Major League Baseball News

Parade state of mind in New York

Mark Newman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:44:00 EDT

There is nothing like a parade up the Canyon of Heroes, where confetti and streamers fly from skyscrapers still, even though there is an ominous gap in the canyon this time, one that was not there the last time the Yankees were feted in this way in 2000.

AFL's Rising Stars set to shine tonight

Jonathan Mayo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:28:00 EDT

The Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase, featuring the best prospects in baseball, will take place Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET. Watch a live simulcast of MLB Network's coverage on MLB.com.

Manny exercises option, remains in LA

Ken Gurnick — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:24:00 EDT

Outfielder Manny Ramirez notified the Dodgers Friday that he will exercise his $20 million option and return to the team in 2010, agent Scott Boras confirmed.

Brewers trade Hardy to Twins for Gomez

Adam McCalvy — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:00 EDT

The ticker tape was still falling in Manhattan on Friday when the Brewers dealt shortstop J.J. Hardy, a staple of trade rumors this year, to the Twins for speedy center fielder Carlos Gomez.

Pedro, Myers among free-agent filings

Tom Singer — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:53:00 EDT

Led by three members of the National League champion Phillies, 39 players declared free agency on Friday, bringing to 118 the total number of players who have declared in the first two days they were allowed to do so.

PULSE: Yankees keep painting town blue

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:59:34 EDT

CC makes appearances at MSG and on NBC

Alden Gonzalez — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:16:00 EDT

CC Sabathia's Friday night included a tribute from Knicks fans and LeBron James at Madison Square Garden, and some lighthearted questions via satellite from Jay Leno.

Phillies pick up option to keep Lee

Todd Zolecki — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:24:00 EDT

The Phillies announced their first big move of the offseason on Friday when they picked up left-hander Cliff Lee's $9 million club option, but GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has much more on his plate.

Yankees savor raucous celebration

Bryan Hoch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EDT

In double-decker buses and parade floats, the Yankees rolled through lower Manhattan celebrating the 27th World Series title the organization has thirsted for, waving wildly through the financial district on a chilly November morning.

Rivera kept injury quiet during Series

Bryan Hoch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:50:00 EDT

Mariano Rivera revealed that he pitched the entire Fall Classic hiding a painful rib cage injury, leaning on head trainer Gene Monahan to keep his clubhouse secret.

D-backs pick up 2010 option on Webb

Steve Gilbert — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:00 EDT

The D-backs have exercised their $8.5 million club option for 2010 on Brandon Webb, who made just one start last season and underwent right shoulder surgery on Aug. 4.

Angels extend GM Reagins' contract

Lyle Spencer — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:13:00 EDT

Angels general manager Tony Reagins has been rewarded by club owner Arte Moreno with a long-term contract extension, the club announced on Friday.

White Sox buy out Dye's option

Scott Merkin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:25:00 EDT

The White Sox announced Friday that they have bought out the 2010 mutual option on outfielder Jermaine Dye's contract for $950,000 rather than pay the outfielder a $12 million salary for next season. He is now eligible to become a free agent.

Damon hopes for chance to repeat

Bryan Hoch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EDT

While Johnny Damon's last on-field action of the season was to touch home plate at Yankee Stadium in the World Series clincher, the veteran outfielder doesn't want it to be his final scene with the Bombers.

Matsui's uncertain offseason begins

Anthony DiComo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EDT

After Friday's victory parade, free agent Hideki Matsui was more interested in relishing his accomplishments than focusing on an uncertain offseason.

Wang's future at crossroads with Yankees

Anthony DiComo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:31:00 EDT

Cradling his infant son, Justin, in one arm, Chien-Ming Wang walked out of the home clubhouse at Yankee Stadium on Friday, unsure if he would return.

Yanks in their own words talk to fans

Mark Newman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:17:00 EDT

In between, the crowd heard from speakers, including Derek Jeter, Yankees general partner Hal Steinbrenner and manager Joe Girardi. Here is what they had to say to a throng that filled the streets to watch on giant monitors amidst the piles of confetti.

Core Four Set among Shop's hot items

Mark Newman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:15:00 EDT

The Core Four Set is exclusive to MLB.com and includes four 2009 World Series baseballs, each hand-signed by one of the active Yankee greats.

Bodley: Pays to be a Yankee in postseason

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EDT

It certainly pays to be a Yankee in the postseason, with shares for winning the World Series projected to be about $400,000, a record by a wide margin.

More than one million turn out to fete champs

Brittany Ghiroli — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EDT

The noise echoed off the walls of bustling Metro North trains, with usually-sleepy morning departures equipped with extra cars in anticipation of the vast crowds.

Front-row seat for Jay-Z at parade

Brittany Ghiroli — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:15:00 EDT

Rapper Jay-Z, former mayor Rudy Giuliani and director Spike Lee were among the notable attendants on Friday morning, as the Yankees celebrated their 27th World Series championship with a ticker-tape parade down Broadway that kicked off at Battery Place at 11 a.m. ET.

Schoeneweis files for free agency

Steve Gilbert — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:56:00 EDT

D-backs reliever Scott Schoeneweis filed for free agency Friday, making him the third Arizona player to do so.

Kuroda makes donation to fight cancer

Jim Street — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:37:00 EDT

Right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, who has experienced the pain of cancer, will donate $100,000 to the Dodgers' Dream Foundation for the second consecutive year, the club announced on Friday.

