10:45 AM - Joe Saunders (KC) signed LHP Joe Saunders to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Omaha.

11:53 AM - Joe Saunders (Tex) released LHP Joe Saunders.

11:17 AM - Joe Saunders (Tex) designated LHP Joe Saunders for assignment.

6:15 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders was lit up for seven runs in five innings by the Orioles in Monday's loss.

3:35 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders allowed seven hits and three runs -- two earned -- over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Indians on Sunday.

7:24 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders allowed two runs while giving up 10 hits over six innings in a loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.

7:39 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders got the no-decision, tossing five shutout innings as the Rangers defeated the Twins 1-0 on Wednesday.

12:19 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) activated LHP Joe Saunders from the 15-day disabled list.

9:26 AM - Joe Saunders (Tex) manager Ron Washington announced Saturday that Joe Saunders will replace Scott Baker in the rotation.

6:40 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Rangers haven't decided whether Joe Saunders (ankle) will make another rehab start.

5:26 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders (ankle) could take Robbie Ross' spot in the rotation next week.

1:09 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Rangers have told Joe Saunders (ankle) that they want him to prepare for a spot in the bullpen.

3:36 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders (ankle) worked four innings in an extended spring training game on Friday.

4:32 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders (ankle) will throw three innings and/or 50 pitches Friday in an extended spring training game.

2:46 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders felt some renewed pain in his left ankle during a bullpen session on Wednesday.

4:45 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders (ankle) threw a successful bullpen session Monday.

11:16 AM - Joe Saunders (Tex) placed LHP Joe Saunders on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 5.

1:53 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders was blasted for seven runs in 4 1/3 innings by the Astros on Saturday.

10:41 AM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders has won a spot in the Rangers' starting rotation.

7:15 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders was pummeled in Sunday's loss to the Padres, giving up nine runs (four earned) on eight hits in only 1 1/3 innings.

3:41 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders said Sunday that he's currently dealing with the "dead arm" phase of spring training.

1:13 PM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders allowed four runs (three earned) in three innings of work during Tuesday's start against the White Sox.

6:02 AM - Joe Saunders (Tex) Saunders is guaranteed $500,000 in his contract with the Rangers.

5:08 AM - Joe Saunders (Tex) signed LHP Joe Saunders to a one-year contract.

12:21 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Rangers are expected to sign left-hander Joe Saunders.

6:12 AM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports that the Twins are showing interest in free agent hurler Joe Saunders.

6:21 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Rangers brought in Joe Saunders for a workout Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

5:38 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Sports' Jon Morosi reports the Orioles are talking with free agent Joe Saunders.

8:25 AM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Landis, the agent for Joe Saunders, told FOX Sports' Jon Morosi that his client plans to pitch in 2014.

12:42 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) declined LHP Joe Saunders' $6.5 million option for 2014.

8:08 AM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders isn't expected to make another start this season.

6:15 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders allowed just one (unearned) run over 5 1/3 innings Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Astros.

9:01 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders yielded seven runs on nine hits over seven innings Monday in a loss to the Rangers.

9:37 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders was whipped for four runs on 10 hits and three walks over six innings in Tuesday's no-decision opposite the A's.

6:54 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders surrendered five runs in 4 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Rays.

9:15 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders was lit up for nine runs -- four earned -- in 4 1/3 innings by the Brewers on Friday.

2:23 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders allowed two runs on eight hits over six innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles on Sunday.

10:54 AM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Orioles are "working hard on landing" Joe Saunders, according to ESPN's Jim Bowden.

9:21 AM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Orioles are not targeting Joe Saunders at the moment, according to the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.

8:16 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders allowed six runs -- five earned -- over five innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday.

2:59 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders surrendered six runs -- five earned -- in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Indians.

8:25 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders allowed three runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings as the Mariners beat the Astros on Friday.

9:24 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders blanked the Angels for seven innings in a victory Friday night.

11:57 AM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders tossed seven innings of one-run ball Sunday in the Mariners' win over the Reds.

8:03 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders managed to escape relatively unscathed Tuesday, allowing two runs -- one earned -- across 6 2/3 frames in a 9-2 win over the Rangers.

6:21 AM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles have inquired about Joe Saunders, but so far the Mariners' asking price is "too high."

9:56 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders lasted just 1 2/3 innings and gave up six runs Tuesday against the Pirates.

8:54 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders took a complete-game loss after giving up one run in eight innings against the Angels on Wednesday.

9:22 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders pitched seven innings of one-run ball Friday in the Mariners' 3-2 win over the A's.

3:04 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings as the Mariners fell to the Yankees on Saturday.

9:10 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders pitched well for the second straight start Monday, tossing 6 1/3 frames of one-run ball in a 4-2 victory over the White Sox.

9:32 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders limited the Padres to one run and four hits in seven innings Wednesday.

9:36 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders fell to 3-5 after giving up six runs in five innings against the Rangers on Friday.

12:28 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders gave up four runs in 5 1/3 innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Indians.

3:29 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders gave up just one run on five hits over 6 1/3 innings Sunday against the Athletics.

11:42 AM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders was shelled for seven earned runs over five innings Sunday in a loss to the Blue Jays.

8:41 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) his former team, Joe Saunders spun a complete game Monday, holding the Orioles to two runs on just four hits and a walk in a 6-2 victory.

1:12 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders was tagged for eight runs in five innings by the Astros in a loss Wednesday.

7:24 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders was hammered in Friday's loss to the Rangers, allowing seven runs on nine hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work.

9:05 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders spun 6 1/3 scoreless innings in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Astros.

9:10 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders lost his Mariners debut after allowing four runs in four innings Wednesday against the A's.

3:26 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders allowed eight runs on seven hits over five innings in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

3:15 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) Saunders was lit up for seven runs -- five earned -- on nine hits and a walk over just 3 2/3 innings versus the Reds Thursday.

3:29 PM - Joe Saunders (Sea) signed LHP Joe Saunders to a one-year, $6.5 million contract.

2:50 PM - Joe Saunders (Bal) Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that Joe Saunders' one-year deal with the Mariners is worth $6.5 million.

11:26 AM - Joe Saunders (Bal) Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Joe Saunders' deal with the Mariners is for $7 million.

3:31 PM - Joe Saunders (Bal) Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Mariners are in agreement on a one-year deal with Joe Saunders, pending a physical.

6:39 AM - Joe Saunders (Bal) to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun, Joe Saunders has a two-year offer on the table from an unidentified team.

12:25 PM - Joe Saunders (Bal) Wolfson of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities, the Twins are waiting to hear back from free agent left-hander Joe Saunders.

7:50 AM - Joe Saunders (Bal) Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Orioles and Mariners are among the teams in on free agent left-hander Joe Saunders.

8:04 AM - Joe Saunders (Bal) GM Dan Duquette said he expects free agent Joe Saunders to make a decision on where to sign this week.

7:15 AM - Joe Saunders (Bal) Duquette of MLB Network Radio reports that Joe Saunders is still drawing interest from the Mets.

6:00 AM - Joe Saunders (Bal) Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Twins are pursuing free agent left-hander Joe Saunders.

12:32 PM - Joe Saunders (Bal) Ghiroli of MLB.com reports that the Orioles remain in talks with free agent left-hander Joe Saunders.

5:06 AM - Joe Saunders (Bal) to the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles are reluctant to give a three-year deal to free agent Joe Saunders.