Chapman's next step

In late July, Aroldis Chapman and Edwin Mejia appeared to be best friends together on a European vacation. Soon after Chapman's defection from the Cub...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)

So many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

The market for Miguel Cabrera

The Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

ESPN's picks: NL Most Valuable Player

Check out the top candidates for NL Most Valuable Player award, and who ESPN experts would have picked.

A's invite McPherson to spring training

Free agent third baseman Dallas McPherson has agreed to terms with the Oakland A's on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp, his agent said.

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.

June 12, 2009; Toronto, ON, Canada; Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez (2) bats against the Toronto...

June 12, 2009; Toronto, ON, Canada; Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez (2) bats against the Toronto...

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