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Putz, Pavano file for free agency (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:36:48 PST

Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday. Putz became a free agent one day after New York declined his $9.1 million option and chose to pay a $1 million buyout. A total of 120 players have filed for free agency since the World Series, and about 60 more are potentially eligible to file by the Nov.

Royals trade Teahen to White Sox for Getz, Fields (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:41 PST

Mark Teahen has a new team and a new city. Happily for him, he's got his old position back. The Kansas City Royals sent Teahen to the White Sox on Friday and Chicago will find a home for him at third base. "That's really my comfort position," Teahen said. "It's huge. The past three years I haven't known where I'm going to play and the past 24 hours I haven't know...

Yankees widen baseball's chasm (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:52:00 PST

The Bronx is home to the Bombers, the most obscene payroll in baseball, and another World Series title.

Teahan-to-White Sox deal not done just yet (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:16:03 PST

The rumor yesterday that Mark Teahan should might as well pack his bags and head to the airport because the...

Royals Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07:17 PST

Numerous media outlets indicated that the Royals had dealt Mark Teahen to the White Sox on Nov. 5, but the Kansas City Star reported that the deal had yet to be struck.

Teahen was alleged to have been swapped for Josh Fields and Chris Getz, pending a medical exam of Getz, who has a sports hernia. According to the Star, both the White Sox and Royals denied that any deal had been completed.

Teahen hit .271 with 34 doubles, 12 home runs, 50 RBIs and 69 runs last year. He would likely replace former Royal Jermaine Dye, who is eligible for free agency, in right field for the White Sox. Teahen was among three players the Royals acquired in the three-team trade in 2004 that sent Carlos Beltran to Houston.

Getz, 26, hit .261 with two home runs and 31 RBIs and stole 25...

On the cusp of a championship, Yankees turn to Pettitte against old foe Martinez (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:01:00 PST

NEW YORK - Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they realized what was next in this World Series.

Burnett is a short-timer in Game 5 loss (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:47:00 PST

Starting on three days rest, Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett recorded only six outs in the Phillies' 8-6 victory.

Phillies' Hamels can't wait for Series to be over (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:10:09 PST

The Philadelphia Phillies are in a tough spot right about now. Down three games to one the New York Yankees in...

Sporting News names Albert Pujols 2009 Major League Baseball Player of the Year (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:16:44 PDT

The players' choice: Albert Pujols again is No. 1 among major leaguers. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman...

Sporting News names Mike Scioscia, Jim Tracy AL, NL managers of the year (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:16:28 PDT

Mike Scioscia's steady leadership helped the Angels' players overcome the death of a teammate.

Sporting News names Zack Greinke, Tim Lincecum AL, NL pitchers of the year (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:16:20 PDT

One former Royals ace describes current K.C. ace Zack Greinke as a "complete pitcher." Kansas City...

Can Yankees summon the spirit of '98? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:37:00 PDT

Eleven years ago the Yankees posted 125 victories by the time they won the World Series. Can the current squad compare?

Wife's labor added drama to Hamels start (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:12:00 PDT

Cole Hamels thought his day was over when he was lifted for a pinch hitter – then he got some family news.