Jason Isringhausen News

Rays catcher Dioner Navarro had left elbow surgery in late October to stabilize an ulnar nerve but is expected to be ready for spring training, the team said Monday.

Major League Baseball crowned a new champion Wednesday night, and Thursday morning it was back to business as players could begin to file for free agency.

The Rays' bullpen this year was quite the odyssey. There were times we loved it, but just as frequently, there were times we hated it.

He was the Cardinals closer for six years. During that time, Jason Isringhausen made two World Series appearances before moving on to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Stopping short of just inviting every free agent reliever who possesses a fastball and a slider to spring training, I decided to look into a few individual cases that I think might fit the Rays ' plans in 2010.

From Rollie and Eck to Jason Isringhausen, Billy Koch and Huston Street, if there is one position the Oakland Athletics have consistently cultivated over the years, it's that of major league closer.A That the A's major-domo, Billy Beane, has so loudly disdained this position during his reign , and yet gotten superlative seasons out of Isringhausen ...

The division races are mostly so devoid of any intrigue that teams such as the Yankees, Phillies and Cardinals are enjoying a second spring training as they rest players and align their pitchers for the postseason.

The Cardinals and National League saves leader Ryan Franklin are negotiating a two-year contract extension that could allow him to end his career in St.

According to Jon Heyman from Sports Illustrated.com , Billy Wagner of the Mets was claimed off waivers from the New York Mets after returning from the disabled list.

The Rays re-signed relief pitcher Winston Abreu to a Minor League contract Thursday, little more than two months after trading him to Cleveland for right-hander John Meloan.

The Rays re-signed relief pitcher Winston Abreu to a Minor League contract Thursday, little more than two months after trading him to Cleveland for right-hander John Meloan.

The Rays re-signed relief pitcher Winston Abreu to a Minor League contract Thursday, little more than two months after trading him to Cleveland for right-hander John Meloan.

We've heard plenty of times this year about how the Rays need to add a veteran pitcher with closing experience.

The Rays re-signed relief pitcher Winston Abreu to a Minor League contract Thursday, little more than two months after trading him to Cleveland for right-hander John Meloan.

There were few, if any, members of the St. Louis Cardinals' traveling party thrilled to be at Shea Stadium for a one-day, barnstorming trip in the final week of a disappointing 2007.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-hander Edinson Volquez back on the 15-day disabled list, after he left Monday's start against St.

It may be Albert Pujols' week, but Ryan Franklin and Yadier Molina are getting to enjoy their moment in the sun as well.

Whenever Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin sees Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, he thanks him for forcing him, against the righthander's wishes, to become a reliever.

The Rays waited until almost 11 p.m. Friday to announce their much-anticipated moves, which also included designating RHP Winston Abreu for assignment.

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jason Isringhausen underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Tuesday.