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Cubs agree to contract with reliever John Grabow

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The left-hander becomes the first of the 171 free agents to agree to a contract, getting a two-year, $7.5-million deal with Chicago.

The left-hander becomes the first of the 171 free agents to agree to a contract, getting a two-year, $7.5-million deal with Chicago.

For Angels, Jason Bay, John Lackey and Chone Figgins are all in play

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

As the free-agent shopping season opens, owner Arte Moreno warns that even with a boost in overall payroll, there might not be enough to re-sign their pitching ace and third baseman.

As the free-agent shopping season opens, owner Arte Moreno warns that even with a boost in overall payroll, there might not be enough to re-sign their pitching ace and third baseman.

Giants' Tim Lincecum wins his second straight Cy Young Award

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

He beats out Cardinals aces Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright in one of the closest votes in history.

He beats out Cardinals aces Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright in one of the closest votes in history.

Torii Hunter to have surgery to repair sports hernia

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

He suffered the injury mid-season and played hurt. He expects to be ready for spring training.

Torii Hunter will undergo surgery on Monday in Dallas to repair a sports hernia, an injury the Angels center fielder expects to fully recover from by the start of spring training next February.

Mike Scioscia runs away with AL manager-of-the-year honors

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Angels field boss receives 15 of 28 first-place votes. Minnesota's Ron Gardenhire is second.

Tragedy struck three days into the 2009 season, when 22-year-old pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in an April 9 automobile accident, a devastating blow that could have given the Angels every reason to fold.

Bud Selig vows to condense the postseason

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

In response to Mike Scioscia's criticism of the lengthy playoff format, the commissioner says, 'I think he was right.' But it's unclear how it would change.

Commissioner Bud Selig pledged Wednesday to tighten baseball's lengthy postseason schedule but declined to say how he would do so.

Bud Selig still isn't worried about the Dodgers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:00 -0800

Commissioner won't discuss what the future might hold given the McCourts' divorce proceedings but says team is 'in good hands.'

Commissioner Bud Selig said the Dodgers were "in good hands" for now but refused to offer assurances to fans worried that the McCourt divorce saga could compromise the future of the club.

Jim Tracy is NL manager of the year

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:00 -0800

After announcement, the Colorado Rockies reward him with a three-year contract.

Jim Tracy, whom the Colorado Rockies promoted to manager from bench coach after Clint Hurdle was fired in late May, was selected National League manager of the year Wednesday.

Zack Greinke earns AL's Cy Young Award

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Kansas City ace easily beats out Seattle's Felix Hernandez.

Zack Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday, easily beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.

Angels GM says focus is not on outfielder Matt Holliday

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Tony Reagins says re-signing John Lackey and Chone Figgins remain the top priorities. Vladimir Guerrero and Darren Oliver are also still in play.

General Manager Tony Reagins on Monday shot down a Foxsports.com report that the Angels are one of three teams, along with the Yankees and Red Sox, that have expressed serious interest in free-agent outfielder Matt Holliday .