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"Trade Brian Wilson?" and Other Giants Thoughts
This offseason is crucial to the future of the San Francisco Giants. While good moves and shrewd signings will undoubtedly make them viable threats in the National League West, a simple misstep or two could put them back below .500 in 2010.
Rockies zero in on going the distance
Several Rockies players watched the World Series with a keen eye. It is, in many ways, a signal of how everything has changed in Colorado.
Riggleman could stay with Nationals
The Washington Nationals are expected to name their manager in the next week, and after Don Mattingly removed himself from consideration, it appears Jim Riggleman has an inside track toward retaining the job he held on an interim basis during the second half of the season.
Ventre: Sex, lies, playoffs? Divorce sure to hurt Dodgers
Phillies, Yanks gear up for Game 6 Nov. 3: Pedro Martinez says he feels relaxed and ready for Game 6, while Andy Pettitte says he doesn't know how he will fare on three days' rest.
Reds lost in Fogg as Rockies roll to sweep
The Colorado Rockies are getting that look again. Garrett Atkins and Jeff Baker homered and drove in three runs, Ubaldo Jimenez turned in another terrific start and the Rockies pounded the Cincinnati Reds 11-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Highlighting top Padres prospects for '10
San Diego Padres The Padres put their rebuilding program into full go last season, dealing off Jake Peavy and a slew of serviceable relievers.
Arizona ready to spend for bullpen help
This will be an important offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they try to rebound from a last-place finish in the National League West.
Dodgers Are A Mess Despite Making NLCS
How quickly the perception of a team's season can change. After another successful regular season the Dodgers ran smack dab into their nemesis - " the Phillies - " and promptly folded faster than their owners' marriage.
Highlighting top Rockies prospects for '10
Colorado Rockies The Rockies are quietly becoming a burgeoning powerhouse in the wide-open NL West, despite trading off the likes of Matt Holliday and not being a big player in the free-agent market.
A new year but same result for Dodgers
The Dodgers had an exceptional season, but as management so delicately put it, a below-average final week.
Dodgers' Kemp named SN All-Star
Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp's breakout offensive season was rewarded Thursday, when Sporting News announced that he is a member of its postseason National League All-Star team.
Padres keep coaching staff intact for 2010
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Padres introduce Jed Hoyer as new general manager to replace fired Towers
The San Diego Padres have introduced Jed Hoyer as their new general manager. Hoyer, who had been assistant to Boston GM Theo Epstein , was hired to replace Kevin Towers, who was fired during the last weekend of the season.
Inbox: Could Giants improve from within?
Do you think the Giants could improve their offense with internal choices? Would having Freddy Sanchez for an entire year, a healthy Edgar Renteria and a much-improved Eugenio Velez be enough to get this team into the playoffs? How would Bengie Molina fit into this idea? Some experts believe the only way to drastically improve the offense is to ...
Rain over New York postpones Game 6
Game 6 of the AL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees was postponed because of rain Saturday.
Dodgers GM Colletti says he doesn't expect cutbacks despite McCourts' estrangement
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said Friday it's been business as usual running the team despite owner Frank McCourt firing his wife as CEO of the club.
Report: Dodgers owner McCourt fires wife from ...
Owner Frank McCourt celebrates after winning the National League West against the Colorado Rockies on October 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Contenders in '07, Tribe, D'backs, Padres look to rebound
One pitch. One game. One series. That was all that stood in the way of baseball eminence for the San Diego Padres , Cleveland Indians and Arizona Diamondbacks .
Padres keep coaching staff intact for 2010
The San Diego Padres are keeping manager Bud Black's coaching staff intact for the 2010 season, handing out one-year contract extensions on Thursday to the group.
Los Angeles Dodgers still looking for first World Series since a 88
Los Angeles Dodgers players watch from the dugout as the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate winning the National League Championship baseball series Wednesday, Oct.
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