Offseason notebook: Arms on the move

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy implications of some pre-Christmas moves, including the Blue Jays acquiring Brandon Morrow, and the Nationals getting Matt Capps and Jason Marquis.

Are Angels finished dealing?

Really, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim? For two years...

Oliver signing could impact Wilson

I like the Rangers addition of bullpen vet Darren Oliver. The 39-year-old is still very effective and will no doubt have a meaningful role in the comi...

Angels overpay for underperforming Rodney

The Angels do need another reliever to help cover the seventh and eighth innings along with Kevin Jepsen, or...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Angels, Rodney complete contract

Former Detroit Tigers closer Fernando Rodney and the Los Angeles Angels have come to terms on a two-year contract worth $11 million.

Oliver back in familiar environment

Darren Oliver said Wednesday he feels like he's come full circle after agreeing to a $3.5 million, one-year contract with a club option for 2011.

The true MVP of the '00s

Dave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why, as the decade draws to a close, Albert Pujols is not the game's most valuable player.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Oliver passes physical, signs with Rangers

The Texas Rangers announced that free agent reliever Darren Oliver has passed his physical and has signed with the team. Sources told ESPN.com's Jerr...

Oliver officially joins Rangers' bullpen

Reliever Darren Oliver and the Rangers finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2011.

Sources: Angels in talks with Rodney

The Angels are in serious discussions Tuesday with free-agent reliever Fernando Rodney, a source said.

...on the mound against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the first...

A few more thoughts on Darren Oliver

The 39-year-old reliever is scheduled to come into Arlington for a physical today. If all goes well, he will join the Rangers. A source said he'll mak...

Yankees only MLB team hit with tax

The New York Yankees were hit with a luxury tax of nearly $25.69 million Monday, the penalty for once again crossing the payroll threshold in baseball's collective bargaining agreement.

What would Darren Oliver bring?

...last three seasons in the Los Angeles Angels bullpen and left-handed hitters...

...Manager Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on in...