Tom Gordon News

With the end of the decade nearing, Sportmeisters Derek and Ryan have decided to present their top ten games of the past decade.

With the trade for Aaron Heilman the Arizona Diamondbacks addressed one of their needs for the 2009 offseason.

Catcher Chris Snyder is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his balky back, a procedure that should have him healthy in time for spring training - but one that will adversely affect the Diamondbacks' maneuverability in the trade market this off-season. Snyder has been bothered by a ligament strain and a bulging disk that has irritated a nerve ...

Three months ago the Diamondbacks bullpen had an inexperienced closer, a setup man with a 9.00 ERA, unproven middle relief and a perception that a rehabbing Tom Gordon could swoop in and save the day.

In the Jack Wilson trade, Ronny Cedeno was regarded by many as a warm body to hold down Pittsburgh's shortstop job until it could get someone... In the Jack Wilson trade, Ronny Cedeno was regarded by many as a warm body to hold down Pittsburgh's shortstop job until it could get someone better.

The Arizona Diamondbacks released right-hander Tom Gordon, one of four pitchers in major league history with 135 victories and 155 saves.

The Arizona Diamondbacks released right-hander Tom Gordon, one of four pitchers in major league history with 135 victories and 155 saves.

The Arizona Diamondbacks released right-hander Tom Gordon, one of four pitchers in major league history with 135 victories and 155 saves.

The Diamondbacks placed left-hander Scott Schoeneweis on the 15-day disabled list with depression Tuesday.

The trade of second baseman Felipe Lopez left the D-backs with a hole. It also gave Ryan Roberts an opportunity.

The Phillies made a huge splash in the MLB trading pool by picking up 2008 AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee Wednesday to bolster the starting rotation but the rotation might not be the place the Phillies most needed help.

Charlie Manuel owns a glittery World Series ring that he can slide on and off his finger whenever he pleases, and for that, he knows who to thank.

YOU SEE BAD things arising. You see trouble on the way. You see the Phillies as a team still hung over from the intoxication of last year's championship, unable to hold teams down early or hold onto leads late.

When I was in my last season of Little League, I was my team's closer. I would trot over from first base or third, dig in my plastic spikes, and get to work.

Ryan Madson was back in the bullpen, back on the mound, back making pitches -- some good, others not so good.

The Eugene Emeralds future at Civic Stadium is murky, with only a guarantee of one more season at the Eugene landmark.