Baseball News

MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP! Homer king Bonds made splash
AP – Mon Dec 7, 11:37 am ET

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A month ago, during simpler times, Tiger Woods was presented with a tricky question: Who would he pick as the athlete of the decade? Full Story »
Red Sox agree to $13 million deal with Scutaro
AP – Fri Dec 4, 10:18 pm ET

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BOSTON - Marco Scutaro slipped on his new Red Sox jersey to pose for the cameras, then asked whether he should leave it on for the rest of the news conference. Full Story »
A's boost infield in trade with Cubs
AP – Thu Dec 3, 8:29 pm ET

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics acquired third baseman Jake Fox, second baseman Aaron Miles and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for three players. Full Story »
Braves add to bullpen with Takashi Saito
AP – Thu Dec 3, 7:38 pm ET

ATLANTA - The Braves made another move to strengthen their pitching staff Thursday, agreeing to a $3.2 million, one-year contract with reliever Takashi Saito. Full Story »
Polanco, Phillies agree to $18M, 3-yr contract
AP – Thu Dec 3, 6:06 pm ET

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PHILADELPHIA - Placido Polanco is putting aside his Gold Glove and switching positions to have a chance at winning a championship. Full Story »
2 finalists to purchase MLB's Texas Rangers
AP – Thu Dec 3, 5:12 pm ET

ARLINGTON, Texas - Two groups have emerged as finalists to take over ownership of the Texas Rangers. The new owner could be revealed as early as next week's winter meetings. Full Story »
Braves sign free agent reliever Takashi Saito
Reuters – Thu Dec 3, 4:49 pm ET

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Relief pitcher Takashi Saito has agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves for the 2010 season, the National League club said on Thursday. Full Story »
Mets, Coste agree to 1-year contract
AP – Thu Dec 3, 4:40 pm ET

NEW YORK - The Mets have agreed to a one-year contract with Chris Coste, adding a backup catcher while they search for a starter. Full Story »
AP Source: Padres hire Dick Enberg as TV voice
AP – Thu Dec 3, 11:48 am ET

SAN DIEGO - Dick Enberg has agreed to become the San Diego Padres' lead television play-by-play announcer, a person familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday night. Full Story »
Wagner gets $7 million, 1-year deal with Braves
AP – Wed Dec 2, 11:18 pm ET

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ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves took another major step toward solidifying their pitching staff for next season, agreeing Wednesday to a $7 million, one-year contract with closer Billy Wagner. Full Story »
Players want longer first round of postseason
AP – Wed Dec 2, 7:09 pm ET

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NEW YORK - Get ready for more postseason baseball games — and fewer off days. Full Story »
Wagner signs one-year deal with Braves
Reuters – Wed Dec 2, 2:51 pm ET

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Atlanta Braves signed veteran closer Billy Wagner to a one-year, $7 million deal on Wednesday, counting on one of baseball's top relievers returning to his best form. Full Story »
Fla. Gov. Crist wants to woo Cubs to train in Fla.
AP – Wed Dec 2, 8:05 am ET

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Charlie Crist is trying to persuade the Chicago Cubs to move their spring training facilities from Arizona to Florida. Full Story »
Damon, Tejada, Wolf not offered arbitration
AP – Wed Dec 2, 12:49 am ET

NEW YORK - Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon, Houston shortstop Miguel Tejada and Dodgers pitcher Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration by Tuesday night's deadline, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks. Full Story »