Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has made no secret since his team was bounced from the National League Division Series in October that he wanted to improve the lineup at the leadoff spot.
Top order of business: Find leadoff man
Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has made no secret since his team was bounced from the National League Division Series in October that he wanted to improve the lineup at the leadoff spot.
Royals sign speedy outfielder Taveras
Out of the Majors since 2010, Willy Taveras has agreed to a Minor League deal with the Royals that includes an invite to Major League camp, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
Green Monday sale great chance to stuff stockings
With the Green Monday sale extended through 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday at the MLB.com Shop and a chance to buy one item and get another at 50 percent off, the MLB.com Gift Guru has some advice on how to hang those stockings with care.
All-Star Game statues up for auction through Dec. 20
Rare All-Star Game statues from past Midsummer Classics are available through auction through Dec. 20, with the bidding starting at $500 on each.
Greinke deal affects Tigers’ planning in several ways
The Tigers had no interest in free-agent starter Zack Greinke. His new contract, on the other hand, was always a major interest for them, just as it was for Anibal Sanchez and Justin Verlander.
Maine moves past car wreck to keep dreams alive
After battling back from a near-fatal car wreck in 2005 and bouncing around on four Major League organizations in the past few months, reliever and South Florida native Scott Maine is looking to stick with the Marlins.
Maine moves past car wreck to keep dreams alive
After battling back from a near-fatal car wreck in 2005 and bouncing around on four Major League organizations in the past few months, reliever and South Florida native Scott Maine is looking to stick with the Marlins.
Importance of impact backstops begins to catch on
Over the years, catchers have tended to be a bit overlooked. But catchers are becoming impossible not to notice these days. A generation of young and talented receivers is putting the spotlight on those guys behind all that protective gear, stationed behind the plate.
Twins come to terms with right-hander Correia
The Twins have agreed to a two-year deal worth $10 million with right-hander Kevin Correia.
Ichiro, Yanks progressing toward one-year deal
The Yankees are making progress toward a new contract with outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, according to multiple published reports.
Ichiro, Yanks progressing toward one-year deal
The Yankees are making progress toward a new contract with outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, according to multiple published reports.
Pirates reportedly sign Grilli to two-year deal
The Pirates on Monday apparently reeled in the big bullpen piece they had hoped to retain, as right-hander Jason Grilli agreed to a two-year contract to remain in Pittsburgh, according to multiple reports.
Pirates reportedly sign Grilli to two-year deal
The Pirates on Monday apparently reeled in the big bullpen piece they had hoped to retain, as right-hander Jason Grilli agreed to a two-year contract to remain in Pittsburgh, according to multiple reports.
Will Angels’ strategy lead to improvement in 2013?
Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto charted a different course this offseason by focusing on the back end of the bullpen and relying on a couple mid-level starters to fill the rotation.
Mets hold intriguing chip in Dickey
With Zack Greinke and James Shields off the board, the Mets would appear to be in a good spot. After all, R.A. Dickey is the best available starting pitcher on the market, and it’s not even close.
Upton blockbuster potential fades for D-backs
There was plenty of talk last week about a blockbuster trade that would have involved D-backs outfielder Justin Upton, but with James Shields off the board, it appears that Texas and Arizona are lacking additional partners to get involved in a blockbuster.