Marlins may handle Johnson as Indians did Lee

Here's why the Marlins intend to keep Josh Johnson through the winter and into the start of the 2010 season, rather than trading him. He'll probably ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)

So many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Putting the pieces back together

Pitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.

...hits a walk-off home run against the Washington Nationals for a 3-2 victory at Busch Stadium...

The market for Miguel Cabrera

The Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Nats' Strasburg should be OK for spring

The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

Final notes from Arizona Fall League

...retrieve a ball. The press release from the Washington Nationals indicated it wasn't serious and that it...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

At This Hour 9a et: Bay Rejects Red Sox, Strasburg Scratched, Mayweather Pacquiao Dialogue

...close to $60 million," according to sources. Christian Petersen/Getty Images STRASBURG SCRATCHED FROM AFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Nationals' phenom Stephen Strasburg, twisted his left knee while shagging fly balls during batting practice before the Phoenix...

Nats' Strasburg has twisted left knee

The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game.

Closing the market

If there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Caps Survive Regulation, Win In Overtime

Nicklas Backstrom scores in shootout to give Capitals 4-3 win

Backstrom, Varlamov star in SO to help Caps thwart Habs after last-minute tie

Nicklas Backstrom scored the only shootout goal on Washington's third attempt to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

Bobcats Win Fourth Straight, Top Wizards

Wallace leads Charlotte with 14 points and 14 rebounds in 92-76 win

Bobcats win fourth straight, gain confidence through defense

Gerald Wallace had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton each scored 12 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rolled over the Washington Wizards 92-76 on Saturday night.

Patterson: 'We can play with anybody'

TCU achieves perfection against New Mexico, awaits its postseason fate.