http://www.mail.com/organizations/3828-national-league.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/3828-national-league.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765246-ap-sources-dempster-red-sox-agree-265m.html BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with right-hander Ryan Dempster on a two-year contract worth $26.5 million, two people familiar with the negotiations said Thursday. Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington would not comment on Dempster at a news conference to announce the signing of outfielder Shane Victorino. "We're engaged with a pit... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1765246-ap-sources-dempster-red-sox-agree-265m.html 2012-12-13T21:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762804-dodgers-track-to-pass-yanks-2013-payroll.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are on track to become only the second major league team with a $200 million payroll and could end the New York Yankees' streak of 14 years as baseball's biggest spender. The Dodgers are at $214.8 million for 21 signed players next season, according to a study of their contracts by The Associated Press. That follows... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762804-dodgers-track-to-pass-yanks-2013-payroll.html 2012-12-13T00:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1760062-choo-to-reds-bauer-to-indians-3-team-trade.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo didn't want to be part of the Indians' future. So they're moving on without him. Cleveland traded the talented outfielder to the Cincinnati Reds and acquired prized pitching prospect Trevor Bauer from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in a three-team deal involving nine players. The Indians obtain... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1760062-choo-to-reds-bauer-to-indians-3-team-trade.html 2012-12-12T04:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759988-indians-trade-shin-soo-choo-to-reds.html CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have traded outfielder Shin-Soo Choo and infielder-outfielder Jason Donald to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Drew Stubbs. The deal came Tuesday night. The Indians are working on other deals, including one that could include shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. Choo, who has been Cleveland's primary right fielder for the I... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759988-indians-trade-shin-soo-choo-to-reds.html 2012-12-12T01:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1754996-dodgers-sign-south-korea-pitcher-ryu-to-deal.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers signed South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin to a $36 million, six-year deal on Sunday, bolstering their starting rotation for next year. The team and Ryu (Ree-YOO He-YUN Jin) had until 2 p.m. PST to reach an agreement or else the left-hander would have returned home and the Dodgers would have been refunded the $25.7... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1754996-dodgers-sign-south-korea-pitcher-ryu-to-deal.html 2012-12-10T00:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1754440-phillies-confirm-trade-inf-michael-young.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Young's leadership skills were as attractive to the Philadelphia Phillies as his hitting ability. The Phillies acquired the seven-time All-Star infielder from the Texas Rangers for two relief pitchers, filling a void at third base. The deal was announced Sunday, a day after Young agreed to waive his no-trade clause. ... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1754440-phillies-confirm-trade-inf-michael-young.html 2012-12-09T19:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1753682-ap-source-dodgers-try-to-close-deal-greinke.html Free-agent pitcher Zack Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers tried to close a deal Saturday night worth $147 million over six years, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday night because there was no completed contract. Greinke is the top arm on the open market, and has attracte... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 02:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1753682-ap-source-dodgers-try-to-close-deal-greinke.html 2012-12-09T02:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1753318-ap-source-phillies-michael-young-rangers.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Young chose a full-time role over staying home. A person familiar with the trade said the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired the seven-time All-Star infielder from the Texas Rangers for two relief pitchers. Young agreed to waive his no-trade clause on Saturday, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the de... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1753318-ap-source-phillies-michael-young-rangers.html 2012-12-08T20:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1752066-ap-source-mccarthy-agrees-with-diamondbacks.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Brandon McCarthy reached agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $15.5 million, two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because McCarthy's deal was pending a physical. The physical will be especially important for McCarthy, who was Oakla... