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

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

Pair of pitchers reach one-year deals

The Royals reached one-year deals with right-handers Brian Bannister and Kyle Davies on Saturday and decided against offering a contract to catcher John Buck, making him a free agent.

Astros finalize deal with reliever Lyon

Reliever Brandon Lyon and the Astroscompleted a $15 million, three-year contract on Saturday.

Nats sign Pudge to split time with Flores

Ivan Rodriguez has signed a $6 million, two-year deal with the Washington Nationals after passing a physical.

Winter meetings recap

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

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...Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim plays against the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium on August 26, 2009 in...

Nats expected to introduce Pudge

The Nationals say there will be a news conference at their stadium Friday, when they're expected to announce the signing of free agent Ivan Rodriguez.

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

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

Mike And Mike: Hat Ceremony

Mark Schlereth switches his allegiance from the Diamondbacks to the Tiger