Marvin Miller, who helped bring balance to the financial playing field of Major League Baseball as the executive director of the players union, died Tuesday. Miller, who was ill with cancer, was 95.
Yanks, Pettitte near new deal; Mo may be next
Andy Pettitte’s decision is in, and the left-hander has told the Yankees that he is ready to reclaim his spot in the rotation for the 2013 season.
Offseason slugfest not in cards for Yanks, Red Sox
With the offseason in full force and the kickoff of the Winter Meetings less than a week away, the brand of free-agent slugfest that the media craves between the Yankees and the Red Sox hasn’t materialized — and may not at all.
Negotiations between Wright, Mets ramping up
After crawling throughout the first two months of the offseason, contract negotiations between the Mets and third baseman David Wright appear to be accelerating.
Yer out! Umps have unique styles on third strikes
In the fraternity of big league umpires, the strike-three gesture is the individual’s calling card, the one opportunity for the man in the mask to exhibit some personality and emotion.
McGwire taking the better, higher road these days
Don’t expect Mark McGwire to campaign for Hall of Fame votes. The former slugger has admitted his wrongs and is now focused on his current task at hand as the Dodgers’ new hitting coach.
Pitching upgrades atop Rockies’ offseason list
The Rockies’ search for a few pitchers they can trust should intensify when representatives from every team gather in Nashville, Tenn., at the Winter Meetings.
Future TV revenue invigorates both LA clubs
The twin powers in the Los Angeles market are involved in what appears to be a Major League financial transformation from the East Coast to the West.
Huntington’s past suggests quiet Winter Meetings
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington has not been prone to rash decisions or high-profile moves in past Winter Meetings and don’t expect that to change next week.
Scutaro, Pagan among Winter Meetings priorities
Hoping to keep the championship club as intact as possible, two of the Giants’ key free agents — Marco Scutaro and Angel Pagan — remained unsigned with less than a week to go before the Winter Meetings.
Mariners seeking offense at Winter Meetings
It’s no secret what’s on top of general manager Jack Zduriencik’s agenda as he and the Mariners’ brass head to Nashville, Tenn., for the Winter Meetings next week — offense.
Colletti could target pitching at Winter Meetings
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti’s primary focus likely will be the addition of a front-end starting pitcher.
O’s order of business: add bat at Winter Meetings
While Baltimore isn’t expected to be in play for any big-name free agents at next week’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn., the Orioles are still looking to fill the team’s largest need: a middle-of-the-order bat.
Free agent Keppinger recovering from broken fibula
Free-agent infielder Jeff Keppinger recently tripped and experienced a break in his right fibula, according to CBSSports.com reporter and MLB Network correspondent Jon Heyman.
Brewers will search for arms at Meetings
General manager Doug Melvin and his staff will spend the rest of this week making final preparations for the Winter Meetings.
Luhnow plans to get ball rolling at Winter Meetings
Jeff Luhnow hopes his first Winter Meetings as general manager of the Astros will go a long way to improving a club that needs to beef up its production in several areas as it heads into the American League West next year.
Beane, A’s can be patient at Winter Meetings
For as much attention as Billy Beane has drawn this year, the A’s general manager’s stay at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn., could be a quiet one.