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Here are some assorted snippets, vignettes and other observations from the 2013 first-year player draft.

Despite leading the NL with 18 home runs, Phillies left fielder Domonic Brown has the mindset of a hitter rather than a slugger.

JUPITER, Fla. -- If you want some insight into why Davey Johnson has a reputation as a "players' manager," just take a look at the Washington Nationals' meager at-bat totals this spring. Johnson is a firm believer that hitters need only so many sw...

The WBC starts next weekend, and some MLB teams are sending more players than others. Pity the poor Brewers!

Houston Astros prospect Jonathan Singleton suspended 50 games for violating minor league baseball's drug policy.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. found time for a little hot stove humor before his daily winter meetings media briefing Monday. Upon arriving at the team's Opryland Hotel suite a couple of minutes late, Amaro...

Free-agent reliever Ryan Madson has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year contract pending a physical exam, a baseball source told ESPN.

Major League Baseball players expect to discuss changes to the disciplinary portion of the game's drug testing program when the union holds its annual executive board meetings in New York this week.

From his highly anticipated debut to the Hamels affair to that "clown question," Bryce Harper's rookie season has been one wild ride. And it's not over yet.

Darin Ruf, minor league baseball's home run champion this season, joined the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.

Ryne Sandberg has been in his minor league managing limbo for six seasons now. His shot at a major league job is overdue.

Speedy Reds prospect Billy Hamilton is working his way to the major leagues -- 90 feet at a time.

Bobby Abreu has cleared waivers and accepted a minor-league assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the veteran outfielder's agent said Thursday.

The San Francisco Giants completed a trade Tuesday to acquire outfielder Hunter Pence from the Philadelphia Phillies.

Brewers ace Zack Greinke silenced concerns over his readiness to contribute to a contender by shutting down the Phillies over seven innings.

The Philadelphia Phillies and pitcher Cole Hamels' representatives expect to ramp up the pace of contract talks this week as they approach what a source said is a "sensitive" stage of negotiations.