With a big first season as a full-time starting catcher, Detroit's Alex Avila took the mantle as the American League's best offensive catcher from the oft-injured Joe Mauer.
Mariners, Twins, Jays boast Scouts of the Year
Bob Engle of the Seattle Mariners, the Twins' Mike Radcliff and Mel Didier of the Toronto Blue Jays were named 2011 Scout of the Year winners on Wednesday.
MLB expects progress on Dodgers sale 'soon'
In the wake of Dodgers owner Frank McCourt's agreement with Major League Baseball to sell the Dodgers, the process of doing so has already begun.
Cherington set to gauge interest in free agents
Ben Cherington will check in on David Ortiz and Jonathan Papelbon and David Ortiz as he begins his first round of free agency as Boston's GM.
Dismissal hard for Quade to process
Managing the Cubs was a dream job for Mike Quade, who grew up in the Chicago area and became a fan of the team as a child. Losing that job on Wednesday was tough to take.
Asdrubal picks up first Silver Slugger Award
Cleveland's Asdrubal Cabrera beat out a talented fielded of American League shortstops, including former teammate Jhonny Peralta, to take home his first Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger honor.
Orioles to interview Phils exec Proefrock for GM
The Orioles have expanded their list of candidates and will bring in Phillies executive Scott Proefrock to interview for their general manager vacancy.
Middlebrooks out for remainder of AFL season
The Red Sox confirmed that highly touted prospect Will Middlebrooks will miss the remainder of the Arizona Fall League after spraining his left thumb on Tuesday.
McDonald re-ups with D-backs for two years
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with infielder John McDonald on a two-year contract, club president Kevin Towers announced on Wednesday.
First Gold, now Silver for Phillips
Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips is a three-time Gold Glover, a two-time All-Star and now he's a Silver Slugger, too.
Red Sox interview Sveum for manager role
On Wednesday the Red Sox interviewed Sveum, their third-base coach in 2004 and 2005, for the managerial position.
Crowe outrighted, four activated from DL
The Cleveland Indians took care of some light housekeeping on their 40-man roster on Wednesday by outrighting outfielder Trevor Crowe to Triple-A Columbus and activating four players from the disabled list.
Sox, Cubs given extension for compensation
As they are both in the middle of a managerial search — and, starting at 12:01 a.m. ET Thursday, free agency — the Red Sox and Cubs have received an extension to work out compensation for Theo Epstein's departure from Boston to Chicago.
Tulo bashes way to second Silver Slugger
Troy Tulowitzki earned his second straight Silver Slugger honor as the National League's best-hitting shortstop on Wednesday as voted by Major League managers and coaches, continuing a sterling offseason run for the 27-year-old.
Bautista adds Silver Slugger to collection
Jose Bautista has another piece of hardware for his collection after it was announced on
Wednesday evening that he is a recipient of the Silver
Slugger Award.
Braun, Fielder take home Silver Sluggers
Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder went together like beer and bratwurst over the past five seasons with the Brewers, and they were linked again Wednesday, perhaps for one last time. Both players were named Silver Sluggers in the National League.
Top boppers earn Silver Slugger Awards
The postseason honor roll expanded today, as the American League and National League distributed the Silver Slugger Award to the best offensive players at each position.