All-time saves leader Hoffman retires

All-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman is retiring at age 43 and will take a job in the San Diego Padres' front office.

The Beverly Hills Sports Council, which represents Hoffman, confirmed Tuesday that he is done after recording 601 saves in 18 seasons.

Hoffman played the bulk of his career with San Diego after being acquired as a rookie from the Marlins in 1993. He left San Diego as a free agent after the 2008 season and pitched with the Brewers for two seasons. MLB.com first reported Hoffman's retirement.

Penny: 1-year deal with Tigers

Righthander Brad Penny has agreed to a one-year, $3-million contract with the Detroit Tigers, a person familiar with the negotiation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement hasn't been announced. The deal includes $3 million in performance bonuses.

Penny, 32, is coming off an abbreviated season with St. Louis. He went on the disabled list in late May with a strain in his upper back and didn't return, finishing 3-4 with a 3.23 ERA in nine starts.

Gonzalez's deal official

Carlos Gonzalez has finalized his seven-year, $80-million contract with the Colorado Rockies. The deal keeps him in purple pinstripes through 2017. He had a breakout season in 2010, winning a Silver Slugger award and a Gold Glove. The 25-year-old won the NL batting title with a .336 average and also hit 34 homers and drove in 117 runs.

Rangers' Hamilton hospitalized

AL MVP Josh Hamilton has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Texas disclosed his condition and said Hamilton was diagnosed with an early case Monday. The team expects the hospital to release him by Wednesday. - AP Yankees coaches coming back

The Yankees announced the return of their entire coaching staff with the exception of pitching coach Dave Eiland, who was replaced on Nov. 19 by Larry Rothschild. The returning coaches are: Mike Harkey (bullpen), Mick Kelleher (first base), Kevin Long (hitting), Tony Peña (bench) and Rob Thomson (third base).