Cubs add five to 40-man roster

The Cubs have added five players to their 40-man roster, including one from southwest suburban Evergreen Park.

Johnson wanted four-year deal

There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.

Cash grab

During this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

CAPTION: June 25, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla (6) connects for a...

Sept 23, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; The Florida Marlins congratulate Brett Carroll (not pictured) after hitting the...

Closing the market

If there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Marlins aren't your typical small-market team

...is better than credited. It is about the Marlins and their seven-year record vis-à-vis...to mention the Braves and the fact that Florida has finished ahead of Atlanta in each of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Those who favored King Felix and Verlander

The AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Scott Van Pelt

Scott Van Pelt shares his thoughts on baseball's Rookie of the Year award winners in his "One Big Thing."

AFL position wrap: Pitchers

Final note on outfielders from yesterday: I probably should have at least mentioned the Detroit Tigers' Casper Wells. He's generated some buzz at the ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

The market for those coming off injuries

One problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

The Brian Kenny Show

Chris Coghlan dishes on winning the NL Rookie of the Year award and what he plans to do with the trophy.

CAPTION: April 24, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla (6) connects for a...

MLB Rookies of the Year Announced

...closer Andrew Bailey NL Rookie of the Year - Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan

AFL position wrap: Outfielders

...thorough Ackley profile is available here. Mike Stanton, Florida Marlins: Stanton also left the AFL early due to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009