Let me tell you about the Roger Clemens I got to know during his three seasons with the Houston Astros. He was both a great competitor and a great teammate. He was also a great ambassador for the sport.

Tigers prospect Nick Castellanos is the epitome of what scouts term a “projectable” player. He’s a good player right now, but he’s likely to be a very good player with experience and physical maturity.

With two mercy-rule wins under their belts, including one against qualifier finale opponent New Zealand, Chinese Taipei is a heavy favorite to earn a spot in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

New Zealand upended the Philippines, 10-6, on Saturday to advance to Sunday’s World Baseball Classic qualifier final in a rematch vs. Chinese Taipei.

Edgar Renteria helped Colombia to an 8-1 win over Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic qualifier matchup on Friday night in the 16-year Major League veteran’s first game for his native country.

Mike Trout settled for runner-up when the BBWAA announced its choice for American League MVP, but the Angels’ rookie sensation received the Junior Circuit’s top honor when the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announced its annual Legacy Awards on Friday.

Although the Mariners plan to pursue offensive upgrades this offseason, general manager Jack Zduriencik said Friday he doesn’t see Seattle being big players in the pursuit of free-agent slugger Josh Hamilton.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson and D-backs president Derrick Hall were among speakers representing Major League Baseball leadership at the seventh annual Ivy Sports Symposium on Friday at Columbia University.

Torii Hunter saw this day coming long before the Tigers did. Hunter began his tenure in Detroit on Friday with the signing of a two-year deal.

The Twins have re-signed second baseman James Beresford to a Minor League deal that includes his first invite to Major League Spring Training.

The Royals have signed four players, all with varying degrees of Major League experience, to Minor League contracts — infielder Brandon Wood and pitchers Brian Sanches, Anthony Ortega and Atahualpa Severino.

Giancarlo Stanton shared his thoughts with Peter Gammons on the Marlins’ trade the other night, expressing his frustration at being unable to actively pursue a “winning philosophy.”

Giancarlo Stanton shared his thoughts with Peter Gammons on the Marlins’ trade the other night, expressing his frustration at being unable to actively pursue a “winning philosophy.”

After dealing a series of top prospects this week, the Blue Jays’ Minor League system is still flush with talent. General manager Alex Anthopoulos managed to pull the trigger on the massive trade without having to part with his best young players.

After dealing a series of top prospects this week, the Blue Jays’ Minor League system is still flush with talent. General manager Alex Anthopoulos managed to pull the trigger on the massive trade without having to part with his best young players.

The Phillies think B.J. Upton could fill two sizable voids on their 2013 roster. First, he can play center field. Second, he is a right-handed bat with power. That combination has him unquestionably as their top offseason target.

The Phillies think B.J. Upton could fill two sizable voids on their 2013 roster. First, he can play center field. Second, he is a right-handed bat with power. That combination has him unquestionably as their top offseason target.