Sports book titles are nothing without hyperbole

...Fabled Life and Untimely Death of the Original Baltimore Orioles, the Team That Gave Birth to Modern Baseball...

Over the top

The "Greatest Story Ever Told" is about Jesus himself, but these days you'd half-expect to find that title on a bookseller's sports shelves. A quick glance at the genre shows many epic tales of triumph, glory and agony. Way, way too many, actually.

9. Kevin Millwood

...Millwood follows through on a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of a baseball game...

Saying goodbye to the aughts

How well do you remember the '00s? Take the Page 2 decade trivia quiz.

Best and worst teams of the decade

The greatest team of the 2000s? That's easy. It's the New York Yankees. The most dreadful? Well, the nominees are …

Gonzalez, O's reach agreement

Free agent left-hander Mike Gonzalez has reached preliminary agreement with the Baltimore Orioles on a guaranteed two-year, $12 million contract, a baseball source said. The deal is subject to Gonzalez passing a physical exam.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Sidney Ponson looks at the scoreboard as...

...starting pitcher Roy Halladay (32) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. Halladay was...

Scouts watch Cuban lefty throw

Aroldis Chapman threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Houston in front of representatives from about 15 major league teams, according to a baseball source who attended the workout.

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.

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.

...a single during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at US Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai...

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...