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11/22/2009 |
Rangers' Andrus edged in rookie balloting
Elvis Andrus finished second to Athletics reliever Andrew Bailey for American League Rookie of the Year in voting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Monday.
11/22/2009 |
Roundup: Sheffield wants chance to play
Gary Sheffield saw a number of veterans iced out of last year's free-agent market (Frank Thomas, Paul Lo Duca, Dave Roberts) and doesn't want to follow suit, telling the Boston Globe of his dedication to remaining in top shape and that he "can go out and hit at least 25 and maybe up to 40 home runs for some team if I get the chance."
11/22/2009 |
Mauer faces Yanks challenge for AL MVP
The 2009 American League Most Valuable Player Award will be announced Monday, and the decision is the result of a familiar philosophical debate.
11/22/2009 |
Quiroz collects seven RBIs
Big league veteran Guillermo Quiroz homered twice and drove in seven runs to power Zulia to a 10-7 Venezuelan Winter League win over La Guaira.
11/22/2009 |
Jeter, Tex contending with Mauer for MVP
Both were valuable. But Most Valuable? Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter will soon find their answers on Monday.
11/22/2009 |
Patient Raines Jr. awaits return to Show
Back in 2001, Tim Raines Jr. made a beeline to the Majors, starting in the Class A Advanced Carolina League and finishing with the Baltimore Orioles. Since then, he's spent most his his career in the Minor Leagues, looking for a return to The Show.
11/22/2009 |
Mauer in line for AL MVP hardware
Joe Mauer not only hit a home run in his very first at-bat with the Twins but put together such an illustrious season that he's considered a favorite to win this year's American League MVP Award.
11/22/2009 |
A's ink McPherson to Minor League deal
The A's have signed former Angels third baseman Dallas McPherson to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training, according to an ESPN.com report.
11/22/2009 |
Morales in running for AL MVP Award
Kendry Morales' booming bat and adept defense at first base vaulted him into consideration for the American League Most Valuable Player Award.
11/22/2009 |
O's Angle makes most of his AFL stint
The Orioles had some top pitching prospects in the AFL, but outfielder Matt Angle was also one to look out for.
11/22/2009 |
Tigers' Cabrera in AL MVP discussion
Could Miguel Cabrera garner American League Most Valuable Player votes from a Tigers team that disappointed offensively? It's an intriguing question, with an answer coming Monday.
11/22/2009 |
Dodgers' Kuo, Hu host clinic in Taiwan
Dodgers left-hander Hong-Chi Kuo and shortstop Chin-Lung Hu hosted a baseball clinic for Little Leaguers in their native Taiwan on Sunday.
11/21/2009 |
Beckham will settle for what he has
White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham will settle for rookie honors from the Sporting News and the Players Choice, as voted on by his peers, after finishing a distant fifth in BBWAA AL Rookie of the Year honors announced Monday.
11/21/2009 |
Teams shuffle rosters before Rule 5 Draft
At midnight ET on Friday -- or technically is that Saturday? -- scores of Minor Leaguers got a better sense of what the immediate future looks like for them. Some have the security of having been added to their team's 40-man roster.
11/21/2009 |
Bianchi among additions to KC roster
Five prospects, including up-and-coming middle infielder Jeff Bianchi, were added to the Royals' 40-man winter roster Friday.
11/21/2009 |
Extension unlikely for Marlins ace
It turns out the Marlins and Josh Johnson will not come to terms on a long-term extension this offseason. And because of that, the promising right-hander's days in South Florida could be numbered.
11/21/2009 |
Giants add four to 40-man roster
The Giants purchased the contracts of right-hander Kevin Pucetas, first baseman Brett Pill and outfielders Darren Ford and Francisco Peguero and added them to the 40-man roster Friday.
11/21/2009 |
Fielder, Hanley chasing Pujols for NL MVP
The whole world is expecting Albert Pujols to be named the National League's MVP for the second consecutive year on Tuesday. Including his closest competitors.
11/21/2009 |
Cuban star Chapman switches agents
Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who has drawn interest from several Major League clubs, has decided to change his representation before signing a contract, switching to Hendricks Sports Management.
11/21/2009 |
Doc not interested in re-signing with Jays
The future of the Blue Jays is not likely to include Roy Halladay. Once his contract expires after the 2010 season, the ace pitcher is reportedly not interested in re-signing with the only organization he has known.
11/21/2009 |
Marlins' Johnson facing one-year deal
A couple of conversations that lasted roughly a half-hour appear to have changed Josh Johnson's long-term future with the Marlins.
11/21/2009 |
Mets expand presence of history at Citi
With an eye toward shining a brighter light on their storied franchise history, the Mets on Saturday announced plans to rename areas of Citi Field after former team greats, as well as a reformation of the Mets Hall of Fame Committee.
11/21/2009 |
Desme wins Arizona Fall League MVP
Grant Desme, the Oakland outfield prospect who led the Arizona Fall League with 11 homers, has been chosen as the recipient of the league's Joe Black Most Valuable Player Award.
11/21/2009 |
LA prospect claims sportsmanship honor
Russ Mitchell, a long-time Minor Leaguer whose dedication and perseverance paid off in a stellar Arizona Fall League campaign, was presented with the 2009 Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award on Saturday.
11/21/2009 |
Morgan's hand returning to full strength
Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan has a reason to be in great spirits before the Thanksgiving holiday. The left hand he broke last August is 100 percent. More Results > |
