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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Angels ace Jered Weaver has long been considered a Cy Young-caliber starter. But he still hasn’t won the actual hardware.

Angels ace Jered Weaver has long been considered a Cy Young-caliber starter. But he still hasn’t won the actual hardware.

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.

OK, slow down. Cool it on the outrage. What exactly are the Marlins blowing up? Weren’t they a last-place team? Besides, this trade might look a lot different a year or two from now. From a baseball standpoint, it’s perfectly defensible.

Marlins prospect Christian Yelich brings a host of excellent mechanics to the offensive part of his game, as the outfielder hones his craft for the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League.

Marlins prospect Christian Yelich brings a host of excellent mechanics to the offensive part of his game, as the outfielder hones his craft for the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League.

Heading into the offseason, the Marlins’ primary position of need was third base. You can add front-line starting pitching and center field to the list.

Heading into the offseason, the Marlins’ primary position of need was third base. You can add front-line starting pitching and center field to the list.