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

Fish story: The ones who got away

Obstructed View: This fish story looks at the one who got away from Jerry.

Capps loves Cubs, but market is hot

Matt Capps would love to pitch for the Chicago Cubs, but the market is hot.

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

Post-winter meetings questions

The most prominent unresolved questions coming out of the winter meetings: 1. Where will Roy Halladay be traded? Halladay We talk all the time...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 12, 2009

Winter meetings recap

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

Looks like Rangers to rely on young players

...eating No. 1 pitcher Kevin Millwood to the Baltimore Orioles, they are now a staff of young up...

One of many

A boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Rangers are ready to rely on Harden

Rangers players express excitement over deals made during winter meetings.

...DETROIT - AUGUST 04: Chris Ray #37 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the game...

Rangers sign Harden

Rich Harden and the Rangers completed a one-year contract that guarantees the right-hander $7.5 million.

GM Daniels: 'We're a better club today'

The Rangers made some unexpected noise during baseball's winter meetings.

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