The Rangers are going to play at least one and possibly two exhibition games in San Antonio next spring. A press conference is scheduled for Friday to announce which team will play the Rangers at the Alamodome during the middle of Spring Training.
Gee helps out Sandy victims, deflects trade talk
Mets right-hander Dillon Gee and reliever Bobby Parnell helped collect food donations at Citi Field to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims on Wednesday. Gee is doing his best to ignore talk of the Mets potentially trading him.
Gee helps out Sandy victims, deflects trade talk
Mets right-hander Dillon Gee and reliever Bobby Parnell helped collect food donations at Citi Field to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims on Wednesday. Gee is doing his best to ignore talk of the Mets potentially trading him.
Humble Melvin shares credit for top-skipper honor
A humble Bob Melvin talked about winning the American League Manager of the Year Award and the A’s upcoming season at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday.
Ratifying new TV deals on agenda for owners
Ratifying the historic new TV contracts leads the agenda for what is expected to be a quiet quarterly Owners Meetings, beginning Wednesday at the O’Hare Hyatt in Chicago.
Cain working to prevent injuries, reclaim job
One thing that Lorenzo Cain knows for sure is that he doesn’t want 2013 to be a repeat of 2012. Three leg injuries in one season have Cain concentrating on preparing his body to avoid similar shutdowns next year.
Storybook year ends in NL Cy Young for Dickey
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Wednesday named R.A. Dickey the 2012 NL Cy Young winner, making him the first knuckleballer to win the award.
Marlins’ roster overhaul is no big surprise
The Marlins’ insistence on no-trade clauses and back-loaded contracts last offseason were a sign that they were preparing for an exit strategy if things went wrong.
Despite Toronto ties, Cox has no plans to return
Bobby Cox has always savored the friendships and experiences he gathered while serving as the Blue Jays’ manager during the early 1980s. But he is not interested in ending his retirement to fill Toronto’s managerial vacancy.
From stats to attitude, McCutchen has MVP makeup
No NL player had a greater impact on his team than Andrew McCutchen had on the Pirates, and if that isn’t one of the best definitions of a Most Valuable Player, it’s at least in the conversation.
Marlins are not planning to deal Stanton
As the Marlins and Blue Jays work to finalize their blockbuster deal, one star Miami has no plans to move is Giancarlo Stanton, who will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2016 season.
Marlins are not planning to deal Stanton
As the Marlins and Blue Jays work to finalize their blockbuster deal, one star Miami has no plans to move is Giancarlo Stanton, who will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2016 season.
Trout’s all-around game makes him MVP
If you believe that the American League Most Valuable Player Award, as voted on by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, should go to the best player, you needn’t think long or hard. That player is Mike Trout.
Hunter headed to Detroit, pending physical
With an agreement for a two-year contract worth $26 million for outfielder Torii Hunter, Detroit filled what arguably was its biggest need with the first major free-agent signing of the offseason.
Weaver finishes third for AL Cy Young
Angels ace Jered Weaver has long been considered a Cy Young-caliber starter. But he still hasn’t won the actual hardware.
Weaver finishes third for AL Cy Young
Angels ace Jered Weaver has long been considered a Cy Young-caliber starter. But he still hasn’t won the actual hardware.
Chinese Taipei favorites in Classic qualifier
Chinese Taipei is looking to qualify for a spot in its third straight World Baseball Classic in a group that includes New Zealand, the Philippines and a Thailand squad featuring Johnny Damon.