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Astros pick up Moehler's option
The Astros informed Brian Moehler today that they plan to pick up their portion of the mutual option they hold on the righthander for 2010.
Extra-large expectations on Yankees ace Sabathia
CC Sabathia was fantastic in his first regular season with the New York Yankees. Now, it's time for him to earn that $161 million contract.
Pitching, not hitting, could decide Phils-Rockies
All those big boppers and two hitter-friendly ballparks sure make the Phillies-Rockies series look like a slugfest. Not so fast.
Cabrera tells Tigers he's sorry for being drunk
Detroit star Miguel Cabrera apologized to his teammates for being drunk last weekend while the Tigers trying to clinch the AL Central title, then delivered two big hits in Tuesday’s tiebreaker against Minnesota.
Gonzalez to stay as Marlins' manager
Fredi Gonzalez is coming back as manager of the Florida Marlins, ending two days of speculation about his status.
MLB approves Cubs sale
Major League baseball owners on Tuesday unanimously approved the sale of the Chicago Cubs from the bankrupt Tribune Co. to the family of online brokerage billionaire and longtime fan Joe Ricketts.
Hurt De La Rosa left off Rockies' playoff roster
Sixteen-game winner Jorge De La Rosa will miss Colorado's first-round playoff series against Philadelphia because of an injured left groin.
Yankees choose to start AL playoffs Wednesday
The New York Yankees will start the AL playoffs Wednesday.
Manuel tabs Lee for Phillies' Game 1 start
Cliff Lee will start Game 1 of the NL division series for the Philadelphia Phillies against Colorado on Wednesday.
Former Astros pitcher Chacon arrested in Colorado
Authorities say they have arrested former major league pitcher Shawn Chacon at a Colorado bowling alley on charges related to unpaid gambling markers in Nevada.
Surgery rids Moehler of particles in knee
Astros righthander Brian Moehler had surgery Monday to remove loose particles from his right knee.
Pujols hitting like mortal of late with playoffs approaching
With nearly a month to go in the regular season, Albert Pujols had enough home runs to win his first title. Just enough, as it turned out.
Ties bind Twins tighter with tiebreaker ahead
The Minnesota Twins seem to think 162 regular-season games aren't enough.
Hall of Fame comes calling for Kouzmanoff's glove
Kevin Kouzmanoff of the San Diego Padres is willing to accommodate the Hall of Fame, to a point.
Astros' Moehler undergoes knee surgery
Astros righthander Brian Moehler underwent knee surgery Monday to remove loose particles from his right knee.
Troy Glaus makes Cardinals' postseason roster
Troy Glaus will be on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers despite missing most of the season while rehabbing from shoulder surgery.
Davis, DeMuth, Tschida and West head playoff crews
Gerry Davis, Dana DeMuth, Tim Tschida and Joe West have been selected as the umpire crew chiefs for the first round of the playoffs.
Griffey earns $3.15M for Seattle return
Ken Griffey Jr. will collect $3.15 million of a potential $5 million for returning to the Seattle Mariners.
Rockies again enter playoffs as NL's hottest team
Just like they did in 2007, the Colorado Rockies open the playoffs in Philadelphia as the hottest team in the National League.
Mets shake up coaching staff after dismal season
After a miserable season full of baserunning blunders and fielding miscues, the New York Mets made several changes to their coaching staff Monday.
Report: Hoffman, Brewers agree to deal
All-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman has agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Brewers next season.
Marlins may fire manager despite 87 wins
By most measurements, the Florida Marlins overachieved in 2009.
Police: Tigers' Miguel Cabrera has fight with wife
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera was taken to a police station over the weekend after getting into a fight with his wife at their suburban Detroit home when he came home drunk, authorities said Monday.
Astros notes: Wade beginning hunt for new manager
Although his list of candidates is somewhat set, general manager Ed Wade will check with the Astros' leadership this week before he starts asking other clubs for permission to interview managerial candidates.
Twins beat KC, set up 1-game playoff with Detroit
Hang on to those Homer Hankies: The Metrodome isn't ready to close for baseball just yet.
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