ARLINGTON, Texas, June 27 (UPI) -- Kyle Blanks had two hits and three RBI Saturday when the San Diego Padres recorded a 7-3 inter-league win over the Texas Rangers.

SAN DIEGO, June 21 (UPI) -- Kevan Correia and Heath Bell combined on a two-hitter Sunday, boosting the San Diego Padres past visiting Oakland 4-1.

TORONTO, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- The Toronto Blue Jays Thursday signed free agent shortstop David Eckstein to a one-year contract worth a reported $4.5 million.

CHICAGO, June 2 (UPI) -- The Chicago Cubs have placed backup catcher Henry Blanco on the 15-day disabled list because of his herniated disc.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals Thursday signed free agent shortstop David Eckstein.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Twins Friday announced they have declined their 2005 option on shortstop Cristian Guzman.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Carlos Silva pitched his first career shutout Tuesday as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Anaheim Angeles, 10-0.

MINNEAPOLIS, April 17 (UPI) -- Henry Blanco had a go-ahead single and Andres Blanco, in his major league debut, made a costly throwing error Saturday as Minnesota beat Kansas City, 8-4.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- A .252 batting average translated to a $2.15 million contract for David Eckstein.

MARYVALE, Ariz., March 20 (UPI) -- With their catching situation in disarray, the Atlanta Braves acquired defensive specialist Henry Blanco from the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday for backstop Paul