Stories for MLB

• Free-agent watch: Good year to go bargain-hunting
  posted on January 18, 2010 - 05:14:00 pm
  
  
  Chris Bahr, Sporting News

  Although there isn't a multitude of impact players available in this offseason's free-agent class, there might not be a better year to grab an established bat/arm at a bargain price.

  
  
  
• Mets will lower center field wall by 8 feet
  posted on February 09, 2010 - 08:08:26 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  The Mets plan to lower the center field wall at Citi Field from 16 feet to eight feet, according to the New York Daily News.

  
  
  
• Jeter, Rivera, Girardi could enter season without new deals
  posted on February 09, 2010 - 07:32:14 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told the New York Post that he will not negotiate new contracts with manager Joe Girardi, shortstop Derek Jeter or closer Mariano Rivera once spring training b

  
  
  
• Coach says Dodgers need to keep a close eye on Ramirez
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 01:03:52 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Dodgers third base coach Larry Bowa told Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe that Manny Ramirez will bear close scrutiny this year because of the way he wore down and lost his pop at the end of last s

  
  
  
• Mariners' Cliff Lee has minor foot surgery
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 11:03:30 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  SEATTLE (AP) — Cliff Lee's first spring training with the Seattle Mariners is off to a slow start already.

  
  
  
• Steve Phillips admits sex addiction, mistakes
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 01:30:59 pm
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Former ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips told Matt Lauer of the "Today" show he first realized he had a sex addiction in August, before his affair with production assistant Brooke H

  
  
  
• Texas Sports Hall of Fame adds 10, including Bud Adams, Lance Berkman
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 06:59:57 pm
  
  

  WACO, Texas — The co-founder of the American Football League and the man who helped bring big-time pro basketball to Texas are two of 10 new inductees into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
  
  
  

• Yankees add Thames, finalize Winn
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 04:33:01 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left

  
  
  
• What MLB teams have chance to end championship drought?
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 12:19:25 pm
  
  

  The Saints needed 43 seasons to win their first Super Bowl. In baseball, five clubs have endured longer droughts without celebrating a World Series championship.

  
  
  
• Brewers will honor Bud Selig with statue
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 10:07:04 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  The Brewers will honor baseball commissioner and former club owner Bud Selig with a statue at Miller Park's Home Plate Plaza, the Milwaukee Small Business Times reports.

  
  
  
• White Sox unretire Aparicio's number for Vizquel
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 09:57:07 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  The White Sox have unretired Hall of Fame shortstop Luis Aparicio's No. 11 so that newly signed free agent Omar Vizquel can wear it, ESPN.com reports.

  
  
  
• Players of the next decade: Rodgers, James, Mauer and Ovechkin
  posted on December 30, 2009 - 06:39:52 am
  
  
  Sporting News

  As 2009 comes to a close, Sporting News experts predict which athletes will rule their sports in the next 10 years.

  
  
  
• Mark McGwire admits using steroids
  posted on January 11, 2010 - 12:07:00 pm
  
  
  Baseball Hall of Fame 2010 Class announced: only Andre Dawson
  posted on January 06, 2010 - 11:02:48 am
  
  

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• Report: Andres Galarraga will mentor Miguel Cabrera
  posted on February 08, 2010 - 01:00:08 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  The Detroit Free Press reports former major league star Andres Galarraga probably will join the Detroit Tigers at their spring training site in Lakeland, Fla., to serve as a mentor for countryman M

  
  
  
• Dominican Republic wins Caribbean Series
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 08:43:22 pm
  
  

  MARGARITA ISLAND, Venezuela — Los Leones del Escogido from the Dominican Republic won the Caribbean Series, beating Venezuela's Leones del Caracas 7-4 Sunday night in the final game of the si

  
  
  
• Padres' GM tries to quiet Gonzalez trade speculation
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 09:58:14 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  After the rumblings Wednesday that San Diego would have no choice but to eventually to trade All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, Padres general manager Jed Hoyer told the Boston Herald that it

  
  
  
• Manny considered returning to AL as DH in 2010
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 05:14:34 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez considered declining his $20 million option for 2010 in hopes of returning to the American League as a DH, according to the team's Web site.

