1. Rockies Have 'Moved On' from Trying to Sign Carlos Ruiz

    Source: # Rockies have "moved on" from Carlos Ruiz. Looking for closer, envisioning Brothers, Bettis in setup roles...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 26 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  2. Torre: Action Possible Against Plate Collisions

    ORLANDO, Fla. -- Lou Brock's shoulder-to-shoulder collision with Bill Freehan during the 1968 World Series and Pete Rose's bruising hit on Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star Game could become relics of baseball history, like the dead-ball era...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 26 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  3. Giants 'Highly Doubtful' to Give Up Draft Pick for Free Agent

    The Giants are drafting 14th overall in the 2014 Rule 4 Draft, which is a slot that's right at the intersection of big deal/not that big of a deal. The National League Rookie of the Year, Jose Fernandez, was a #14 pick...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 26 days ago 78 reads 0 comments

  4. Josh Johnson and the Giants

    Josh Johnson is Matt Cain at a garage sale. The agent put a handwritten sign on him. "WORKS FINE." Danged if that price isn't tempting. Could save you a lot of money. Could be the best thing you've ever bought...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 26 days ago 82 reads 0 comments

  5. Pros and Cons: Tim Hudson

    SAN FRANCISCO – Our offseason “pros and cons” series continues with a look at a former A's ace whose 205 wins are the most among active pitchers: right-hander Tim Hudson...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 26 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  6. Dodgers Expected to Exceed Luxury-Tax Threshold Again

    ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Dodgers are expecting to exceed the luxury-tax threshold again, team President Stan Kasten said Wednesday...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Zach Moretti about 26 days ago 34 reads 0 comments

  7. Kasten Expects Mattingly to Manage LAD 'A Long Time'

    Though refusing to speak about the Dodgers ' talks with Don Mattingly about a new contract, team President Stan Kasten said Wednesday that he envisions Mattingly remaining the team's manager beyond next season...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 27 days ago 32 reads 0 comments

  8. Big Moves Colorado Rockies Could Actually Pull Off This Offseason

    Talk about a change in philosophy. The Colorado Rockies seem to be immersed neck-deep in a pool of trade rumors and are primed to pull off some unprecedented moves this offseason...

    David A. Cucchiara Written by David A. Cucchiara about 27 days ago 2,001 reads 1 comments

  9. Yasiel Puig Among Dodgers Drawing Interest on Trade Market

    Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Carl Crawford have drawn interest on the trade market over the first two days of the general managers' meetings...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 27 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  10. Report: Puig, Kemp, Ethier Crawford Draw Interest

    Teams have asked about the availability of the right fielder, along with fellow outfielders Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Carl Crawford, at the general managers' winter meetings.....

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 27 days ago 267 reads 0 comments

  11. Report: Dave Duncan Joins Diamondbacks as Pitching Consultant

    Good news for the Diamondbacks in general and Arizona pitchers in particular: Legendary pitching coach Dave Duncan has agreed to join the organization for 2014 as a pitching consultant and special assistant to GM Kevin Towers...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 27 days ago 32 reads 0 comments

  12. Mattingly Takes 2nd Place in NL Manager of the Year, Confirms Extension Talks

    Dodgers manager Don Mattingly finished second in the 2013 National League Manager of the Year voting to Clint Hurdle of the Pirates , the Baseball Writers Association of America announced on Tuesday...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 27 days ago 70 reads 0 comments

  13. LHP Onelki Garcia Has Left Elbow Surgery

    The left-hander, who made his major league debut in 2013, is expected to be ready by the start of the 2014 regular season after a clean-up procedure on his left elbow...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 27 days ago 69 reads 0 comments

  14. Report: Hudson One of Giants' 'Chief Pitching Targets'

    Tim Hudson is one of the few free agents I can remember who actually signed with a team near where he grew up, so it's probably not smart to totally dismiss the idea of him wanting to stay in Atlanta ...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 27 days ago 213 reads 0 comments

  15. Padres Outfielders Venable, Denorfia Honored

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 11 reads 0 comments

  16. Padres Related News From GM Meetings 2013

    The GM Meetings began today in Orlando. This post will be a running account of what is going down there as relates to the Padres ...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 49 reads 0 comments

  17. Padres: Pitching Not Required

    It's no secret the Padres — especially playing in a big ballpark — have tried to built their team with run prevention in mind...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 22 reads 0 comments

  18. Arizona Diamondbacks Brace for Departure of Willie Bloomquist

    The Diamondbacks don't appear to have room on their roster for Willie Bloomquist, and General Manager Kevin Towers is bracing for the veteran infielder's departure...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 12 reads 0 comments

  19. D-Backs Take Home More Defensive Awards

    Though the Arizona Diamondbacks ' "grit" mantra didn't lead them to the playoffs, the attitude did help them become one of the best defensive teams in baseball...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  20. Goldschmidt's Awards Don't Necessarily Mean He'll Win NL MVP

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 18 reads 0 comments

  21. Yankees, Angels, D-Backs Among Teams Looking at Eric Chavez

    The Yankees , Diamondbacks and Angels are on the long list of teams pursuing veteran third baseman Eric Chavez...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  22. Starting Pitching, Power OF Bat Among Arizona Diamondbacks' Winter Wish List

    Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers is looking for help in his starting rotation and a power bat for his outfield, two areas of improvement that likely will not come cheap on the trade market...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 16 reads 0 comments

  23. Report: Rockies Among as Many as 15 Teams Interested in Tim Hudson

    We learned yesterday that the World Champion Red Sox have strong interest in Tim Hudson, but they are going to have plenty of competition...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 12 reads 0 comments

  24. LeMahieu Wins Defensive Honor

    The Rockies ' DJ LeMahieu, who committed just three errors in 90 games at second base, is the club's recipient of the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award, which was announced Thursday night...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  25. Renck: Big Bucks in Bullpen Can Help Boost Rockies

    Overpaying for power arms offers one avenue for the Rockies to improve during the offseason. A baseball man much smarter than I suggested this a few days ago, and it makes sense in the club's current state...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 28 days ago 10 reads 0 comments