Yanks send reliever Bruney to Nationals

The Nationals have acquired reliever Brian Bruney from the New York Yankees for a player to be named.

Pettitte to play in 2010

The first step is complete for free agent Andy Pettitte's return to the Yankees next season as they seek to repeat.

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

Halladay wants deal done by spring

Roy Halladay, the All-Star pitcher who has been the subject of much trade talk since before the July deadline last summer, will not approve any proposed deal after he reports to spring training, according to his representatives.

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

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.

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

Agent says Pedro 'having fun again'

Pedro Martinez enjoyed his time in the playoffs with the Phillies so much that he now wants to pitch all of 2010, Martinez's agent said, according to FoxSports.com.

Money talks, but baseball won't listen

Did the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.

Offseason notebook: Hot stove cooking

Tristan H. Cockcroft wraps up many of the early offseason deals, like the J.J. Hardy-Carlos Gomez trade, and what they mean for fantasy owners.

...against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game Six of the ALCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 25, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty...

Hunter, Ichiro win 9th Gold Gloves

Derek Jeter won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the AL players honored for fielding excellence.