Study group to examine on-field issues

Managers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.

Multiple avenues for Philly

Dominoes fell rapidly throughout the majors Monday, with deals and trades setting up more deals or negotiations or questions. The Phillies: The prima...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

What's next for Wang, Johnson, Capps and more

...for a final bench spot. Kelly Johnson, 2B, Atlanta Braves: It seemed that Atlanta was waiting for Johnson...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Projecting a new decade of MLB stars

Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Slew of signings lie ahead

Thirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009

Braves agree with Diaz, let Johnson go

Matt Diaz has agreed to a $2.55 million, one-year contract with the Braves, who let Kelly Johnson go free by failing to offer a 2010 contract.

Kendall signs two-year deal with Royals

Jason Kendall has signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, where he is expected to become the everyday catcher.

Winter meetings recap

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.

Rays ink Soriano after trade with Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays have completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and signing the reliever to a $7.25 million, one-year contract.

Rule 5 picks provide little fantasy value

Jason Grey looks at the Rule 5 picks who may have the most use in fantasy leagues in 2010.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Baseball Today

...Karabell and Peter Pascarelli share their thoughts on the latest offseason moves. Plus, Pascarelli sits down with Atlanta's Bobby Cox and Boston's Terry Francona at the Winter Meetings

CAPTION: July 10, 2009; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Rafael Soriano (39) delivers a pitch...

Sources: Braves trade Soriano to Rays

The Braves have traded relief pitcher Rafael Soriano to the Rays for right-hander Jesse Chavez, major league sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

The untold tales of the winter meetings

We've heard lots of news from the MLB winter meetings, but here are some ultra-secret scoops.

Braves drop Church to add Soriano

The Braves surplus of closers forced the team to part ways with outfielder Ryan Church on Tuesday.