...left fielder Jason Bay (44) singles in...during game against Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Angel Stadium...

...Clemens struck out Tampa Bay Devil Rays Toby Hall in...

Trading A-Gon a matter of timing

How much would the Padres have to get in return for Adrian Gonzalez to get a fair deal? "I don't know if you can put together enough young talent t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Shift to run prevention makes sense

Sox shift gears from run production to prevention.

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

...watches his team against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana...

...him in celebration against the Tampa Bay Rays at U.S, Cellular Field...

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.

Multiple avenues for Philly

Dominoes fell rapidly throughout the majors Monday, with deals and trades setting up more deals or negotiations or questions. The Phillies: The prima...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Time to act

...will be traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for Pat Burrell. However, the...

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

This and that

Each week Dick Vitale talks about the world of sports.

Slew of signings lie ahead

...be a flurry of job-grabbing if you're not named John Lackey, Matt Holliday or Jason Bay. During the general managers meetings in early November, after early forecasts said there would be many non...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009

Rays reach deals with three

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro has agreed to a $2.1 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.