Jonathan Papelbon, who signed a four-year, $50 million contract in November to be the Phillies' new closer, talked about his past in Boston, his present in Philadelphia and his future, like a potential Phillies-Red Sox World Series in October.More»
Papelbon looks ahead with Phillies at Spring Training
The A's recently traveled to Florida to watch Manny Ramirez work out and could sign the slugger within the next week.More»
Hot Stove talks about Manny's plans to return to MLB
Unlike the boisterous Jonathan Papelbon, whose presence could usually be felt from well beyond 60 feet and six inches, Andrew Bailey, the man who replaces him as the Red Sox's closer, exudes a quieter confidence.More»
Bailey has a new home in Boston
Signups are under way for MLB.TV 2012, and Major League Baseball fans everywhere can secure their ticket to watch live out-of-market games all season.More»
MLB.TV 2012 is here!
Miguel Cabrera clearly knows what has been said about his attempted shift from first base to third. The Tigers' slugger isn't making it out to be a piece of cake, but he isn't painting it as a superhuman feat either.More»
Cabrera looks to build on 2011 batting title
Rod Barajas is a naturally cheery fellow. Nevertheless, the new Pirates catcher's smile was especially wide Saturday, as he contemplated an imminent reunion with the newest Pirate -- right-hander A.J. Burnett.More»
Barajas talks about joining the Pirates
Three exciting college games took place Saturday during the Urban Invitational at Minute Maid Park, which also made room for a Battle of the Bands and an appearance by two world-class singers.More»
Jennifer Holliday performs 'America the Beautiful'
Ichiro Suzuki, who has spent nearly all of his 11 years in the Major Leagues as the leadoff hitter for the Mariners, said Saturday he's open to a new role if that's the direction manager Eric Wedge wants to go in the coming season.More»
Ichiro makes a great grab in the seventh
Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was not expected to be in Spring Training until next week, but his first day in camp turned out to be Saturday. He went right to work, going to the complex and taking batting practice with teammate Danny Espinosa.More»
Werth could be primed to bounce back in '12
The Cardinals have indicated that Chris Carpenter will play a large role in determining his spring workload, given that he is coming off a year in which he threw 237 1/3 regular-season innings and then another 36 in the postseason.More»
Four players from Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy in Puerto Rico are at the 2012 Urban Invitational, a highlight in their respective freshman seasons.More»
Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman were among the impressive number of Braves position players who already reported to ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex Saturday morning.More»
Caray on what Chipper's impact will be in 2012
As Giants pitchers and catchers reported to camp Saturday, manager Bruce Bochy anticipated the personnel decisions and roster juggling that await him.More»
San Francisco Giants
The Yankees have agreed with left-handed reliever Clay Rapada on a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.More»
Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter died Thursday after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was 57.More»
MLB Network looks at the career of Gary Carter
Gary Carter's death on Thursday sparked emotional reaction from former and current players, coaches and others associated with the sport, who spoke highly of the catcher's passion on the field and compassion off of it.More»
Gooden joins SNY to reflect on Carter's passing
Pitching coach Derek Lilliquist said he has no intentions of drastically changing the spring blueprint long ago laid out by Dave Duncan.More»
Returning outfielder Mike Carp, second baseman Dustin Ackley and new catcher Jesus Montero all displayed some nice power in the first batting practice of Spring Training for the Mariners on Saturday, as the team began full-squad workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex.More»
Predictably, the Giants intend to regulate the early activity of healing stars Buster Posey, Brian Wilson and Freddy Sanchez during Spring Training.More»
Posey poised for big things in 2012
For new Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, the club's reporting date for pitchers and catchers Saturday reminded him a lot of Christmas, and he can't wait for the first workout on Sunday.More»
Wainwright ready for spring after Tommy John surgery
Rangers pitchers aren't supposed to report for four more days, but a number of them are already working out at the club's Surprise, Ariz., complex. Right-handed reliever Mike Adams, who had surgery to repair a hernia on Jan. 3, is among those who are throwing.More»
Mike Adams answers fan questions
It took less than four hours on Saturday to complete the first sellout at Marlins Park.More»
For Jim Fanning, who had lived in Canada constantly since 1968 when he joined the ranks of the expansion Montreal Expos' franchise as general manager, the move to become a citizen of his adopted country took 44 years.More»
A's pitchers and catchers reported to camp on Saturday, and are set to begin workouts on Sunday. But it appears the club will continue making more noise off the field than on it in the coming week.More»
Oakland Athletics
The weather has spoken once again. The Astros announced Saturday that the final day of the Urban Invitational will be held at Minute Maid Park due to impending rain.More»
Former Astro Wynn proud of connection to UYA
Several pitchers participated in light workouts as Spring Training officially began for the Twins on Saturday. The Twins, however, don't hold their first official workout until Sunday morning.More»
Now that Tim Wakefield has officially announced his retirement, the obvious next question is this: What becomes of his long-time teammate Jason Varitek?More»
Varitek goes deep in the ninth
Scott Linebrink's trek from his Texas home ended in Jupiter, Fla., on Saturday, where he arrived eager to earn a spot on a club that he had been hoping all offseason would call.More»
The Pirates have acquired starter A.J. Burnett from the Yankees for two Minor Leaguers. The Yankees will pick up $20 million of the $33 million owed to Burnett.More»
Hot Stove talks about the Pirates acquiring Burnett
The Rays are well-loved. Evidence of how the Tampa Bay area feels about its Major League team could be seen in the numbers that crowded Tropicana Field on Saturday to enjoy the club's annual Fan Fest.More»



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