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers have agreed to a two-year contract with outfielder Nelson Cruz, the team announced on Thursday.
	Report: Harden to miss 2012 season Free agent pitcher Rich Harden will reportedly miss the entire 2012 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
	Orioles beat Bergesen in arbitration Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brad Bergesen lost his arbitration case and will earn a salary of $800,000 for the 2012 season.
	D-Backs settle with reliever Breslow The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration on Thursday with Craig Breslow, signing the veteran reliever to a one-year contract.
	Astros and SS Lowrie agree to terms The Houston Astros and shortstop Jed Lowrie agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, avoiding arbitration.
	Yankees sign veteran INF Branyan The New York Yankees signed veteran infielder Russell Branyan on Wednesday.
	Reds, Ludwick complete 1-year deal The Cincinnati Reds and outfielder Ryan Ludwick have finalized a one-year contract.
	Marlins' Bonifacio wins in arbitration Arbitrators ruled Wednesday in favor of Emilio Bonifacio against the Miami Marlins.