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Bobby Abreu, a budding entrepreneur in his native Venezuela, has decided not to play baseball this season but will seek to return to the game in 2014.

Things gets testy for Robinson Cano and the Dominican Republic's team while passing a second-round WBC test against Italy.

Hideki Matsui, a popular outfielder and designated hitter for 20 seasons with Japan's Yomiuri Giants, the New York Yankees and three other major league teams, is retiring.

The Boston Red Sox had been considering former New York Yankees first baseman Tino Martinez for the vacant position of hitting coach, according to an industry source, but the Miami Marlins hired Martinez as their hitting coach Thursday.

With baseball's hot stove season in its early stages, executives give their thoughts on notable questions that will play out in the weeks ahead.

The Tigers threw a knockout punch in the ALCS, and now they're in the World Series.

Phil Coke is enjoying every minute of his newly found fame in his role as the Tigers' closer.

In their loss in Game 3, the Yankees showed they simply can't hit. They're also running out of explanations and time.

Justin Verlander, arguably baseball's best pitcher, will pose a huge challenge for Yankees' struggling lineup in Game 3.

Anibal Sanchez gave the Tigers a lift in Game 2, but the team's bullpen issues still need to be solved.

Losing Derek Jeter for the remainder of the postseason is a major hit to a suddenly fragile Yankees team.

Once the pain of falling to the Yankees in five games eases and perspective takes hold, the Orioles players can take gratification in restoring a sense of pride in Baltimore baseball.

The Orioles showed their grit by winning yet again in extra innings to force a Game 5 against the Yankees in the ALDS.

The Orioles were two outs from a series lead until Raul Ibanez showed up late in Game 3. Now they're fighting for their playoff lives.

Brian Matusz, Jim Johnson and Darren O'Day came up huge in Orioles win in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Robinson Cano took it in stride when fans at Kauffman Stadium booed him throughout the All-Star Game festivities this week. But he said Royals fans "crossed the line" when they subjected his family to similar treatment during the Home Run Derby on Monday.