Major League Baseball News

The Seattle Mariners made a number of moves Friday to prevent young players in their system from being exposed to the Rule 5 draft, but in the process lost two players who were claimed off waivers.

Teams send out feelers, check medical records and weigh their options. They might discuss parameters of a deal, but only rarely do they start sincere negotiations before Thanksgiving.

There will be no long-term contract for Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson. Not this year.

The Yankees kept their word and made no offers on the first day of free agency. They weren't kidding.

The Pirates on Friday pieced together their 40-man roster with an eye toward protecting their pitching.

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Roy Halladay is reportedly not interested in re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays once his current contract expires at the end of next season.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is making good on his World Series bet with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The Washington Nationals announced today the hiring of Jim Riggleman's 2010 field staff.

ChiSox close to Omar Vizquel deal File photo: Omar Vizquel stretches before batting practice Tuesday, Oct.

St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year.

Jefferson City -- Missouri has added four new members to the exclusive Academy of Squires.

If the New York Yankees bring back Andy Pettitte, if could determine what the Bombers do in the rest of free agency.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor league outfielder Desmond Jennings and pitchers Jeremy Hellickson and Alexander Torres have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster.

Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced on Thursday that American League Manager of the Year Mike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will return for the 2010 season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Chicago Cubs for a pair of minor leaguers.

Linecum a repeat Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum is the first repeat winner of the Cy Young Award since Randy Johnson captured four in a row between 1999 abd 2002.

The Detroit Tigers are freezing ticket prices for 2010, and will lower the cost of some individual and season tickets.

The National League Cy Young Award will be announced early Thursday afternoon, and there are a trio of pitchers with viable claims to the trophy.