Just when you thought you had cleared everything off of it, even that last succulent bit of pumpkin pie, baseball returns to the American consciousness on Monday with a full plate.

Cyber Monday at the MLB.com Shop has been extended a day, until 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday. Buy one item and get one item of equal or lesser value at 50 percent off.

Michael Bourn is poised to make millions in free agency as an impact player at the top of the lineup and in center field, but there was a time when some doubted he would ever be in this position.

Michael Bourn is poised to make millions in free agency as an impact player at the top of the lineup and in center field, but there was a time when some doubted he would ever be in this position.

Mike Napoli met with the Mariners this past week, and the free-agent catcher/first baseman is still talking to the club he may leave, the Rangers. He is also expected to meet with the Red Sox.

Mike Napoli met with the Mariners this past week, and the free-agent catcher/first baseman is still talking to the club he may leave, the Rangers. He is also expected to meet with the Red Sox.

Ichiro Suzuki’s agent Tony Attanasio said Suzuki wants to remain with the Yanks, according to a New York Post report on Saturday.

Cardinals third baseman David Freese was unhurt when he crashed his sports utility vehicle into a tree while attempting avoid a deer on the road on Thursday afternoon in Wildwood, Mo.

With an impressive showing in the Arizona Fall League, outfield prospect Rymer Liriano has brought excitement with his bat and his future in San Diego’s organization looks bright.

With an impressive showing in the Arizona Fall League, outfield prospect Rymer Liriano has brought excitement with his bat and his future in San Diego’s organization looks bright.

The newly released 2013 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is rich in numbers and deep in talent.

DeMarlo Hale, who interviewed for the Blue Jays’ vacant bench coach position earlier this week, is headed to Toronto to fill that role in 2013, an industry source told MLB.com Saturday morning.

DeMarlo Hale, who interviewed for the Blue Jays’ vacant bench coach position earlier this week, is headed to Toronto to fill that role in 2013, an industry source told MLB.com Saturday morning.

Since we’re still in the middle of Thanksgiving weekend, a question comes to mind: What are the things that should make the world feel grateful for Major League Baseball?

Since we’re still in the middle of Thanksgiving weekend, a question comes to mind: What are the things that should make the world feel grateful for Major League Baseball?

The Dodgers have re-signed injured outfielder Alfredo Silverio and signed six-year free-agent infielders Nick Evans and Ozzie Martinez, bringing to eight the number of Minor Leaguers invited to Major League camp.

The Dodgers have re-signed injured outfielder Alfredo Silverio and signed six-year free-agent infielders Nick Evans and Ozzie Martinez, bringing to eight the number of Minor Leaguers invited to Major League camp.