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Rafael Soriano is Officially a Ray
From the Rays press release: Soriano, who turns 30 on December 19, established career highs last season in saves , innings pitched , appearances and strikeouts while issuing only 27 walks.
Dodgers' Colletti disputes trade reports
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti on Monday disputed reports that he's shopping reliever George Sherrill at the Winter Meetings and said the Dodgers' planned payroll for 2010 hasn't dropped from 2009.
Heat already on at the Winter Meetings
It's Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, and the Hot Stove is bringing some heat: Pettitte back for more ESPN.com reported on Monday morning that Andy Pettitte wants to return for his 16th season next year, attributing unnamed Major League sources in writing that "it's now just a matter of working out a deal with the Yankees." The New York Post reported ...
Aaron Miller, lhp Dodgers * Did Not Sign DODGERS LINKS T he Dodgers' back-to-back National League West titles in 2008 and 2009 were in many ways a tribute to their scouting and player-development departments, even if the spotlight always seemed to shine on the antics of Manny Ramirez and the sage wisdom of manager Joe Torre.
High and Inside: Special step for Stairs
MATT STAIRS IS GOING on the road. Literally. On Saturday, the free-agent rightfielder, who played for the Phillies the past two seasons, had a street named after him in his hometown of Fredericton in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.
Astros possibly interested in RHP Saito
Red Sox reliever Takashi Saito could be an underrated commodity on the free-agent market this offseason based on his career 2.05 ERA and ability to serve as a reliable eighth-inning option or closer.
Stairs: 'I absolutely love this city'
He was born in Saint John. He's spent the past 17 summers in 11 different cities and may yet go to a 12th city.
Rivera leads Yanks hopefuls for TYIB
The Yankees left the ultimate stamp on the season by winning their unprecedented 27th World Series title, which should put the boys from the Bronx right in the mix for some of the 2009 This Year in Baseball Awards.
All Major League Baseball teams are urging their fans to cast ballots for the This Year in Baseball Awards.
Broxton among Dodgers' TYIB nominees
The 2009 season saw the Dodgers post the best record in the National League en route to reaching the NL Championship Series for the second straight season, and fans have the chance to reward the club by voting for closer Jonathan Broxton, utility infielder Mark Loretta, manager Joe Torre and general manager Ned Colletti in the This Year in Baseball ...
Sarah's Take: Backstop backup is key
Many Dodgers fans have asked me which free agents the Dodgers should sign during the offseason.
Voting Results User Choice: Jim Tracy, Rockies Scott Miller's prediction : Jim Tracy, Rockies.
Dodgers' Hudson still seeking some answers
Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson collected the fourth Gold Glove of his career Wednesday.
Home field giving Phillies huge postseason boost
"Hard to Believe!" is the game-by-game story of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, from the first pitch on Opening Day to the final pitch of the World Series.
McCourt's divorce will put Dodgers in an inevitable retreat
Reporting from New York - The Dodgers are the talk of the World Series, and not because of Matt Kemp.
Fans keep the faith in critical 5th game
Siblings Steve and Nancy Paul, of Bellmawr, were set to enjoy their first ever postseason Phillies game on Monday, thanks to a pair of standing room tickets their dad bought.
Stairs to DH for Phillies in Game 2
After winning Game 1 of the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies will make only one minor adjustment to their Game 2 lineup, inserting Matt Stairs as the designated hitter.
The Phillies scorched Colorado closer Huston Street in the Division Series and broke Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton in the NL Championship Series, and now they're coming after the one, the only, the legendary Mariano Rivera .
Dodgers pitchers fall short in clutch situations
Vicente Padilla was not the magic mound elixir Wednesday as the Philadelphia Phillies built a 6-2 lead that was too much for Los Angeles to overcome in a 10-4 loss.
Padilla tries to extend Dodgers' season
Wherever Joe Torre went when his team arrived at Citizen's Bank Park on Saturday, he saw it.
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