Yu Darvish's unique appeal raises him far above the rest of the Japanese player market, which appears to have entered a bearish phase in the estimation of Major League Baseball executives.
Bonds' prosecutors request 15 months in prison
With Barry Bonds' sentencing hearing a week away, prosecutors have asked for a sentence of 15 months in prison for Bonds' conviction on a single count of obstruction of justice.
Bold moves in Big D set Halos, Marlins apart
Clearly the two stars of this year's Winter Meetings, the Angels and Marlins took some big steps toward success in 2012 with their moves in Dallas this week.
Not in the Cards: Pujols departs for Angels
Albert Pujols, the second-greatest hitter in Cardinals history, will not return to the club for 2012. Pujols has decided to accept a 10-year offer from the Angels, worth between $250-260 million.
Players, execs impressed by Pujols signing
As news swirled Thursday of Albert Pujols agreeing to terms with the Angels, the baseball world weighed in on what it meant for the game.
Cubs get Stewart, Rox take Colvin in deal
The Cubs attempted to upgrade their offense and bullpen depth by landing third baseman Ian Stewart and reliever Casey Weathers, and in doing so, they shipped outfielder Tyler Colvin and infielder DJ LeMahieu to Colorado.
Pagan ready, eager to be spark for Giants
Angel Pagan appears to be an ideal addition for the Giants, who slumped offensively and slipped defensively last season.
Magadan, Lucchino discuss Boston's direction
Dave Magadan and Larry Lucchino talked with the press on Thursday about the return of David Ortiz and the direction of the club under new skipper Bobby Valentine.
Red Sox unveil yearlong Fenway celebration
Deservedly, the Red Sox franchise is getting on its collective soapbox in 2012, and Fenway Park's praises will be sang as it becomes the first professional ballpark to reach 100 years of operation in the United States.
Judge rules Dodgers can sell media rights
The Dodgers can move forward and negotiate their future television media rights before the club is sold in April, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday in his Delaware court.
Pujols won't be a stranger to AL-bound Astros
Albert Pujols, who's been a pain in the neck to the Astros for a decade while with the Cardinals, signed a 10-year contract to play for the Angels, who reside in the same AL West that will welcome Houston in 2013.
Dipoto's Angels tenure off to resounding start
Barely a month into his new job with the Angels, first-year general manager Jerry Dipoto reeled off the greatest pair of signings in franchise history, agreeing to terms on contracts with first baseman Albert Pujols (10 years at a reported $254 million) and starting pitcher C.J. Wilson (five years, $77.5 million).
GM Luhnow introduced, set to build Astros
The Astros introduced Jeff Luhnow as the 12th general manager in club history at a news conference Thursday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.
Nine-digit deals often lead to buyer's remorse
Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes signed nine-digit deals this week to great fanfare, but history has shown that teams often come to regret making such huge investments in a player.
After difficult day, Cards focused on moving on
Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak called Thursday, officially the end to the Albert Pujols era of Cardinals baseball, "a disappointing day."
Angels land both Pujols and Wilson
The Angels' huge Winter Meetings splash didn't stop with Thursday's stunning agreement with Albert Pujols. They also came to terms on a deal with free-agent left-hander C.J. Wilson.
O's swing trade, land Eveland from Dodgers
The Orioles acquired left-hander Dana Eveland from the Dodgers in exchange for Minor Leaguers Jarret Martin and Tyler Henson on Thursday, the final day of the Winter Meetings.