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11/22/2009 |
Yanks' duo up against Mauer 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.
11/21/2009 |
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.
11/21/2009 |
Retherford powers Peoria to AFL title
C.J. Retherford helped bring the Desert Dogs' dominance to an end, as his two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth gave the Peoria Javelinas a 5-4 victory over Phoenix in Saturday's thrilling AFL championship.
11/21/2009 |
Roundup: Market for Doc won't dip
Blue Jays president and CEO Paul Beeston told the New York Post that Roy Halladay is planning on testing free agency next offseason, removing the possibility of his signing an extension with Toronto.
11/20/2009 |
Phillies no stranger to awards
Phillies left-hander J.A. Happ fell just short of the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday. Charlie Manuel finished sixth in the NL Manager of the Year Award voting on Wednesday.A
11/20/2009 |
Pujols likely to add MVP to Cards' haul
Thursday brought a disappointing surprise for the Cardinals. If Tuesday also brings disappointment, it will fall more under the category of jaw-dropping shocker.
11/20/2009 |
Dealing, not shopping, on Cubs' agenda
Once the free-agent market officially opens for business on Thursday at 11:01 p.m. CT, general manager Jim Hendry and the Cubs were expected to try to make some deals to tinker with the roster rather than do much shopping.
11/20/2009 |
Bay tops Epstein's free-agent priorities
The past few weeks have been mostly about planning, dialogue and research for the Red Sox's front office, led by general manager Theo Epstein.
11/20/2009 |
Cubs ink reliever Grabow to two-year deal
The Cubs signed free-agent pitcher John Grabow to a two-year, $7.5 million contract on Friday, securing a key player in the bullpen.
11/20/2009 |
Key prospects square off in AFL finale
Phoenix, winner of the East Division, meets the West Division kingpin Peoria Javelinas in Saturday's Arizona Fall League championship game at 2:35 p.m. ET in Scottsdale Stadium.
11/20/2009 |
Let's go shopping: Free-agent market open
As of 12:01 a.m. today, the free-agent market officially opened, meaning Major League clubs no longer have exclusive negotiating rights to the players who wore their uniforms in 2009.
11/20/2009 |
KC a contender for '12 All-Star Game
The 2012 All-Star Game seems to be edging closer to a home in Kansas City. That was the indication after the Owners' Meeting on Thursday in Chicago, where Commissioner Bud Selig hinted that the newly renovated Kauffman Stadium would get the game.
11/20/2009 |
Hunter to undergo sports hernia surgery
Angels center fielder Torii Hunter is set to have surgery on Monday for a sports hernia. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training in February. More Results > |
