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Maddux might've won even more Cy Youngs under new-age stats
For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games.
Free agent season: Baseball's annual time for both courting and bluffing
It's the time of year in baseball for courting and bluffing - sometimes simultaneously.
White Sox close to contract agreement with veteran infielder Omar Vizquel
The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel.
Shaq misses 4th straight game, doesn't travel with Cavs for game against Pacers
Cleveland centre Shaquille O'Neal has missed his fourth straight game with a strained right shoulder.
Pitcher John Grabow gets US$7.5-million, 2-year deal from Chicago Cubs
Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a US$7.5-million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.
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Tigers minor-league player Ron Bourquin suspended for 50 games for amphetamine
Ron Bourquin, a minor-league third baseman in the Detroit Tigers' organization, was suspended for 50 games on Thursday after testing positive for an amphetamine.
Mike Scioscia's entire Los Angeles Angels coaching staff to return in 2010
Mike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Angels next season.
Andy Pettitte, Fernando Tatis file for free agency, bring total to 171
The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.
Japanese baseball to use national team to create revenue amid economic struggles
Facing losses of US$3.3 million in 2010, Japanese professional baseball is considering a series of international games involving Japan's national team to bring in revenue.
Ramirez, Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball
Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named Most Valuable Player of Japan's Central League on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honours.
Baseball transactions
Movements in the world of baseball Tuesday:
New York Yankees decline US$1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre
The New York Yankees have declined a US$1.25-million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.
Bruntlett becomes free agent after refusing assignment from Phillies
Utilityman Eric Bruntlett, who scored the winning run in the final game of the 2008 World Series, became a free agent after refusing a minor-league assignment from the Philadelphia Phillies.
Hernandez agrees to US$3-million, one-year deal with Cincinnati Reds
Catcher Ramon Hernandez agreed Monday to a US$3-million, one-year contract with the Reds after Cincinnati declined his $8-million option.
Nationals hire Minniti as assistant GM, Sartori as director of baseball ops
The Washington Nationals have hired Bryan Minniti as assistant general manager and Jay Sartori as director of baseball operations, filling out GM Mike Rizzo's front office.
Colorado Rockies decline US$5 million option on reliever Rafael Betancourt
The Rockies declined a US$5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt, a key setup man as Colorado won the NL wild-card race.
Giants prospect Villalona stripped of U.S. visa amid murder allegations
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - A top prospect for the San Francisco Giants has been stripped of his U.S. visa after he was charged with killing a man in his Caribbean homeland.
Braves now looking to deal after Hudson agrees on 3-year deal with Atlanta
Tim Hudson agreed to a US$28-million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offence.
Blue Jays add four more to scouting staff, promote three from within
The Toronto Blue Jays continued to remake their scouting department by hiring four new people and promoting three others on Thursday.
Zimmerman succeeds former youth teammate David Wright as NL Gold
That travel team back in Virginia a decade ago must have played great defence on the left side of the infield.
Former slugger Sammy Sosa says cosmetic cream caused lighter skin
Sammy Sosa says a cosmetic cream he uses to soften his skin is the reason for his lighter skin tone.
Yankees Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves while Hunter, Suzuki both earn ninth straight
Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year.
Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Danny Murtaugh and Gene Mauch on Hall Veterans Committee ballot
Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch and Danny Murtaugh are among the former managers who will be on the ballot when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month.
Kidnapping of ex-major leaguer's mother began with a botched burglary
Assailants who kidnapped the mother of former major league pitcher Victor Zambrano in Venezuela only decided to take her after they found little of value during a burglary, police said Monday.
Los Angeles Dodgers decline US$2.2 million option on pitcher Will Ohman
The Dodgers have declined a US$2.2 million club option on pitcher Will Ohman for next season.
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