Alomar hoping for election to Hall of Fame

Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame.

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Giants' Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young

Giants ace Tim Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday for the second consecutive season to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor.

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Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young

Giants ace Tim Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday for the second consecutive season to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor.

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Selig: Baseball will tighten playoff schedule

Baseball plans to cut down on off days during the postseason next year.

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Tracy, Scioscia named managers of the year

Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday - and earned a new contract, too - while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor.

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Tracy, Scioscia win manager of the year awards

Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday - and earned a new contract, too - while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor.

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16 wins, no prob: Greinke wins AL Cy Young

Zack Greinke has won the American League Cy Young Award, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.

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This time, Yankees won't dominate free agency

Sporting News: This isn't a great free-agent class, but there are several impact players who will have the big-market franchises throwing plenty of money their way.

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From Bomber to bum: Jeter becomes a beggar

Don't be fooled by the rocks that he's got. He's just a bedraggled bum from the Bronx - in an upcoming movie, that is.

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U.S. turns to \'baseball diplomacy\' with Cuba

Americans ranging from 12-year-old ballplayers to softballing senior citizens are visiting the communist island as the Obama administration takes steps toward improving relations with the Cold War rival.

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It's a matter of when, not if, Halladay leaves

Ask the Expert: The World Series ending on Nov. 4 means a more-compact off-season.

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Hudson agrees on 3-year deal to stay with Braves

Tim Hudson has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.

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GM Dombrowski: Tigers not having a fire sale

The Tigers are "not having a fire sale," according to team president/general manager Dave Dombrowski.

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MLB needs Cuban to breathe new life into game

Celizic: With George Steinbrenner in muted seclusion, baseball has run out of charismatic owners. Look where you may, there's not a lovable lunatic to be found in an owner's box anywhere in the game.

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Rollins and Victorino repeat as Gold Glove winners

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

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Victor Zambrano's mother rescued in Venezuela

The mother of former major league pitcher Victor Zambrano has been rescued after a three-day kidnapping ordeal, Venezuelan authorities said Wednesday.

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Damon, Matsui and Pettitte all could return

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Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay

Upon further review ... baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is.

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Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored

Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding.

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Scully to broadcast in 2010, then decide future

Vin Scully says he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.

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Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored

Derek Jeter has won his fourth Gold Glove at shortstop, joining New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players honored for fielding excellence.

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Pitching to be had beyond Halladay

Blyleven: Offseason talk is centering around the chase to acquire Roy Halladay. But as most teams can't afford the prospects and cash to trade for and keep the Jays' ace, they'll be looking elsewhere. Here are five pitchers to keep an eye on.

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Cuban reportedly says he'd buy Dodgers

Mark Cuban's bid to buy the Chicago Cubs didn't work out, but he may get into baseball yet. The owner of the Dallas Mavericks says he's consider buying the Los Angeles Dodgers if the right situation arose.

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