6:35 AM - James Russell (Cle) signed a minor league contract with the Indians on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Tommy Stokke of FanRag Sports reports.

9:24 AM - James Russell (Phi) cleared waivers Friday and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

11:52 AM - James Russell (Phi) was designated for assignment Wednesday.

12:47 PM - James Russell (Phi) Phillies selected Russell's contract Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

6:48 AM - James Russell (Phi) signed a minor league deal with the Phillies on Thursday and will receive an invite to major league spring training.

1:58 PM - James Russell (ChC) was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

1:21 PM - James Russell (ChC) was DFA'd on Tuesday.

4:56 AM - James Russell (ChC) gave up three unearned runs in one-third of an inning against the Reds on Monday.

5:26 AM - James Russell (ChC) put another zero on the board Saturday, his 11th consecutive scoreless appearance.

8:58 PM - James Russell (ChC) Russell picked up his first save of the year with a perfect 13th against the Marlins on Monday.

5:09 AM - James Russell (ChC) Russell (arm) threw an inning Wednesday in his Cactus League debut.

3:03 PM - James Russell (ChC) Russell (arm) will make his Cactus League debut Wednesday.

5:43 AM - James Russell (ChC) Russell (arm) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday and could be ready for game action by the end of next week.

6:43 AM - James Russell (ChC) Russell (arm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday in Cubs camp.

6:28 AM - James Russell (ChC) Russell has yet to appear in a Cactus League game this spring because of arm fatigue.

9:18 AM - James Russell (ChC) avoided arbitration with LHP James Russell by agreeing to a one-year, $1.77 million contract.

4:13 PM - James Russell (ChC) Levine of ESPNChicago.com reports that the Cubs nearly traded James Russell to the Braves last week.

9:31 PM - James Russell (ChC) Russell gave up a three-run homer after taking over in the eighth inning to take a blown save and a loss Tuesday against the A's.

4:51 PM - James Russell (ChC) Sports' Jon Heyman reports that teams have asked the Cubs about James Russell, but they are not inclined to trade him.

11:33 PM - James Russell (ChC) Russell has emerged as one of the Cubs' few bright spots in 2013, checking in with a 1.04 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 23 appearances.

1:09 PM - James Russell (ChC) and RHP James Russell avoided arbitration by agreeing to a contract.