Terry Francona believes in his new-look club, the Blue Jays move on without Doc, plus other MLB notes.
Cito Gaston gets ready for his last season in the dugout, Marlins skipper Fredi Gonzalez talks strategy, plus other MLB news.
The Braves want to win one for Bobby, La Russa’s noncommittal on the future, plus other MLB news and notes.
Brad Mills brings optimism to the Astros, Nolan Ryan wants 92 wins from the Rangers, plus other major-league notes.
The Yankees aim for a repeat, Jerry Manuel stays optimistic, plus other news from around the majors.
The Twins brace for life potentially without Joe Nathan, the Blue Jays beef up their scouting staff, and more.
A few snippets after a weekend of taking in some AL East action.
The Phillies talk about becoming a dynasty, the Cubs warm up to sabermetrics, plus other notes from around the majors.
LAKELAND, Fla. _ Some news, notes and observations from the Tigers' 17-7 victory over the Astros on Friday at Joker Marchant Stadium": —Joel Zumaya was a rookie sensation in 2006, coming out of the Tigers' bullpen and pumping 100-mph fastballs in helping Detroit to its first American League pennant in 22 years. Zumaya had a…
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. _ Some belated notes and observations from Thursday's Braves–Pirates exhibition, won 4-2 by Atlanta: –I have never been around someone who has been just paroled from prison. However, I suspect they must feel like Braves center fielder Nate McLouth does after being traded from the Pirates last season. …
The Mets try to find ways to stay healthy, the Nationals have reason for hope and other notes from around the major leagues.
Scouts pick five AL players ready for bounce-backs, Red Sox owner John Henry likes BP’s prediction and other notes.
Scouts talk about NL players who could surprise, Mets owner Fred Wilpon hopes for better days in 2010, and other notes from around the majors.
GM Ned Colletti explains the Dodgers’ quiet offseason, Chris Antonetti moves into the on-deck circle in Cleveland, and other news and notes.
The Cardinals ran away with the division last year and will do the same this year.
A changing of the guard sees the Angels drop to the bottom behind a Rangers/Mariners battle.