MLB

	Cardinals sign P Linebrink The St. Louis Cardinals have signed pitcher Scott Linebrink to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
	Orioles ink veteran P Ayala The Baltimore Orioles signed veteran reliever Luis Ayala to a one-year contract on Friday.
	Royals sign 12 players to one-year deals Sean O'Sullivan and Blake Wood have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with the Kansas City Royals.
	Indians re-sign SS Cabrera The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration with shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, signing him to a one-year contract on Friday.
	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.