Angels center fielder Mike Trout was named by Wilson as the American League Defensive Player of the Year.

Fresh off signing his new two-year deal with the Red Sox, David Ortiz broke his silence on the recent controversy involving his former manager Bobby Valentine.

Defense played a major role in the Braves’ postseason berth this past season, and they were named top defensive team in the inaugural Wilson Defensive Awards on Monday.

The Red Sox are close to naming a pitching coach, and they hope to start interviewing candidates for hitting coach by the end of the week as well.

Mike Trout was named the the first Wilson Defensive Player of the Year in the American League, announced Sunday night on MLB Network, and Michael Bourn earned the same honor in the National League, leading the Braves to be named Wilson’s Defensive Team of the Year.

The White Sox finished .500 or better in nine of Kenny Williams’ 12 years as general manager, claiming two American League Central titles and one highly memorable World Series crown in 2005.

The Cardinals announced their 2013 coaching staff on Monday, naming John Mabry to replace outgoing hitting coach Mark McGwire.

Nick Swisher was a huge part of everything the Yankees accomplished this season. But after a rough postseason, the question every general manager considering Swisher must ask themselves is this: Can a solid six months be wiped out by a poor finish?

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Mets and City Harvest will hold a food drive on Nov. 14 to benefit New Yorkers in need.

Terry Bradshaw, a long-time hitting coach for two of the Royals’ affiliates, on Monday was named the organization’s Minor League hitting coordinator.

Next for the Giants comes the part of winning the World Series that’s most challenging: defending the title. Fortunately for the Giants, several of their key performers experienced the chore of the 2011 season, which followed the groundbreaking 2010 championship.

Prospect Hunter Morris’ huge 2012 season netted yet another award on Monday, when he was named the Topps Southern League Player of the Year in a joint announcement by the baseball card company and Minor League Baseball.

Will the Rangers re-sign Mike Napoli? Should Jurickson Profar and Mike Olt start 2013 in Triple-A? Reporter T.R. Sullivan answers these questions and more in the Inbox.

The Dodgers continued their front-office expansion Monday by hiring Pat Corrales as special assistant to general manager Ned Colletti.

New Astros manager Bo Porter finalized his coaching staff Monday afternoon with the addition of a pair of recognizable names.

Aroldis Chapman proved to be a dominant closer in 2012, but the Reds haven’t decided what role best fits the fireballing right-hander.

Joel Peralta will be returning to the Rays in 2013. According to several news outlets, Peralta signed a two-year, $6 million deal, with a $2.5 million option for 2015.