Reliever to compete for 'pen spot

The Texas Rangers acquire left-handed reliever Clay Rapada from the Detroit Tigers for cash and a player to be named later.

Hall adds manager, umpire, no exec

...cast needed for Hall of Fame election. Former Detroit Tigers executive John Fetzer received eight votes, the highest...

Manager Herzog a Hall of Famer

Manager Whitey Herzog and umpire Doug Harvey are the newest members of baseball's Hall of Fame.

Why Pineiro will get his payday

In three of the past five seasons, Joel Pineiro has posted an ERA over 5 runs per game, and in every season from 2005 to 2008, opposing hitters posted...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Where we stand as winter meetings arrive

...spend this winter, and the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers won't spend much, either. The Los Angeles...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Starters with same agents could push prices

Chone Figgins is generally regarded as the third-best position player on the market, behind Matt Holliday and Jason Bay, and the fact that he is signi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Paxton says UK threatened suspension

The highest-drafted college baseball player to return to school this year is suing the University of Kentucky, claiming he was given the impression he could be kicked off the team if he didn't submit to an interview with the NCAA.

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Seven deserve Veterans election

Rob Neyer lists Billy Martin, Doug Harvey and Bob Howsam among seven who deserve election by the Hall of Fame's Veterans Committee.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Breaking down market moves and chatter

...But Polanco hardly strikes out at all -- he had only 46 in 618 at-bats for the Tigers last season, which is the most he has had in his entire career. "His bat control is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Phillies get new third baseman

Only a physical stands in the way of Placido Polanco becoming the Phillies' next third baseman.

The Yankees' case for Halladay

The Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Source: Phils pursue Polanco

The Phillies are targeting Placido Polanco to play third, according to a source.

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Designated hitter Pat Burrell #5...swing after hitting the baseball against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 28, 2009 in...

Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display

You say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009