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Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs

Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs. Complete Story...

Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery

The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

New-age stats shed light on old Cy Young votes

For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games.

Rays add 3 to 40-man roster; activate Pena from DL

Minor league outfielder Desmond Jennings and pitchers Jeremy Hellickson and Alexander Torres have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster.

Diamondbacks acquire RHP Aaron Heilman from Cubs

Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.

Alomar hoping for election to Hall of Fame

Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame.

Giants ace Lincecum wins second straight Cy Young

Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better.

Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency on final day

The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.

Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers

Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team.

Selig: Some clubs lost money

Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.

Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser

After years of working with national teams, Davey Johnson is returning to the Nationals. The longtime major league manager joined the front office of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The 66-year-old Johnson will work as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo.

Tracy wins NL manager award, gets 3-year contract

The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract.

Tracy, Scioscia win Manager of the Year awards

Jim Tracy was out of baseball when Clint Hurdle called last October to talk to him about joining Hurdle's staff in Colorado. Tracy was focused on his duties as bench coach for the Rockies when he came to spring training.

Ramirez, Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball

Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.

Sandy Alomar Jr. hired by Indians

Sandy Alomar Jr.'s baseball career has brought him back home.

Wally Backman starts over with Brooklyn farm team

Wally Backman wants another chance to manage in the majors. The former Mets second baseman, fired after four days with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York's Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League.

A's see Bailey's award as a positive sign

Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane sees Andrew Bailey's rookie of the year award as reinforcement that a youth movement is the way to go.

Yankees decline $1.25 million option on Mitre

The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.

Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award

Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly.

Indians hire Tim Tolman as bench coach

New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta's coaching staff is nearly complete.

A's Bailey and Marlins' Coghlan win Rookie awards

Andrew Bailey was driving along, talking to his agent on a handsfree cell phone, when another call came in.

Wilson & Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-yr deal

After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay.

AP Interview: Cuban pitcher defects without drama

Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.

Wetteland at home after hospital trip

Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate.

Hudson agrees on $28M, 3-year deal with Braves

Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense.

The Vine
Report: Bay rejects Red Sox contract offer
Source: NBC Sports

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that Jason Bay rejected a four-year contract offer from the Red Sox.

Pedro wants to pitch a full season in 2010
Source: NBC Sports

Pedro Martinez's agent, Fern Cuza, told FOXSports.com Monday that his client intends to pitch a full season in 2010.

Curtis Granderson trade talk might be just that -- all talk
Source: The Detroit Free Press

Breath a little easier, Detroit. Freep Columnist Rosenberg makes some comforting observations about the alleged Granderson trade talks.

U.S. turns to \'baseball diplomacy\' with Cuba
Source: NBC Sports

Americans ranging from 12-year-old ballplayers to softballing senior citizens are visiting the communist island as the Obama administration takes steps toward improving relations with the Cold War rival.

Report: Griffey reaches deal with M's for '10
Source: NBC Sports

According to Larry Stone of the Seattle Times, Ken Griffey Jr. has agreed to a contract with the Mariners for 2010.

Wainwright: Holliday wants to return to Cards
Source: NBC Sports

Adam Wainwright told 1380 KSLG in St. Louis Wednesday that he believes Matt Holliday will return to St. Louis for the 2010 season and beyond.

Scully to broadcast in 2010, then decide future
Source: NBC Sports

Vin Scully says he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.

Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored
Source: NBC Sports

Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players honored for fielding excellence.

Jays GM Anthopoulos hints at Halladay trade
Source: NBC Sports

During a conference call on Saturday, Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos hinted at a possible trade of Roy Halladay.

Curse of Bush Removed from Yankees
Source: The New York Times

A Democrat is in the White House. What are Republican Yankee fans to do?

All That Glitters
Source: The New York Times

There are monkeys on your back and then there are gorillas, and when things are particularly bad, you have an entire zoo. But once in a while, something happens that sends them all back to their natural habitat.

MLB pitcher busted for drugs, speeding in Hazel Dell
Source: koinlocal6.com

HAZEL DELL, Wash. - Tim Lincecum, star pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, is facing charges of misdemeanor possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia use after being stopped for speeding on I-5 last week.

Japanese fans celebrate Matsui's MVP performance
Source: NBC Sports

TOKYO (AP) -Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV while Hideki Matsui, the man they know as Godzilla, stomped around New York to lead the Yankees to the World Series title.

World Champions in the BronXXVII
Source: MLB.com

This was the ultimate dream that the Yankees waited so long to achieve, as they clustered at the center of their magnificent new cathedral and celebrated the perfect ending to the inaugural season of Yankee Stadium.

Pettitte, Yanks go for title against old foe Pedro
Source: NBC Sports

NEW YORK (AP) - Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they both realized what was next in this World Series.

Padilla not seriously injured by gunshot
Source: NBC Sports

Vicente Padilla shot himself in the right leg, according to a report out of Nicaragua.

Burnett to start on three days' rest in Game 5
Source: NBC Sports

A.J. Burnett will start Game 5 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days' rest Monday night.

Pujols interview: 'I want to be a Cardinal'
Source: NBC Sports

ST. LOUIS (AP) -Albert Pujols said in a radio interview that he wants to play for the St. Louis Cardinals for the rest of his career, clearing up remarks from he made earlier this month.

'Sex for tix' suspect gets tickets after all
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

The woman accused of offering sex for World Series tickets will get to go to the game after all. Action News has learned that Susan Finkelstein, 43, of West Philadelphia, was given tickets to Game 3 by a local radio station and car dealership. Facepalm.

PEDs and the World Series

Here we are are about 30 hours away from the start of the World Series and so far these Major League Baseball playoffs have been all about Alex Rodriguez.

Sale of Cubs, Wrigley complete
Source: NBC Sports

The $845 million sale of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and other assets from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family was completed Tuesday, more than 2 1/2 years after the baseball franchise was put on the market.

Martinez to start Game 2 of World Series
Source: NBC Sports

Pedro Martinez will start Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees.

McGwire joins Cardinals as hitting coach
Source: NBC Sports

ST. LOUIS (AP) -Mark McGwire is returning to baseball as hitting coach under St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa.

Cardinals hire Mark McGwire as hitting coach
Source: NBC Sports

According to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse, the Cardinals have indeed hired Mark McGwire to replace Hal McRae as the club's hitting coach.

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