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

...playing on good teams (not 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...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Jeter named SI Sportsman of Year

Derek Jeter has been selected Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, becoming the first member of the New York Yankees to win the award.

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

The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer

Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.

Damon, Johnson celebrate titles

Johnny Damon knows how difficult it can be to win a championship. That's why even he marvels at Jimmie Johnson, who wrapped up an unprecedented fourth consecutive Cup championship.

Yankees GM ready to hit marketplace

With free-agent signing season already open, the New York Yankees quickly are putting behind their first Series title since 2000 and turning their attention to 2010.

AL MVP Preview: Mauer with a Side of Yanks

...his year? Maybe. But most likely, Jeter will just have to learn to settle for another World Series title and Minka Kelly. It's hard not to feel bad for the guy. Mark Teixeira...

Pettitte, Tatis last to join free agent class

The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.

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.

Holliday vs. Bay: D is the difference

Baseball Prospectus analyzes the defensive aptitude of Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. The outcome? Holliday is clearly more valuable, but a fit is easier to find for Bay.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The New York Yankees celebrate after Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. The Yankees won 7-3...

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.