Webb has option picked up by Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday exercised their 2010 contract option for right-handed pitcher Brandon Webb.

Scheppers shows off great stuff in AFL

...again next spring.) For now, the Rangers are likely to work Scheppers as a starter in spring training, and figure that his shoulder-strengthening program and exercises (along with the organization's focus on...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Belcher named Indians pitching coach

The Indians on Friday named Tim Belcher pitching coach as new manager Manny Acta began assembling his staff.

Postseason had many defining moments

While the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.

Hurdle: Ask questions first, coach later

...or two this offseason to work with hitters in person before heading to Surprise, Ariz., for spring training. General manager Jon Daniels said Hurdle's philosophy, which stressed a team-oriented approach, resonated with...

Abreu re-signs with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have re-signed outfielder Bobby Abreu to a two-year contract worth $19 million.

Le Moyne stuns Syracuse in exhibition

Don't make too much of the stats you read from exhibition games, Dick Vitale writes. Understand that they are just that -- exhibition games.

Obstacles to a World Series rematch

...or maybe it was because he was never quite right physically after straining his elbow in spring training. But no matter how you look at it, he was just not the same, and some...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Lilly has shoulder surgery

Cubs' 12-game winner expected to pitch in April

Source: Cubs eye new spring home

Cubs owners considering sites in Florida, Arizona

Six key matchups for Game 6

Six key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is ha...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

A-Rod finally wins that elusive title

Alex Rodriguez turned numerous negatives to begin this season into the ultimate positive to end the year: a World Series title.

What's the best seat in the city?

...my tip to Charlie Manuel: Send Hamels on a plane today to Clearwater, Fla., the Phillies' spring training home. Tell him his "fresh start" begins now. Do some stretching, a little jogging, get some...

Wells to have wrist repaired

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells will have surgery next week to repair damaged cartilage in his left wrist.

1 March 2009: Florida Marlins' infielder Matt Dominguez in action during a Spring Training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. The Cardinals outhit...