Phillies complete Halladay deal

The Seattle Mariners have acquired 2008 Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee from Philadelphia, who in turn obtained Roy Halladay from Toronto.

A new Chuck takes on Texas

At the conclusion of the winter meetings last week, a fellow traveler introduced himself, and as we went through the security line, we started talking...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Could Sox starters win 80-plus games?

Could the Red Sox starting rotation win 80-plus games next season?

Nastiest pitches in baseball

Using Pitch f/x technology, we found the nastiest pitches -- and some of the worst -- in the game at the close of the decade.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Study group to examine on-field issues

Managers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.

One of the game's most historic deals

The three-way trade involving Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee is certainly one that'll be remembered as a historic one.

What's next for Wang, Johnson, Capps and more

Saturday night's non-tender deadline brought a few surprises and swelled the free-agent pool; this may depress prices for some relievers and bench pla...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Projecting a new decade of MLB stars

Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Slew of signings lie ahead

Thirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009

An era ends in Oakland

...Cust became a free agent Saturday when the Oakland Athletics failed to offer him a 2010 contract. Cust...

Cust cut loose by A's

Jack Cust became a free agent Saturday when the Oakland Athletics failed to offer him a 2010 contract.

Oakland makes push to keep A's

Superficially, at least, Oakland still hasn't given up on the Athletics ... The city is placing its hopes of keeping...

...Red Sox play their MLB opening games against Oakland Athletics on March 25 and 26 in Tokyo. (Photo...

City offers three possible ballpark sites

The City of Oakland has unveiled three waterfront sites as potential spots to build a new ballpark for the Athletics and ultimately keep the team from leaving town.

Rangers sign Harden

Rich Harden and the Rangers completed a one-year contract that guarantees the right-hander $7.5 million.