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1752066-ap-source-mccarthy-agrees-with-diamondbacks.html 2012-12-07T22:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1751466-mlb-average-salary-up-38-percent-to-32.html NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's average salary increased 3.8 percent this year to a record $3.2 million. According to final figures released Friday by the Major League Baseball Players Association, the rise was the steepest since 2007. The boost was helped by an increase in the minimum salary from $414,000 to $480,000. The New York Yankees ... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1751466-mlb-average-salary-up-38-percent-to-32.html 2012-12-07T22:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1749370-hamilton-greinke-remain-market-meetings.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A quiet winter meetings figures to lead to a busy rest of December, given how few moves actually got finished at sprawling Opryland hotel. As teams headed home Thursday, the biggest free agents were still on the market. The availability of slugger Josh Hamilton and pitcher Zack Greinke held up decisions on other signings and possib... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1749370-hamilton-greinke-remain-market-meetings.html 2012-12-07T08:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies filled their biggest need right before the winter meetings ended, acquiring center fielder Ben Revere from the Minnesota Twins for right-handers Vance Worley and Trevor May on Thursday. The 24-year-old Revere is expected to be Philadelphia's answer in center. He batted .294 with 40 stolen bases in 124 games last season. "B... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html 2012-12-06T21:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746968-keppinger-chavez-blanton-bay-move-meetings.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels added starter Joe Blanton and reliever Sean Burnett to their retooled pitching staff. Jeff Keppinger found a new home, as did Eric Chavez. The big deals, meanwhile, remained on deck at baseball's winter meetings. Jason Bay, Randy Choate, Nate Schierholtz and a diamond full of players wound up in different pla... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746968-keppinger-chavez-blanton-bay-move-meetings.html 2012-12-06T08:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746346-larkin-drug-cheats-belong-hall-fame.html NEW YORK (AP) — Barry Larkin wants to keep baseball's most exclusive club clean. Inducted into the Hall of Fame last summer after a 19-year career with the Cincinnati Reds, Larkin told The Associated Press in a phone interview Wednesday that players who cheat shouldn't receive baseball's highest individual honor. "I think if you cheate... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746346-larkin-drug-cheats-belong-hall-fame.html 2012-12-06T08:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shane Victorino bolted for Boston, Marco Scutaro stayed with San Francisco, and the Miami Marlins shed more payroll in a late-night trade. It was another busy day at baseball's winter meetings, where it's easy to tell which teams are making major changes (the Red Sox), which ones want to remain intact (the champion Giants) — and wh... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html 2012-12-05T08:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743870-cubs-sveum-accidentally-shot-yount-hunt.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum says he's OK after former teammate Robin Yount accidentally shot him in the right ear and back with pellets during a recent quail hunt in Arizona. Sveum brushed off the bloody mishap Tuesday at the baseball winter meetings and said he didn't need stitches. "You don't get hit very often," Sveum said. ... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743870-cubs-sveum-accidentally-shot-yount-hunt.html 2012-12-05T05:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743850-giants-scutaro-agree-to-20-million-3-year-deal.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Second baseman Marco Scutaro is staying in San Francisco, right where he wanted to be. The NL championship series MVP agreed to a $20 million, three-year contract with the Giants late Tuesday. Vice president of baseball operations Bobby Evans said only a physical was left to finalize the deal. "He was a priority fr... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1743850-giants-scutaro-agree-to-20-million-3-year-deal.html 2012-12-05T05:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox began to play catch-up by getting All-Star catcher Mike Napoli, Tampa Bay took a chance on James Loney and the New York Yankees prepared for more time minus Alex Rodriguez during a brisk Monday at baseball's winter meetings. Soon after the Hall of Fame welcomed three new members from long ago, teams got busy. The... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html 2012-12-04T01:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735884-wright-mets-agree-to-138m-deal-hanson-traded.html David Wright agreed to the richest contract in Mets history, Tommy Hanson was traded to the Angels and Brian Wilson became a free agent on a busy day in baseball when dozens of players were dumped by their teams. Houston scooped up Philip Humber, hoping he's a perfect fit, and Mariano Rivera returned for another season with the Yankees. He'll be throwing ... