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Yu Darvish, Alex Ramirez named MVPs of Japan leagues
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.
Wally Backman introduced as Brooklyn Cyclones manager
Wally Backman was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York's Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League.
Salary-cap talk will dominate Major League Baseball's offseason, thanks to the New York Yankees' 27th World Series title.
The high-payroll Yankees won again, but that's no reason for a baseball salary cap
Kansas City Royals' Zack Greinke wins American League Cy Young Award
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.
Agent says Pedro Martinez wants to pitch all of 2010
Pedro Martinez enjoyed his time in the playoffs with the Phillies so much that he now wants to pitch all of 2010, Martinez's agent said, according to FoxSports.com.
Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan, Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey voted top rookies
Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey is the AL winner.
Tim Tolman follows Manny Acta to Cleveland Indians as bench coach
New Indians manager Manny Acta has hired Tim Tolman as bench coach, Steve Smith as third-base coach and Scott Radinsky as bullpen coach.
New York Mets hire Wally Backman to manage Brooklyn Cyclones
Wally Backman has been hired as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn Cyclones farm team in the New York-Penn League.
Padres general manager Jed Hoyer basks in opportunity in San Diego
New Padres GM facing decisions, none bigger than what to do with star first baseman
Dodgers manager Joe Torre happy for Joe Girardi, New York Yankees
Dodgers manager Joe Torre says he was pleased when successor Joe Girardi and the Yankees won the World Series this month.
Seattle Mariners to keep shortstop Jack Wilson through 2011
The Mariners will keep shortstop Jack Wilson in Seattle through 2011.
Toronto Blue Jays' Vernon Wells has wrist cartilage repaired
Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells has had surgery on his left wrist and is expected to be ready for spring training.
Colorado Rockies decline $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt
The Rockies have declined a $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt, a key setup man as the Rockies won the NL wild-card race.
Ben Sheets' agent expects strong market for pitcher
Agent Casey Close said that pitcher Ben Sheets is doing "very well" in his rehab from flexor tendon surgery and plans to be 100 percent by the start of spring training.
Milwaukee Brewers decline $6.5 million option on Braden Looper
The Milwaukee Brewers have declined their $6.5 million mutual option on Braden Looper, electing to pay the pitcher a $1 million buyout.
Aroldis Chapman says defection from Cuba straightforward
Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher's defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.
Albert Pujols, Mark Teixeira each win Silver Slugger awards
Cardinals star Albert Pujols and Yankees infielder Mark Teixeira were among those chosen Thursday to receive Silver Slugger awards.
Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland hospitalized
Mariners bullpen coach and former Rangers pitcher John Wetteland was hospitalized on Thursday afternoon for what officials called mental health issues.
Washington Nationals will stick with Jim Riggleman as manager
The Nationals are sticking with Jim Riggleman after promoting him from bench coach midway through last season, announcing at a news conference Thursday that he'll be their manager in 2010.
Kansas City Royals agree to terms with infielder Wilson Betemit
The Royals have agreed to terms with infielder Wilson Betemit, a 28-year-old infielder who spent last season in the White Sox organization.
Tim Hudson, Atlanta Braves agree on three-year contract
Tim Hudson has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.
Report: Roger Clemens files to dismiss Brian McNamee suit
Lawyers for Roger Clemens filed a motion in Brooklyn federal court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by the pitcher's former trainer, claiming statements that accused Brian McNamee of trying to shake down Clemens were not serious.
Source: Jim Riggleman to manage Nationals in 2010
Jim Riggleman will be the Washington Nationals manager for 2010, a source told ESPN's Tim Kurkjian.
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