Quick strike seems unlike Epstein

Quick strike for Lackey seems out of character for Epstein.

Sources: Halladay, Lee deal close

A three-way deal that would send Roy Halladay to Philadelphia and Cliff Lee to Seattle is "close" but "not done," according to sources.

Wang not in hurry to sign amid rehab

While a number of teams have already reached out to pitcher, it's possible Chien-Ming Wang won't sign for months, according to the former Yankee's agent, Alan Nero.

Expect Tiger's hiatus to match offseason

How long will Tiger Woods' golf hiatus last? Jim Caple expects to see him play in a tournament before the 2010 Masters.

Olsen's deal incentive-heavy

Left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen, who became a free agent when he was non-tendered by the Nationals on Saturday, has agreed to terms with Washington on a one-year contract for a base salary of $1 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

German will get chance to compete for job

Esteban German will get his opportunity to compete for a utility job at spring training. The Rangers signed the 31-year-old infielder on Saturday to a 2010 contract. He played...

Kendall signs two-year deal with Royals

Jason Kendall has signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, where he is expected to become the everyday catcher.

Leak cost Sox in Putz deal

...complete the White Sox's offseason moves. "We'd be in pretty good shape going into spring training," he said. "But there is always something else to do." It doesn't appear now that...

Nats sign Pudge to split time with Flores

Ivan Rodriguez has signed a $6 million, two-year deal with the Washington Nationals after passing a physical.

Winter meetings recap

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.

My 20 years at ESPN

A special thanks to the countless people who made working at ESPN so rewarding.

Rays ink Soriano after trade with Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays have completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and signing the reliever to a $7.25 million, one-year contract.

...officials on Tuesday agreed to make more changes to the sport?s antidrug policies before 2008 spring training begins. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee leaders said they were encouraged by the commitment. It...

...general view of a baseball laying in a glove on the grass during an Arizona Diamondbacks spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Hohkam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Cubs...

When Fenway freezes over

Producing the 2010 Winter Classic takes teamwork -- and some luck.