MLB

	Astros agree to deal with Hampton pending a physical The Houston Astros have reportedly come to an agreement on a deal with free agent starting pitcher Mike Hampton pending a physical.
	Brewers offer arbitration to Sabathia, Sheets The Milwaukee Brewers have offered salary arbitration to free agent pitchers C.C. Sabathia and Ben Sheets.
	Henderson among first-timers on 2009 Hall of Fame ballot Rickey Henderson, the all-time leader in runs scored and stolen bases, headlines the list of 10 first-time candidates on the 2009 baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
	Report: Japanese P Tazawa and BoSox agree to contract Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
	Nats P Redding has surgery on toe Washington Nationals right-hander Tim Redding had surgery on his left foot on Friday.
	Red Sox acquire RHP Littleton from Rangers The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed relief pitcher Wes Littleton from the Texas Rangers on Friday for two players to be named later or cash considerations.
	Orioles hire former Reds GM Krivsky as a special assistant The Baltimore Orioles hired Wayne Krivsky as a special assistant to the president of baseball operations on Wednesday .
	Rays' Baldelli honored with 2008 Conigliaro Award Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli was named the winner of the 19th annual Tony Conigliaro Award on Tuesday.
	Stottlemyre done as Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre will not return to the Seattle Mariners as pitching coach next season.
	New Marlins stadium slated for 2012 opening The planned 2011 target date for the new Florida Marlins stadium has been pushed back one year due to the extensive lawsuit filed by auto dealer Norman Braman, according to Marlins president David Samson on Tuesday.