Yadier Molina has been collecting defensive honors since the 2012 season ended. On Friday, however, Molina received arguably the most prestigious defensive award yet.
Catcher Ross agrees to two-year deal with Red Sox
The Red Sox have bolstered their catching situation by signing David Ross to a two-year, $6.2 million deal that is pending a physical, MLB.com has confirmed.
Versatile Green hoping for a callup to Oakland
Grant Green is playing in the Arizona Fall League for the third time and learning his fifth position, as he continues to grind his way up the Athletics’ organizational chart.
McGwire wouldn’t vote himself into Hall of Fame
New Dodgers hitting coach and former big league slugger Mark McGwire, who ranks 10th all-time with 583 home runs, said on Friday that he wouldn’t vote himself into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Dodgers win bid for Korean star Ryu
The Hanwha Eagles announced Saturday that they will accept a bid of about $25.75 million for the rights to left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu, a 25-year-old who has been the top pitcher in Korea.
Dodgers mum on possible Ryu bid
The Dodgers would not comment on reports that they submitted the winning $25.7 million bid for Korean left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu.
Hammer honored at Gold Glove dinner in Big Apple
Hank Aaron received the Rawlings Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday night as this year’s Gold Gloves were presented at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.
Washington ‘humbled’ by AFL Hall of Fame honor
Rangers manager Ron Washington was happy to make the commute from his Texas home for his induction Friday into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame.
Determined Bonderman has comeback in mind
The scene around Jeremy Bonderman sounds like somebody warding off a midlife crisis. So do the words coming from him.
Panama hopes veteran presence propels team
A Panamanian team with a wealth of World Series experience is hoping players like All-Star Carlos Ruiz and shortstop Ruben Tejada can lead it past the upcoming qualifying round in the group’s third World Baseball Classic.
Bell opens D-backs chapter with patented flair
Heath Bell made his D-backs debut, of sorts, on Friday at a charity golf tournament, and the club’s new reliever made an entrance in typical Heath Bell fashion.
Hall wins Goldwater Community Service Award
D-backs CEO and President Derrick Hall has been named the 2012 recipient of the Goldwater Community Service Award and was recognized for the honor at the 29th Noche de Gourmet on Friday night in Phoenix.
Bourn turns down Braves’ qualifying offer
As expected, Michael Bourn has rejected the Braves’ qualifying offer. Friday’s procedural move guarantees that the Braves will receive Draft pick compensation if Bourn signs with another club.
LaRoche rejects Nationals’ qualifying offer
Adam LaRoche has declined the Nationals’ qualifying offer, making the first baseman a free agent.
Sale of Giants in ’92 paved way for renaissance
Anniversaries can simply mark the passage of time. Or they can symbolize something deeper. Come Saturday, 20 years will have passed since owners of National League franchises voted to approve the sale of the San Francisco Giants to an investor group led by Peter Magowan.
Rangers in the mix for South Korean left-hander
The Rangers are one of the teams to have submitted a bid on South Korean left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu.
Hall of Famer MacPhail excelled under spotlight
Hall of Famer Lee MacPhail never coveted the spotlight, but he certainly knew how to perform under baseball’s brightest glare.