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 | The Texas Rangers love Mitch Moreland. Makeup. Work ethic. Toughness. Pretty much the whole package. They also think he's got a chance to be a really good Major League hitter.
More»Mitch Moreland on playing for Rangers |
 | The Blue Jays are showing signs of following the Rays' enlightened lead in becoming viable competition for the monoliths in Boston and the Bronx.
More»Howarth on who will fill out Jays' rotation, Drabek |
 | The news that some teams are contemplating the signing of Manny Ramirez is more dismaying than anything else. Outrage would probably be misplaced. It's too late in the day for that. Then again, there has been too much evidence of wrongdoing for this particular resurrection to be anything like amusing.
More»MLB.com discusses the O's interest in Manny |
 | Monte Irvin will be remembered as much for being one of baseball's true gentlemen as for being a great player. And he was a great player, both during eight seasons in the Negro Leagues and eight more in the Majors, including seven with the New York Giants.
More» Monte Irvin talks about Jackie Robinson |
 | This craze involving alternate uniforms is mostly about marketing, and it has been highly successful, especially when it comes to increasing the game's appeal to younger generations. But there is a conflict for those of us more into the Flintstones than the Jetsons regarding uniforms.
More»Braves unveil new alternate jerseys |
 | Rusty Staub was among the men identified Tuesday as members of the 2012 class of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. No surprise there -- except that it has taken this long for him to be recognized and that he has been so recognized having played merely 3 1/2 seasons North of the Border.
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 | The Super Bowl is over, and now, with our collective blood guacamole levels at dangerous highs, the sporting world at large turns its attention back to baseball.
More»Pujols announces he will report to camp a week early |
 | The notion that the National League needs to add the designated-hitter rule so that its clubs can wildly overpay sluggers on the downside of their careers is almost painful to ponder, writes Mike Bauman.
More»Ken Rosenthal talks about Prince's nine-year deal |
 | It's impossible not to admire how the Tampa Bay Rays are handling a problem that could end up bringing the franchise to its knees.
More»Rays' run in 2011 highlights newfound division status |
 | Ben Zobrist is one of the last names you'll find in the Baseball Encyclopedia, but he's near, or at the top, in several highly subjective categories: best all-around defender and most versatile player in the game.
More» Solid bat, defense make Zobrist a top player |
 | Entering the offseason, the Indians' front office set improving their offense among their top priorities. Specifically, adding production from the first-base position was said to be an important objective. They are now much closer to that goal.
More»Indians sign veteran Kotchman to one-year deal |
 | We are once more reminded that Josh Hamilton's life is a tough, lonely struggle. Addiction's demons lurk forever. In the wake of his admission of another relapse, Hamilton will again receive the support and encouragement of the Texas Rangers. In the end, though, the battle is his.
More»Thoughts on Josh Hamilton confirming alcohol use |
 | When he hasn't been caring for his baby twins this winter, Giants catcher Buster Posey has been fully immersed in rehab. He is convinced he'll be back in form by Opening Day, ready to catch, play some first base and hit.
More» Posey poised for big things in 2012 |
 | Jeff Allison got up Friday morning to get ready to go to work at a local baseball facility and coach kids. Then he read the headline about Josh Hamilton. "It tore me apart," said Allison.
More»Daniels comments on Hamilton news, contract |
 | Dan Duquette's arrival has been the big buzz around the Orioles this offseason, and the fact he's not making impossible-to-reach goals is encouraging.
More»Orioles ink Japanese lefty Tsuyoshi Wada |
 | The repercussions of the Prince Fielder contract don't just involve Miguel Cabrera's potentially problematic transition to third base or the Tigers' prominent payroll commitments to three designated-hitter types.
More»MLB.com looks at Reds' chances of locking up Votto |
 | Unexpected stars. Mounting injuries. Tough places on the road during the postseason. With the Super Bowl coming up, there are obvious parallels between the New York Giants' run and that of the St. Louis Cardinals this past World Series.
More»Tom Brady talks about the New York vs. Boston rivalry |
 | As we wait for Roy Oswalt, Yoenis Cespedes, Johnny Damon and a few other notable free agents to come off the board, here's a look at the top 10 offseasons by team.
More» The impact of Albert Pujols |
 | The Reds aren't playing around. A host of bold winter moves having fortified a talented core with power pitching, power hitting and depth everywhere, the Big Red Machine could be back in business.
More»Latos excited to be a member of the Reds |
 | May the baseball gods help us purists if Alex Rodriguez really does spend a lot of time this season and beyond as a designated hitter. Sitting just 134 home runs shy of passing Barry Bonds' record for career homers, Rodriguez could get a mighty boost toward history with more than a few DH homers.
More» Alex Rodriguez is youngest to hit 500 HRs |
Mike Bauman has been a national columnist for MLB.com since 2001 and has covered Major League Baseball for 28 years.
Barry M. Bloom has been a national reporter for MLB.com since 2002 and has 35 years of experience covering sports.
Hal Bodley, who joined MLB.com as senior correspondent in 2008, has covered baseball since 1958 and offers insight on MLB.com and MLB.com/Live.
Anthony Castrovince has been a reporter for MLB.com since 2004.
Fred Claire was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1969-98, serving the team as Executive Vice-President and general manager.
Larry Dierker played in the Major Leagues for 14 seasons and guided the Astros to four National League Central titles in five seasons as manager from 1997-2001.
Peter Gammons joined MLB.com as columnist in 2009 after almost 22 years with ESPN. He has been named National Sportswriter of the Year three times.
Alden Gonzalez is the Angels beat reporter and a columnist for MLB.com.
Richard Justice, who joined MLB.com as an executive correspondent in 2011, has covered Major League Baseball for 33 years and offers his insight on MLB.com and MLB.com/live.
Jenifer Langosch covers the Pirates for MLB.com. She has been Pittsburgh's beat reporter since 2007.
Matthew Leach has worked for MLB.com since 2001 and been the site's Cardinals beat reporter since 2002.
Terence Moore has covered a variety of sports for more than three decades and contributes columns to MLB.com.
Marty Noble is a senior member of the Baseball Writers Association of America and editor of SCOREBOOK, the annual journal of the BBWAA's New York chapter.
Bernie Pleskoff has been a professional scout for the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners.
Jesse Sanchez has been a reporter for MLB.com since 2001 and has covered Major League Baseball for 12 years.
Lyle Spencer has been a reporter for MLB.com since 2005, covering the Padres and Angels. He has covered Major League Baseball as a reporter and columnist since 1971.
Mitch Williams, an analyst for MLB Network, played 11 Major League seasons, pitching for six teams, including the 1993 NL champion Phillies.
Meggie Zahneis, winner of the 2011 Breaking Barriers essay contest, earned the job of youth correspondent for MLB.com in the fall of '11.
