...throws in relief against the Tampa Bay Rays September 1, 2009 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida

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

...a pitch during the game against the Marlins at McAfee Stadium in Oakland, California Oakland Athletics defeated Florida Marlins, 7-1

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

Scandal, slurs, sex … Happy Holiday!

UEFA's Gianni Infantino has plenty on his mind these days, like trying to keep a European soccer match-fixing investigation from becoming the worst sports scandal ever. Here's the Courtside Seat view.

Pujols wins third MVP

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

Aug 26, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez (2) connects for a base hit in the first inning against the New...

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.

Cuban defector Chapman fires agent

Cuban pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman has fired the representative who helped him gain free agency, his former agency confirmed Saturday.

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.

Final notes from Arizona Fall League

Stephen Strasburg will not pitch in the Arizona Fall League championship game after injuring his knee while shagging fly balls during batting practice...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

CAPTION: June 25, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla (6) connects for a two run homer in the third inning against...