Scouts watch Cuban lefty throw

Aroldis Chapman threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Houston in front of representatives from about 15 major league teams, according to a baseball source who attended the workout.

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.

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Jayson Stark thinks that the Roy Halladay trade puts the Phillies in good shape for the long term. Stark also comments on Boston's signing of John Lac...

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

Lackey headed to Boston

...s strategy, as the longtime Los Angeles Angels ace swapped coasts Monday, agreeing...

Sources: Matsui Almost An Angel

Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images The Angels are close to signing free agent outfielder Hideki Matsui. A source tells ESPN the Angels have offered...

Locker to return for senior season

Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Locker announced Monday that he will return for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft, despite most projections slotting him as an early first-round selection.

Source: Angels want Matsui to DH

The Angels are in serious discussions with Hideki Matsui about supplanting Vladimir Guerrero as their designated hitter, a source familiar with the Angels' thinking told ESPN.com.

Source: Lackey agrees with Red Sox

John Lackey and the Red Sox agreed to a five-year deal, according to Jayson Stark.

What's next for Wang, Johnson, Capps and more

Saturday night's non-tender deadline brought a few surprises and swelled the free-agent pool; this may depress prices for some relievers and bench pla...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 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

...the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit...

Source: Sox won't offer fifth year

Jason Bay has rejected the Red Sox latest contract offer.

Sox won't go to fifth year for Bay

...pitcher, like John Lackey. The Los Angeles Angels, once considered a prime contender...