Where we stand as winter meetings arrive

The Cleveland Indians have relative pennies to spend this winter, and the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers won't spend much, either. The Los Angeles ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Giants start offseason work

Right-hander Brad Penny and infielder Juan Uribe have turned down one-year contract offers to return to the San Francisco Giants.

Angels give share to fallen teammate

The Angels voted to give a full postseason share to the estate of Nick Adenhart, the rookie pitcher who was killed in a car accident.

Average salary just short of $3 million

The average baseball salary fell just short of $3 million this year, with the percentage increase slowing to its lowest level since 2004.

My 2010 Hall of Fame ballot

...that it should matter, but it does). He played on two World Series champions and several other playoff teams, hit well in the postseason, was a very good defender for much of his career, added...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Postseason to have fewer breaks

Commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday he's working on tightening up the 2010 playoff schedule so there will be fewer gaps between games.

Those who favored King Felix and Verlander

...votes. This is a small victory for those of us pushing for rational evaluation of players in postseason awards; the Cy Young Award has historically been "The Guy With the Most Wins Award" and, while...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Rollins, Victorino win NL Gold Gloves

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

Scully back in '10, maybe longer

Vin Scully says he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.

Dodgers decline Ohman option

The Dodgers have declined a $2.2 million club option on pitcher Will Ohman for next season.

...the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of the NLCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images...

Garland eligible for free agency

The Dodgers have declined a $10 million mutual option on pitcher Jon Garland for next season, making him eligible for free agency.

Obstacles to a World Series rematch

...rotation. The Yankees need to patch up the back of their rotation. Joe Girardi successfully navigated the postseason with only three starting pitchers, but now the Yankees will have to make choices and decisions. The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Chase Utley On The Verge Of Another Record

...Poly having two future Major Leaguers on its team, the Jackrabbits still did not make to the playoffs.  With that said, however, Utley was the Moore League Most Valuable Player.   Cal-Hi Sports...

The 2009 ESPN Fantasy All-Pro Team

ESPN Fantasy is proud to present the 2009 fantasy baseball All-Pro team, as determined by the Player Rater.