Mets decline option on reliever Putz

The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.

Hurdle becomes Rangers' hitting coach

Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is the new hitting coach for the Texas Rangers.

Rangers make it official, hire Hurdle

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Chelsea intend to sell naming rights for Bridge

Chelsea are preparing to follow Newcastle's lead by selling the naming rights for Stamford Bridge, new chief executive Ron Gourlay revealed on Thursday. Although insisting that Chelsea need the millions such a lucrative sponsorship deal would secure, Gourlay promised that the words 'Stamford' and 'Bridge' will remain.

Ex-skipper to be named hitting coach

ESPN 103.3 FM reports that the Rangers will name Clint Hurdle batting coach.

Nats hire Schueler, promote Singer

The Nationals have hired former White Sox general manager Ron Schueler as special adviser to GM Mike Rizzo.

Texas interviews four finalists for post

The Giants have promoted Triple-A hitting coach Hensley Meulens to the major league club.

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Francoeur has surgery on thumb

Mets right fielder Jeff Francoeur has undergone thumb surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training.

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Orioles decline 2010 option on Mora

The Orioles have declined their 2010 option on Melvin Mora, allowing Baltimore's longest-tenured player to become a free agent.

'Be Somebody' just like Kings of Leon

Read which sports stars the members of Kings of Leon would want to be if they weren't rock stars, let us know who you'd like to be and check out the new Kings of Leon video.

Pedro once again the enemy in Bronx

For many years, Pedro Martinez was the enemy in New York. Under the World Series spotlight, he'll be back in the Bronx for Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday.

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'SportsNation' TV: Tuesday

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