  
  
  
• Torrealba, Padres have one-year, $1.25M deal in the works
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 03:05:14 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  NEW YORK -- Catcher Yorvit Torrealba and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a one-year contract worth $1.25 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.
  
  

• Giants may temporarily move Buster Posey to infield
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 04:07:31 pm
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Giants manager Bruce Bochy told the San Francisco Chronicle that he and general manager Brian Sabean have discussed using catcher Buster Posey in the infield.

  
  
  
• Ball from A-Rod's 500th homer sells for $103,579
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 11:10:03 am
  
  

  LAGUNA NIGEL, Calif. -- The ball Alex Rodriguez hit for his 500th home run has sold at auction for $103,579.

  SCP Auctions said Thursday the buyer decided to remain anonymous.

  
  
  
• Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 01:20:38 pm
  
  

  SAN FRANCISCO -- Tim Lincecum is prepared to hear some harsh criticism in an arbitration hearing with the San Francisco Giants - perhaps even delving into his offseason pot bust.

  
  
  
• Bedard re-signs with Mariners; return to mound unclear
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 09:38:02 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Lefthander Erik Bedard re-signed with Seattle on Saturday, according to the team's Web site.

  
  
  
• Hudson, Twins agree to $5M, 1-year contract
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 08:25:07 pm
  
  

  MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins and second baseman Orlando Hudson have agreed on a one-year contract.

  The Twins announced the deal late Thursday night.

  
  
  
• Exec says Johnny Damon cost himself millions
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 04:20:26 pm
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  It hasn't been an easy offseason for free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon, who continues to search for a new team.

  
  
  
• Agent trying to sell Tigers on Johnny Damon
  posted on February 01, 2010 - 05:59:32 pm
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  The Detroit News reports that Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon, is pushing his client to the Tigers.

  
  
  
• Cardinals, Pujols are talking contract extension
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 05:17:36 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is in discussions with the Cardinals about a contract extension, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

  
  
  
• Nationals, Kennedy have one-year contract pending
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 12:15:09 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  WASHINGTON -- Free-agent second baseman Adam Kennedy and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a contract pending a physical, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.<

  
  
  
• Giles signs minor league contract with Dodgers
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 09:25:03 am
  
  

  LOS ANGELES -- Veteran outfielder Brian Giles has signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  The Dodgers said Sunday that Giles has been invited to big league camp.

  
  
  
• Joba Chamberlain: 'As a competitor, definitely I got frustrated at times'
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 10:28:26 am
  
  

  Joba Chamberlain was in New York City on Tuesday to receive an award for his philanthropic work at the 30th annual Thurman Munson Dinner.

  
  
  
• Baseball Calendar
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 06:55:07 am
  
  

  Feb. 11-19 - Salary arbitration hearings, St. Petersburg, Fla.

  Feb. 18 - Voluntary reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players.

  
  
  
• When it comes to bad offseasons, no one can top the Mets
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 10:06:30 am
  
  

  For every team like the Mariners, whose rebuilt roster makes it a legitimate contender, or player like Matt Holliday, whose seven-year, $120 million deal set him up for life, there is a contrasting

  
  
  
• Ten for 2010: Rookies who could make an impact
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 11:54:44 am
  
  

  To make an impact as a rookie, opportunity can be as important as talent. Consider prized prospect Jason Heyward of the Braves.

  
  
  
• Kotchman, M's agree at $3.5M to avoid arbitration
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 02:30:02 pm
  
  

  SEATTLE -- Casey Kotchman and the Mariners have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3,517,500, settling Seattle last salary arbitration case this year.

  
  
  
• A's trade lefty Dana Eveland to Toronto
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 12:50:07 pm
  
  

  OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics have traded left-hander Dana Eveland to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

  
  
  
• Suddenly splurging Twins welcome Hudson
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 10:50:14 am
  
  

  MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins sure aren't acting like a small-market team these days.

  
  
  
• Gregg agrees to $2.75M deal with Blue Jays
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 07:45:02 am
  
  

  TORONTO -- The Blue Jays signed closer Kevin Gregg to a $2.75 million, one-year contract on Friday that includes a $4.5 million option for next season or a two-year option of $8.75 million for 2011

  
  
  
• Baseball Calendar
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 06:20:12 am
  
  

  Feb. 11-19 - Salary arbitration hearings, St. Petersburg, Fla.

  Feb. 18 - Voluntary reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players.

  
  
  
• Mariners, Bedard said to be close to one-year deal
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 04:35:03 pm
  
  

  SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners and left-hander Erik Bedard are getting close to a one-year contract, pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press.

  
  
  
• Any Twins deal with Joe Mauer would be a reward, and an incentive
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 01:20:52 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  The Star-Tribune in Minneapolis-St.

  
  
  
• Joba, Hughes could switch roles for Yankees in 2010
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 05:13:01 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  The New York Post speculated Yankees righthander Joba Chamberlain will begin this season as a setup man, with righthander Phil Hughes serving as the fifth starter.

  
  
  
• Tigers invest $80 million in ace Justin Verlander
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 12:25:03 pm
  
  

  DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have invested in their future.

  
  
  
• After missing on Hudson, Nationals get Kennedy
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 06:21:22 am
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports

  The Nationals have agreed to terms with free agent second baseman Adam Kennedy, according to the team's website. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

  
  
  
• Melvin Mora, Rockies seal one-year, $1.3M deal
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 02:25:12 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies have finalized a one-year, $1.3 million contract with 38-year-old infielder Melvin Mora, who spent the past 10 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.

  
  
  
• Ryan Dempster: Players would welcome back Milton Bradley
  posted on October 31, 2009 - 08:46:57 am
  
  
  Sporting News

  Cubs righthander Ryan Dempster told the Chicago Tribune that his teammates would welcome back outfielder Milton Bradley if the team is unable to trade him this offseason.

  "We're a pretty good bunch of guys and we're pretty forgiving," Ryan Dempster said. "I just want the best for Milton, if it's for our team or another team. I just want him to be happy and want him to play baseball. ... We'd have our arms wide open and hope that things would get better."

  Trading Bradley could prove difficult because of the attitude problems that led to his late-season suspension and the fact that he is owed $21 million over the next two seasons.

  One rumor that has circulated: Bradley to the Blue Jays for outfielder Vernon Wells. Wells, who has had several consecutive subpar seasons, still has six years and $107 million remaining on his contract.

  "It's early on, but we think this one has some legs," a Cubs official told the Toronto Sun. "But they aren't the only team we are talking with."

  Bradley hit .257 with 12 homers and 40 RBIs in 124 games this season.

  
  
  
• Marlins stadium deal moves ahead after vote
  posted on December 13, 2007 - 04:30:36 pm
  
  
  Associated Press
  
  
  
• Fly: Shockey thinks Plaxico could return to NFL
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 07:48:40 am
  
  

  Hey, didn't you used to be West Virginia recruits?

  
  
  
• Film made at Tiger Stadium ahead of demolition
  posted on June 04, 2009 - 09:40:23 am
  
  
  Associated Press
  
  
  
• McCain bill would force labeling of supplements
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 01:00:03 pm
  
  

  NEW YORK -- Sen. John McCain has introduced legislation requiring manufacturers of dietary supplements to register with the Food and Drug Administration and to disclose the ingredients.

  
  
  
• Cubs settle with Marmol, add Millar
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 10:20:04 am
  
  

  CHICAGO -- Pitcher Carlos Marmol and the Chicago Cubs have agreed on a one-year deal.