SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dick Tidrow, a former major league pitcher and longtime member of the San Francisco Giants' front office, has died. He was 74. The Giants announced his death Wednesday on behalf of the Tidrow family. He died unexpectedly Saturday in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. “Our entire organization is heartbroken by the news of Dick’s passing,” Giants President and CEO Larry Baer said. “So much of our success over these past three decades is directly linked to Dick’s contributions." Tidrow pitched parts of 13 major league seasons for the Indians, the Yankees, Cubs, White Sox and Mets. The 6-foot-4 right-hander had a 100-94 career record with a 3.68 ERA over 620 appearances with 138 starts. Tidrow most recently served as the Giants' senior adviser to the president of baseball operations. He spent 28 seasons in a half-dozen roles with the Giants after joining the franchise before the 1994 season as a major league scout. The former pitcher's guidance was crucial during the Giants' three... [More]

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dick Tidrow, a former major league pitcher and longtime member of the San Francisco Giants' front office, has died. He was 74. The Giants announced his death Wednesday on behalf of the Tidrow family. He died unexpectedly Saturday in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. “Our entire organization is heartbroken by the news of Dick’s passing,” Giants President and CEO Larry Baer said. “So much of our success over these past three decades is directly linked to Dick’s contributions. He will be truly missed by all of us and our thoughts are with Mari Jo and his entire family during this difficult time.” Tidrow pitched parts of 13 major league seasons for the Indians, the Yankees, Cubs, White Sox and Mets. The 6-foot-4 right-hander had a 100-94 career record with a 3.68 ERA over 620 appearances with 138 starts. Tidrow most recently served as the Giants' senior adviser to the President of Baseball Operations, He spent 28 seasons in a half-dozen roles with the Giants after joining the franchise... [More]

Frandsen will start Thursday's game agaisnt the Padres at first base and bat eighth.

Frandsen's contract was selected by the Giants on Wednesday following the news that concussion symptoms that will keep Brandon Belt sidelined indefinitely. While he doesn't have a ton of experience at first base, Frandsen has played the position in the past, and could figure into the mix at first until Belt is cleared to play. The veteran utility player hit a combined .280/.338/.356 at Triple-A between two different organizations this season, but has limited value at the major league level.

Frandsen had his contract selected from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Frandsen's promotion to the Giants' roster comes as a corresponding move after the big league club placed Juan Perez on the 60-day disabled list. With such a banged up roster, a healthy Frandsen will be a welcome addition to the Giants' bench. Frandsen batted .280 with 17 doubles at Triple-A this season.

Frandsen signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Sunday, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports.

After being released by the Diamondbacks two days ago, Frandsen quickly found work with the organization that selected him in the 12th round of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft. Frandsen, who slashed .309/.352/.333 over 81 at-bats with Triple-A Reno in the Diamondbacks' organization, will likely stay in the Pacific Coast League and head to Triple-A Sacramento. His versatility could allow him to earn his way back to the big leagues if injuries decimate the Giants' depth at multiple positions.

Frandsen was released by the Diamondbacks on Friday, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com reports.

Frandsen hit .309 in 26 games with Triple-A Reno to begin the year, but just two of his 25 hits went for extra bases (both doubles) and it seems the Diamondbacks decided he wouldn't be an option for the major league club anytime soon. The 33-year-old will look to latch on elsewhere as organizational depth.

Frandsen signed a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com reports.

The 32-year-old was brought in to bolster the infield depth at Triple-A Reno after Danny Dorn was called up to the major league club. Frandsen hit .259/.299/.309 in 105 games (236 PA) with the Nationals last season.

Frandsen was released by the Nationals on Wednesday, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.

The Nationals' recent acquisition of Matt den Dekker likely caused Frandsen to lose out on winning a reserve gig with the big club. With an assignment to Triple-A Syracuse likely not attractive to Frandsen after he spent all of last season in the majors, the Nationals decided to release him and let him pursue opportunities with another organization.

Frandsen has struggled badly at the plate this spring, hitting .097/.216/./097 in 31 at-bats.

His job is not in jeopardy, however, and Frandsen should still head north as part of the Nationals' bench. Anthony Rendon's knee injury could open up some at-bats at third base in the season's first weeks, but Frandsen will need to find his hitting stroke quickly if he wants to earn a large share of that playing time.

Frandsen and the Nationals avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1 million contract Friday, Nats Insider reports.

Frandsen proved to be a valuable utility player for the Nationals last season by playing four positions and faring well in pinch-hit at-bats, so the club decided to bring him back for another year. Expect him to play a similar role in 2015.

Frandsen got a start in left field Saturday and went 3-for-4 with an RBI.

He's getting about one start a week for the Nationals as a utility player, so it's nice to see him take advantage of an opportunity when he gets one. Don't look for his playing time to increase, however.

Kevin Frandsen went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Padres.

Frandsen had an RBI groundout in the first inning, and he singled and scored in the third inning. The 32-year-old also added a double on the afternoon. He's been starting at third base with Anthony Rendon sidelined, and he should continue to see time at the hot corner until Rendon returns.

Nationals signed INF Kevin Frandsen to a one-year, $900,000 contract.

Frandsen could earn more with incentives. The 31-year-old hit .234/.296/.341 with five home runs and 26 RBI over 278 plate appearances with the Phillies last year and will serve as a utility infielder with his new club.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Nationals will sign infielder Kevin Frandsen.

The deal might already be done, as he was in Nats' camp on Wednesday morning. Frandsen opted for free agency on Tuesday after being outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster. The 31-year-old will likely land a bench job with the Nationals out of spring training.

Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals are interested in Kevin Frandsen.

There could be room for him on the bench after the Nats sent down Tyler Moore. Frandsen opted for free agency earlier Tuesday after being outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster. Kilgore says there are 1-2 other teams interested in the veteran infielder.

Kevin Frandsen has elected free agency.

Frandsen was outrighted off the Phillies' 40-man roster over the weekend and has decided to forfeit his $900,000 salary for 2014 rather than accept an assignment to Triple-A. He'll hope to latch on elsewhere as a bench player.

Phillies sent INF Kevin Frandsen outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Frandsen now has 72 hours to accept the assignment or become a free agent. If accepting, he would remain in camp with the Phillies where he still has a chance to crack the Opening Day roster as a reserve infielder.

Phillies and INF Kevin Frandsen avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $900,000 contract.

Frandsen gets a slight raise over his $850,000 salary from this past season. The 31-year-old has batted .280/.333/.389 over the past two seasons while playing four different positions. He'll operate in a utility role again in 2014.

Kevin Frandsen hit a walkoff solo home run in the Phillies' win over the Mets on Saturday evening.

Jonathan Papelbon coughed up two runs in the top of the ninth inning to blow the Phillies' one-run lead, but Frandsen made everything better with one swing in the bottom of that frame. It was his third home run of the season and the RBI pushed his season total to 11.

Kevin Frandsen hit a two-out, bases-loaded pinch-hit double to give the Phillies a 4-3 win over the Royals on Saturday.

Frandsen is a bench player for the Phils but came up big on Saturday. The 30-year-old only had four at-bats as a pinch hitter last season. With two pinch hits already this year, he's quickly growing comfortable in the role.