Lincecum reaches plea, awaits approval

Jim Street — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:44:00 EDT

If a Clark County, Wash., judge signs off on a plea agreement reached Friday between Tim Lincecum and county prosecutors, the righty will have a drug possession charge against him dropped.

Giants' Molina files for free agency

Chris Haft — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:04:00 EDT

Hastening speculation about his immediate future, catcher Bengie Molina filed for free agency Friday, joining a fresh batch of 39 players to put themselves on the open market.

Andruw among Rangers to file

T.R. Sullivan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:46:00 EDT

Andruw Jones, who made $36 million over the past two years while hitting .190 with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs in 157 games and 490 at-bats, filed for free agency on Friday.

Rox decline options on Torrealba, Embree

Thomas Harding — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:21:00 EDT

The Rockies have at least temporarily severed ties with catcher Yorvit Torrealba and reliever Alan Embree.

Mets officially decline option on Putz

Marty Noble — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:44:00 EDT

The Mets declined to exercise its option on reliever J.J. Putz on Friday, saving $8.1 million, though the club could conceivably re-sign him. They also plan to look at several available catchers.

Braves confirm signing of Proctor

Mark Bowman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:49:00 EDT

While the Braves were able to confirm Friday that they have signed right-handed reliever Scott Proctor to a Minor League contract, they will have to wait until Tim Hudson returns to Atlanta before finalizing a three-year contract extension.

Hall of Famer Perry honored by MLBPAA

Brittany Ghiroli — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EDT

Bob Feller presented fellow Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry with the 2009 Alumni Achievement Award at MLB's Player Alumni Association Legends for Youth Dinner on Friday.

Urban Youth Academy Golf tourney a success

Rhett Bollinger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:29:00 EDT

More than 150 golfers helped raise nearly $100,000 for the MLB Urban Youth Academy by participating in the fourth annual Urban Youth Academy Celebrity Golf Tournament on Friday at Industry Hills Golf Club.

Beckham to play second base for Sox in '10

Scott Merkin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:54:00 EDT

A funny thing happened to Gordon Beckham on the way to making the position of third base on the White Sox his own.

Bradford, Springer become free agents

Bill Chastain — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:42:00 EDT

Rays relievers Chad Bradford and Russ Springer filed for free agency on Friday, the second day that eligible players could officially declare their intentions to test the market.

Nats pass on Kearns' option

Alden Gonzalez — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:11:00 EDT

Austin Kearns, Ron Villone and Dmitri Young all filed for free agency on Friday, thus taking care of the entire slate of eligible players for the Nationals.

Johnson, Calero file for free agency

Joe Frisaro — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:31:00 EDT

Nick Johnson formally filed for free agency on Friday, along with reliever Kiko Calero, who became a valuable performer in the back end of the bullpen.

Bedard, Batista, Chavez opt for free agency

Jim Street — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:35:00 EDT

Mariners pitchers Erik Bedard and Miguel Batista, along with outfielder Endy Chavez, filed for free agency on Friday.

Filings have Jays thinking shortstop

Jordan Bastian — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:00 EDT

Marco Scutaro and John McDonald both filed for free agency on Friday, leaving the shortstop position vacant on the Blue Jays' depth chart. Both may be considered for returns.

Three more Astros file for free agency

Brian McTaggart — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:22:00 EDT

Shortstop Miguel Tejada, reliever LaTroy Hawkins and third baseman Aaron Boone have filed for free agency.

Marlins add four coaches to staff

Joe Frisaro — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:50:00 EDT

On Friday, the Marlins announced four new coaches, including pitching coach Randy St. Claire. Dave Collins will be the outfield and first-base coach, Josue Espada becomes the infield and third-base coach, and Reid Cornelius is the bullpen coach.

Blue Jays outright three to Triple-A

Jason Beck — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:37:00 EDT

The Blue Jays adjusted their 40-man roster Friday by outrighting catcher Kyle Phillips and left-handers Davis Romero and Bill Murphy to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Minor Leaguer Marmolejo suspended

Jason Beck — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:22:00 EDT

Minor League pitcher Jose Marmolejo will serve a 40-game suspension next year after Major League Baseball disciplined him for what it called the use and possession of a prohibited performance-enhancing substance.

Reds not picking up Hernandez's option

Mark Sheldon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EDT

The Reds want catcher Ramon Hernandez to return for 2010, but not for the $8.5 million figure his club option calls for.

Tigers part ways with Treanor, Thames

Jason Beck — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:00 EDT

Marcus Thames' Tigers tenure is likely over. The team removed him from the 40-man roster Friday, the first step towards making the slugging outfielder a free agent. The move was part of the Tigers' maneuverings to prepare their 40-man roster. Catcher Matt Treanor also was taken off the roster and will become a free agent.

Phillies cut ties with veteran Myers

Todd Zolecki — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:36:00 EDT

Ten years after being drafted in the first round by the Phillies, Opening Day starter Brett Myers was told by GM Ruben Amaro Jr. on Friday that he would not be brought back in 2010.

Pirates outright three off 40-man roster

Jenifer Langosch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:46:00 EDT

The Pirates continue to retool the club's 40-man roster, with three more players being removed from it on Friday.