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C.J. Wilson, Angels Reach 5-Year, $77.5 Million Deal

C.J. Wilson, Angels Reach 5-Year, $77.5 Million Deal

Former Texas Rangers hurler C.J. Wilson will be joining Albert Pujols in Los Angeles, as the Angels pulled off a shocker Thursday morning, signing the top pitcher on the free agent market and the top hitter on ... continue
Yu Darvish to be Posted, Nationals are Interested

Yu Darvish to be Posted, Nationals are Interested

Japanese superstar Yu Darvish has confirmed that he will be posted on Friday, and the Washington Nationals are already amongst the favorites to sign him. The 25-year-old - widely regarded as the finest pitcher not playing Major League ... continue
Albert Pujols Becomes an Angel With 3rd Biggest Contract in MLB History

Albert Pujols Becomes an Angel With 3rd Biggest Contract in MLB History

Albert Pujols is ending his career with the St. Louis Carndinals. The heavyweight hitter has just signed a $250 million 10-year contract to play with the Los Angeles Angels. The deal hasn't officially been announced yet but several ... continue
Florida Marlins To Sign Lefty Pitcher Mark Buehrle

Florida Marlins To Sign Lefty Pitcher Mark Buehrle

Left-handed pitcher Mark Buehrle and the Florida Marlins have reached a four-year, $58 million agreement after the club failed to sign Albert Pujols despite their best efforts last week. Speaking of the teams newest acquisition Marlins manager Ozzie ... continue
Albert Pujols Headed to the Miami Marlins?

Albert Pujols Headed to the Miami Marlins?

According to a tweet by the Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman, marquee first baseman Albert Pujols has been proposed a 10-year contract from the Miami Marlins reportedly worth over $200 million. The offer comes nine months after Pujols rejected ... continue
Chicago Cubs Great Ron Santo Elected To Hall Of Fame

Chicago Cubs Great Ron Santo Elected To Hall Of Fame

Chicago Cubs great Ron Santo was posthumously elected to the to the baseball Hall of Fame on Monday with a 93.8 percent yes vote received from the Golden Era committee. With 15 of 16 votes received Santo was ... continue
Manny Ramirez Hopes For A Comeback, Files For MLB Reinstatment

Manny Ramirez Hopes For A Comeback, Files For MLB Reinstatment

It looks like Manny Ramirez wasn't ready to call it quits from Major League Baseball (MLB) after all, the outfielder filed for reinstatement this week and hired new agents to find him a job. Ramirez returned on April ... continue
Magic Johnson Looks to Purchase MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers

Magic Johnson Looks to Purchase MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers

According to a report by ESPN News, former NBA great Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is teaming up with a group of investors that are looking at buying the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball club. "I want to make them great ... continue
Chicago Cubs Show Interesting In Signing Albert Pujols

Chicago Cubs Show Interesting In Signing Albert Pujols

An insider for the Chicago Cubs has revealed that the team has reached out to the agent for Albert Pujols in an attempt to sign the free agent. Pujols, a nine-time MVP is currently being sought by the ... continue
Ryan Braun Wins NL MVP Award

Ryan Braun Wins NL MVP Award

Milwaukee's Ryan Braun has been announced the NL Most Valuable Player, after a season that saw him lead the Brewers to their first division title in almost three decades. The left fielder notched up 20 of 32 first-place ... continue
Justin Verlander Named 2011 American League MVP

Justin Verlander Named 2011 American League MVP

Just one week after winning the coveted Cy Young Award, Detroit Tigers hard-throwing right-hander Justin Verlander has been named MLB's 2011 American League MVP, becoming the first starting pitcher to capture the prize in 25 years. "Not even ... continue
New MLB Labor Deal Includes HGH Testing Clause

New MLB Labor Deal Includes HGH Testing Clause

The newest labor agreement for Major League Baseball (MLB) players includes a clause that will require players to be tested at the highest level for human growth hormone. If the contract is accepted testing will begin for ... continue
Dale Sveum Takes Over as New Chicago Cubs Manager

Dale Sveum Takes Over as New Chicago Cubs Manager

Former Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum has accepted an offer to be the next manager of the Chicago Cubs. Sveum, who turns 48 next Wednesday, agreed to a three-year deal, plus a team option for a fourth ... continue
MLB Adding Two Wild Card Teams To Playoff Race

MLB Adding Two Wild Card Teams To Playoff Race

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced on Thursday that the league will add two more wild card teams to the playoffs no later than 2013. The announcement comes after the owners association unanimously approved Jim Crane as ... continue
New York Mets Expect to Keep David Wright for 2012 MLB season

New York Mets Expect to Keep David Wright for 2012 MLB season

The New York Mets are now listening to trade offers, but one man expected to stay for next season is five-time All-Star third baseman David Wright. While general manager Sandy Alderson can't guarantee any player would be back ... continue
CC Sabathia Stays with Yanks, Signs 5-Year, $122m Deal

CC Sabathia Stays with Yanks, Signs 5-Year, $122m Deal

Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia took to the Internet on Monday night at 7:23pm, Tweeting that he’d officially reached a new contract agreement to remain in pinstripes for the next five years. The 31-year-old southpaw had until midnight on ... continue
Tony La Russa Helps Cardinals Win World Series, Announces Retirement

Tony La Russa Helps Cardinals Win World Series, Announces Retirement

Major League Baseball (MLB) is about to lose one of their most iconic figures in recent memory. St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has announced just days after he took his team to a World Series ... continue
U.S. Mint Creates Commemorative Coin For Baseball Hall Of Fame’s 75th Anniversary

U.S. Mint Creates Commemorative Coin For Baseball Hall Of Fame’s 75th Anniversary

The baseball hall of fame will celebrates it's 75th anniversary in 2014 and in celebration of that monumental occasion the U.S. Mint has been authorized to create commemorative coins. The Secretary of the Treasury this week provided the ... continue
Tony La Russa Takes Responsibility For Bullpen Mistake

Tony La Russa Takes Responsibility For Bullpen Mistake

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa on Wednesday took full responsibility for a bullpen mistake that likely caused the St. Louis Cardinals to fall behind 3-2 in World Series Play. According to La Russa he called to ... continue
David Ortiz Discusses Role With Boston Red Sox, Addresses Rumors

David Ortiz Discusses Role With Boston Red Sox, Addresses Rumors

David Ortiz wants to stay with the Boston Red Sox, despite recent reports that he would be willing to leave, even play for the teams biggest rival the New York Yankees. When asked to confirm reports that players ... continue
MLB Officials Deny Dirk Nowitzki’s First Pitch Nomination

MLB Officials Deny Dirk Nowitzki’s First Pitch Nomination

The Texas Rangers recently asked Major League Baseball (MLB) officials for the right to have Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki throw out the first pitch at a World Series game, a request that has been denied. Nowitzki was ... continue
Senators Asking For Chewing Tobacco Ban At World Series

Senators Asking For Chewing Tobacco Ban At World Series

If four US senators have their way major league baseball players from the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers will not be using chewing tobacco during the World Series. Health officials from St. Louis, Arlington, Texas and Illinois ... continue