MLB Rumor Central

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MLB Rumors

Your source for all the latest news and rumors about MLB trades and front-office hirings and firings.

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Agent: Little chance Bonds will play in majors this season

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Barry Bonds' agent, frustrated by the baseballwide lack of interest in his client, said Monday that he has all but given up hope of finding a job for the home run king in 2008.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Players who show their value all over the diamond

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Paying tribute to the super-utility players, those who've made a contribution at three or more positions this season.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Some familiar faces still looking for work

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Kenny Lofton is among the familiar faces who have drifted from the scene without saying goodbye, but would play again if given the opportunity.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008

Kuroda tops list of free-agent hurlers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The starting pitching market remains untapped. Although it's not the strongest crop, there are lots of interesting options available.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007

Surveying the offseason landscape

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Who'll sign A-Rod? What about Barry Bonds? We surveyed 15 GMs, assistants and other assorted personnel.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

Expect teams to be 'aggressive' in trade market

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Expect the GM meetings to be a time for executives to line up trade partners to potentially make moves in the weeks ahead.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007

Liar, liar ... there's no sense telling the truth

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Pete Rose to Rafael Palmeiro to Albert Belle, baseball has had its share of people who have been caught straying from the truth.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007

Gammons to receive Baseball America award Tuesday

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

ESPN's Peter Gammons will receive Baseball America's Lifetime Achievement Award when the magazine holds its annual banquet at baseball's winter meetings Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2006

'Advice' from Pujols helped Howard along the way

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

St. Louis native Ryan Howard topped Cardinals and World Series hero Albert Pujols to win the NL MVP Award.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2006

Rays fighting problems on and off the field

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the Devil Rays are making some progress on the field, they continue to be plagued by injuries and off-field problems.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2006

Angels' farm system stocked with talent

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The Angels are committed to building from within and, as a result, are reluctant to trade away their top prospects.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 19, 2005

White Sox playing waiting game

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The White Sox are at home, feeling rested, and perfectly set up for the ALCS. All they need now is an opponent, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2005

Shortstop turned down lucrative offer

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

Orlando Cabrera, Montreal's starting shortstop since 1998, is tired of being a lab rat in a bizarre baseball experiment.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 30, 2004

Everett gives Expos much-needed edge

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

The controversial Carl Everett has been a breath of fresh air to the players in the Expos clubhouse.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 24, 2004