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735884-wright-mets-agree-to-138m-deal-hanson-traded.html 2012-12-01T05:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735982-giants-tender-contract-to-closer-wilson.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brian Wilson and his overgrown black beard might be headed out of the Bay Area. The San Francisco Giants declined to tender a one-year contract to the closer by Friday night's deadline, making him a free agent as he recovers from a second ligament-replacement surgery on his right elbow. Wilson was the 2010 major le... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735982-giants-tender-contract-to-closer-wilson.html 2012-12-01T04:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1734762-braves-trade-hanson-to-angels-walden.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves traded Tommy Hanson to the Los Angeles Angels for former closer Jordan Walden on Friday, clearing a spot in the Atlanta rotation for Julio Teheran, Randal Delgado or another young starter. Hanson has seen a decrease in his velocity as he battled rotator cuff tendinitis in 2011 and a lower back strain in 2012. Angels general manag... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1734762-braves-trade-hanson-to-angels-walden.html 2012-11-30T22:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1733460-ap-source-wright-mets-strike-138m-8-year-deal.html NEW YORK (AP) — The face of the New York Mets plans to stick around for quite a while. All-Star third baseman David Wright and the Mets agreed Friday to a $138 million, eight-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The deal, the richest in franchise history, replaces Wright's $16 million salary for next season and... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1733460-ap-source-wright-mets-strike-138m-8-year-deal.html 2012-11-30T21:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1732298-nationals-span-twins-minor-leaguer.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the addition of Denard Span, the Washington Nationals aren't just plugging a player into the lineup and moving on. He's like that nice new piece of furniture that causes the homeowner to redecorate the entire room — just so everything is in the perfect spot. The Nationals acquired the center fielder from the Minnesota Twins for mino... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1732298-nationals-span-twins-minor-leaguer.html 2012-11-29T23:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1731566-bj-upton-braves-finalize-7525m-5-year-deal.html ATLANTA (AP) — Jason Heyward was in the audience as B.J. Upton was introduced Thursday as Atlanta's new centerfielder. That made manager Fredi Gonzalez smile as he realized he didn't have to worry so much about finding the third starter in his outfield. "Shoot, we may not even need a left fielder," Gonzalez said. "With him playing center and Jason, who ju... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1731566-bj-upton-braves-finalize-7525m-5-year-deal.html 2012-11-29T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1729290-madson-angels-finalize-35-million-1-year-deal.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Madson finalized a $3.5 million, one-year deal on Wednesday with the Los Angeles Angels, who believe the right-handed reliever will make a strong comeback from elbow ligament replacement surgery. The longtime Philadelphia reliever, who can make up to $7 million, missed all of last season with the Cincinnati Reds, who signed him... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1729290-madson-angels-finalize-35-million-1-year-deal.html 2012-11-29T17:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730646-upton-headed-to-braves-pettitte-returns-to-yanks.html B.J. Upton is on his way to Atlanta, while Andy Pettitte is staying in pinstripes. With the winter meetings only days away, baseball's offseason began to heat up Wednesday with a pair of moves involving potential closers: Ryan Madson joined the Angels and Jonathan Broxton remained with the Reds. Hours later, the Braves made big news. L... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730646-upton-headed-to-braves-pettitte-returns-to-yanks.html 2012-11-29T07:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730262-ap-source-upton-braves-reach-75m-5-year-deal.html ATLANTA (AP) — Free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $75.25 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been completed. It is expected to be announced Thursday once Upton passes his physical.... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730262-ap-source-upton-braves-reach-75m-5-year-deal.html 2012-11-29T03:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1729908-wild-coyotes-kind-chilling-wrigley-field.html CHICAGO (AP) — Wild baseball fans might be a standard sight at Wrigley Field, but a pair of wild coyotes milling around Chicago's historic ballpark — surrounded on all sides by bars, restaurants and busy streets — wasn't what one photographer was expecting on a busy Friday night. So he quickly grabbed his camera. "They were just kind of chilling," freelan... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1729908-wild-coyotes-kind-chilling-wrigley-field.html 2012-11-28T22:41:00Z