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Astros add four pitchers to 40-man roster
The Astros signed Jose Valdez, a 26-year-old former Yankee farmhand, and added three other minor leaguers.
D'backs acquire pitcher Heilman from Cubs
Reliever Aaron Heilman has been acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.
Some clubs lost money, Selig says
Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.
Lincecum wins second straight NL Cy Young award
Giants ace Tim Lincecum becomes the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson won it four straight times from 1999-2002.
Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser
The Washington Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a senior adviser. The Nationals made the announcement Wednesday. The 66-year-old Johnson will work with general manager Mike Rizzo.
Tracy, Scioscia win manager of the year awards
Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies won the National League honor, while the Los Angeles Angels' Mike Scioscia was named in the American League.
Ramirez, Darvish named Japan MVPs
Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.
Astros hire Scott as minor league field coordinator
Dick Scott has been named minor league field coordinator, the Astros announced Tuesday.
Yankees decline option on Mitre
The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.
Twins alter uniforms, add throwback option
The Minnesota Twins unveiled their biggest uniform change since 1987 on Monday, with a whole new look for the road sans pinstripes, and a new alternate home uniform that's a throwback to 1961.
Indians hire Tim Tolman as bench coach
New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta's coaching staff is nearly complete. On Monday, Acta picked Tim Tolman as the bench coach, Steve Smith as third-base coach and Scott Radinsky as bullpen coach.
Some Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season
The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.
Royals' Greinke wins American League Cy Young
Zack Greinke beat out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.
Coghlan, Bailey are baseball rookies of the year
Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey is the AL winner.
Solomon: Bourn epitomizes hometown kid making good
With his many run-saving grabs and spectacular displays of speed and athleticism, Michael Bourn was the Astros’ most exciting player.
Ex-ESPN worker says she never stalked Phillips
A former ESPN production assistant whose affair with broadcaster Steve Phillips led to their firings says she confronted his wife only so he would stop pursuing her.
Varitek exercises option to remain with Red Sox
Catcher Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox.
Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010
Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners agreed Wednesday to another one-year contract that will keep the popular player in Seattle next year.
Baseball GMs head out to work on offseason
General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport.
Ex-Dodgers CEO responds in divorce battle
Fired Dodgers chief executive Jamie McCourt made a case for her job performance with the team, saying she was handling daily operations even before she was named to lead the franchise in February.
Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay
Baseball general managers failed to take a vote Tuesday on expanding instant replay following a postseason filled with blown calls by umpires.
Red Sox exercise Martinez option, decline on Varitek
The Red Sox exercised their $7.7 million option on Victor Martinez and declined options on Jason Varitek and Alex Gonzalez on Monday.
Astros pitchers Valverde, Brocail file for free agency
As expected, Astros closer Jose Valverded officially filed for free agency on Monday.
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