Angels get Iannetta from Rockies for Chatwood  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—The Los Angeles Angels acquired catcher Chris Iannetta(notes) from the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in a trade for right-hander Tyler Chatwood(notes).  —  New Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto made his first significant move …

Cubs sign OF David DeJesus  —  The Cubs and outfielder David DeJesus have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with a club option for the 2014 campaign, the team announced on Wednesday.  DeJesus is expected to make $4.25 million in the first two seasons with the option year worth $6.5 million, or a $1.5 million buyout.

Mets have inquired about A's Andrew Bailey  —  “The Mets are among the at least half-dozen teams that have inquired seriously about Oakland closer Andrew Bailey,” a person familiar with those talks told Joel Sherman of the New York Post.  —  However, according to Sherman …

Williams, Mueller among HOF ballot newcomers  —  NEW YORK — Former AL batting champions Bernie Williams and Bill Mueller are among 13 newcomers on baseball's 2012 Hall of Fame ballot, joining top holdovers Barry Larkin, Jack Morris, Lee Smith and Jeff Bagwell.

Red Sox hire Bobby Valentine  —  The Boston Red Sox announced Wednesday night that Bobby Valentine will be introduced as manager Thursday.  —  The team will host a news conference at 5:30 p.m. at Fenway Park to announce Valentine's hire.  —  The hiring comes a little over two months since …

Moreland undergoes surgery on right wrist  —  First baseman expected to be ready for start of regular season  —  ARLINGTON — The Rangers are looking at the possibility of first baseman Mitch Moreland not being ready for Spring Training after he underwent surgery on his right wrist on Wednesday.

Slimmer Teixeira seeks improvement vs. righties  —  NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira says that he is already about 10 pounds lighter thanks to diet and exercise, but what the Yankees first baseman really wants to do is bulk up his batting average from the left side.

Competitive Balance Lottery to shake up Draft  —  Small-market, low-revenue teams to get chance at extra picks  —  There's enough information to digest from the new Collective Bargaining Agreement to make Thanksgiving dinner seem like an appetizer.  Getting a grasp on how the First-Year Player Draft …

Arencibia, Lawrie named to Topps Rookie team  —  TORONTO — J.P. Arencibia and Brett Lawrie were named to the 2011 Topps All-Star Rookie Team on Wednesday morning.  —  Arencibia hit .219 with 78 RBIs while setting a Blue Jays franchise record for home runs by a catcher with 23.

Royals Designate Jeff Bianchi For Assignment  —  The Royals have designated infielder Jeff Bianchi for assignment to create 40-man roster space for Jonathan Broxton, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (Twitter link).  Kansas City's 40-man roster remains full.