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Check out the 2012 capsules previewing each team in the American League Central.

Jim Thome has learned is that it's better for him to not play every day, at age 40. He signed with the Minnesota Twins to be a part-time player this year and when it's his off day, he tries not to do too much; the rest that he gives his body is part ...

Even the best teams in baseball have some flaws, things that should cause them concern as they chug toward October. Buster Olney waves some red flags.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward has decided not to play in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night.

A trade that would have sent Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee to the Yankees has broken down after the teams couldn't agree on the second player to be dealt, a source said Friday.

The Mets are on the market for some pitching, but not some run-of-the-mill, back-of-the-rotation starter. No, Buster Olney says, they could be shopping for a big-time arm.

Former NL Cy Young winner Jake Peavy adds fire, depth to an already strong White Sox rotation.

AL MVP Joe Mauer has agreed to an eight-year, $184 million contract extension to stay with the Minnesota Twins.

There are strong indications that the Twins and All-Star Joe Mauer are gathering momentum in their negotiations for a long-term contract that would keep the catcher anchored to his hometown team for the foreseeable future.

According to sources, a idea has been kicked around within the Philadelphia Phillies' organization: Philadelphia has had internal discussions about proposing a swap of slugger Ryan Howard for St. Louis Cardinals superstar Albert Pujols.

Roy Halladay, the All-Star pitcher who has been the subject of much trade talk since before the July deadline last summer, will not approve any proposed deal after he reports to spring training, according to his representatives.

As Brad Penny is being moved through waivers, at least two NL contenders -- the Giants and Marlins -- have expressed interest in the veteran right-hander, sources told ESPN.com.

The Mets won't know for sure about the status of Johan Santana until sometime after he has tests on Tuesday, but the expectation, sources say, is that his injury is not so serious that he will require reconstructive elbow surgery.

The Oakland Athletics were making steady progress late Thursday night toward a deal that would send veteran shortstop Orlando Cabrera to the Minnesota Twins.

Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi says he's willing to listen to offers for ace Roy Halladay.

The Padres have reached agreement with catcher Henry Blanco.