Marlins may handle Johnson as Indians did Lee

Here's why the Marlins intend to keep Josh Johnson through the winter and into the start of the 2010 season, rather than trade him. He'll probably ma...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Running with Bob Sheppard

...public address announcer for the Yankees, is stepping away from the...with the editors at The New York Times by the top of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Ohlendorf spending offseason as intern

Pirates starter Ross Ohlendorf shows up every day at the office for his internship in a kind of throwback to earlier times when baseball players had to supplement their income working offseason jobs.

Bob Sheppard Officially Retires

Legendary Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard, 99, says he's not returning to job

Sheppard: 'I had a good run for it'

Bob Sheppard, the legendary public address announcer for the New York Yankees, told MLB.com his career is over.

New York Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard...

Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)

...the Astros expect that he'll be ready to go at full speed when spring training begins. New Houston manager Brad Mills and GM Ed Wade will soon meet with Oswalt, in a get-to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer

Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.

Damon, Johnson celebrate titles

Johnny Damon knows how difficult it can be to win a championship. That's why even he marvels at Jimmie Johnson, who wrapped up an unprecedented fourth consecutive Cup championship.

Buster Blog: Roy Halladay

Buster Olney blogs about what the Blue Jays should do with Roy Halladay

Yankees GM ready to hit marketplace

With free-agent signing season already open, the New York Yankees quickly are putting behind their first Series title since 2000 and turning their attention to 2010.

Mauer named AL's MVP

Joe Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award.

AL MVP Preview: Mauer with a Side of Yanks

...favorite, but there are two Yankees with an outside shot. Here...talking about. Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees Over the course of...

Cuban defector Chapman fires agent

Cuban pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman has fired the representative who helped him gain free agency, his former agency confirmed Saturday.

NEW YORK - AUGUST 08: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees runs to first base against...