Awards season continues to be far kinder to the Red Sox than the pennant race was. Jacoby Ellsbury, Adrian Gonzalez and David Ortiz, three cornerstones of Boston's offense in 2011, were all named American League Silver Slugger Award winners on Wednesday.
Upton, Hudson honored for slugging prowess
D-backs outfielder Justin Upton and right-hander Daniel Hudson were awarded 2011 National League Silver Slugger Awards presented by Louisville Slugger on Wednesday.
McCann first Brave to win five Silver Sluggers
Brian McCann joined rare company Wednesday when it was announced he won his fifth career Silver Slugger Award Award.
Cubs relieve Quade; Sandberg not a candidate
Mike Quade was let go as manager of the Cubs on Wednesday. President of baseball operations Theo Epstein said the search for a new skipper will begin immediately.
Aramis wins first career Silver Slugger Award
Third baseman Aramis Ramirez, who posted his sixth season with at least 30 doubles and 25 home runs this year with the Cubs, won his first Silver Slugger Award.
Twice as nice: Beltre repeats as Silver Slugger
One day after winning his third career Gold Glove, the Rangers' Adrian Beltre received the Silver Slugger Award as the top offensive third baseman in the AL.
Wang close to inking deal to stay with Nats
Chien-Ming Wang is close to an agreement with the Nationals, agent Alan Nero said on Wednesday, with the two sides working out contract language.
Kemp nets Silver Slugger for monster year
The stream of hardware continued on Wednesday for Matt Kemp, who received his second Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award as one of the three best hitting outfielders in the National League.
Marlins add bite to rebranding, invite Pitbull
The Marlins will have a local celebrity on hand to help them celebrate their rebranding. The team, which will change its name to the Miami Marlins, will have celebrated rap artist and South Florida native Pitbull on hand Nov. 11 at the new ballpark as it unveils its new logo and uniforms.
Cards to request permission to speak to Ryno
Major League sources confirmed to MLB.com on Wednesday that the Cardinals have asked, and will receive, permission from the Phillies to interview Ryne Sandberg for their managerial opening.
Gordon adds Les Milgram Award to hardware
Late Tuesday night, Alex Gordon received his first American League Gold Glove Award. On Wednesday morning, Gordon won his first Les Milgram Award as the Royals' Player of the Year.
Dodgers add two outfielders to 40-man roster
The Dodgers have added Minor League outfielders Alfredo Silverio and Scott Van Slyke to the 40-man Major League roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft.
Brunansky named Triple-A hitting coach
The Triple-A Rochester Red Wings announced Wednesday that former Twins outfielder Tom Brunansky has been named the club's hitting coach.
Beckham positioning for offensive rebound
Gordon Beckham endured a season-long offensive slump in 2011 and the White Sox second baseman acknowledges he struggled with the mental pressures of trying to break out of it. Heading into 2012, Beckham is determined to rebound.
Orioles claim O'Day off waivers from Rangers
The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-hander Darren O'Day on waivers from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The side-arming reliever has been added to the Orioles' Major League roster.
La Russa no fan of 'Moneyball' concept
Tony La Russa had some of his greatest success as manager of the A's, but he was no fan of the "Moneyball" concept the club adopted in the years after he left.
Braves free up spots on 40-man roster
The Braves have created a few open spots on their 40-man roster and filled one with Todd Redmond, who has spent each of the past three seasons pitching for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves.