http://www.mail.com/people/27200-zack-greinke.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/people/27200-zack-greinke.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1764958-hamilton-agrees-to-125m-5-year-deal-with-angels.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Josh Hamilton is heading to the Los Angeles Angels, lured with a $125 million, five-year contract that steps up the migration of high-profile stars to Southern California. The Angels persuaded the free-agent outfielder to leave the Texas Rangers with their third big-money offseason signing in as many years. Hamilton heads to Anaheim aft... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1764958-hamilton-agrees-to-125m-5-year-deal-with-angels.html 2012-12-13T23:25:00Z 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/1762094-shields-davis-royals.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The last couple years, every time that Royals manager Ned Yost would stop to buy a cup of coffee, he would tell the barista his name was Frank. The reason was simple: "I didn't want them staring at me — 'Drink for Ned!' — after losing 90 games a year," Yost said. That all changed when he stopped by a Starbucks on Wednesday. Yost wa... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762094-shields-davis-royals.html 2012-12-12T18:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1755124-royals-acquire-shields-davis-rays-myers.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have slowly and methodically allowed their top prospects to climb through their farm system in recent years, piecing together a team they believe can compete in the wide-open American League Central. All that's been missing has been the pitching. They dipped into the farm system to solve that problem, too. Th... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1755124-royals-acquire-shields-davis-rays-myers.html 2012-12-10T12:13:00Z 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/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/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/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/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/1688728-boras-dodgers-bought-store-mets-in-freezer.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — With baseball awash in record revenue as the signing season starts, Scott Boras compares the habits of teams to families sifting through supermarket shelves. At the winter meetings in Dallas last year, the agent had this to say of the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets: "Normally, they're in the steaks s... Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1688728-boras-dodgers-bought-store-mets-in-freezer.html 2012-11-09T02:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1688694-hamilton-greinke-lead-weak-free-agent-class.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — With baseball awash in record revenue as the signing season starts, Scott Boras compares the habits of teams to families sifting through supermarket shelves. At the winter meetings in Dallas last year, the agent had this to say of the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets: "Normally, they're in the steaks s... Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1688694-hamilton-greinke-lead-weak-free-agent-class.html 2012-11-09T01:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1675316-angels-decline-dan-harens-155-option.html Dan Haren became a free agent Friday night after the Los Angeles Angels failed to work out a trade and then declined the pitcher's 2013 option. Haren, a three-time All-Star from 2007-09, gets a $3.5 million buyout under the deal, which included a $15.5 million club option for 2013. The Angels' decision came after a proposed trade to the Chicago Cubs for c... Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1675316-angels-decline-dan-harens-155-option.html 2012-11-03T04:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1669712-angels-ship-rhp-ervin-santana-to-royals-trade.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels traded pitcher Ervin Santana to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for minor league left-hander Brandon Sisk. The Angels exercised Santana's $13 million option for next season before sending the 2008 All-Star and $1 million to the Royals. "We're proud to have him, and he certainly fits with what we're doing i... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1669712-angels-ship-rhp-ervin-santana-to-royals-trade.html 2012-11-01T04:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1574586-yankees-orioles-winning.html Here's how the pennant races look with exactly two weeks left: — AN EXTRA GOOD TIME: The Orioles and Yankees sure had a lot of fun on Wednesday. First, Ichiro Suzuki powered New York to a doubleheader sweep against Toronto. Then Adam Jones hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning and Baltimore earned its 15th consecutive extra-innings win with a 3-1 victory... Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1574586-yankees-orioles-winning.html 2012-09-20T05:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1568350-texas-within-reach-al-west-title-tight-race.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington held out one hand, then the other. Another division title is within reach for the two-time defending American League champions, and that is Washington's way of demonstrating how they have their destiny in their own hands. As long as they can stay ahead of the surprising Oakland Athletics in the ... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1568350-texas-within-reach-al-west-title-tight-race.html 2012-09-17T17:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1469724-dempster-to-texas-victorino-to-lad-pence-to-sf.html The team with the newest owners was the busiest ahead of the trade deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Shane Victorino on Tuesday as the trade window closed, adding the outfielder to a roster that includes newly arrived Hanley Ramirez and Brandon League. "We're in it to win it," Dodgers partner Magic Johnson said. "We don't want to wait till next y... Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1469724-dempster-to-texas-victorino-to-lad-pence-to-sf.html 2012-08-01T05:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1469634-al-west-leading-rangers-cubs-ace-ryan-dempster.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Texas Rangers won the Ryan Dempster sweepstakes. Now, they'll try to capture the ultimate prize. The AL West leaders fortified their rotation for the stretch run, acquiring the Cubs ace before Tuesday's trade deadline for two minor leaguers. In exchange, they sent infielder Christian Villanueva and pitcher Kyle Hendricks to Chicago. ... Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1469634-al-west-leading-rangers-cubs-ace-ryan-dempster.html 2012-07-31T22:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1467638-team-by-team-famous-in-season-deals.html Zack Greinke and Hanley Ramirez have already changed teams, and general managers still have a few more hours to make additional big trades. Some of the deals from the 2012 season may quickly be forgotten, but there's always the possibility of a blockbuster that can change the fortunes of a team for years. In honor of baseball's Tuesday trade deadline, here are some of the mo... Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1467638-team-by-team-famous-in-season-deals.html 2012-07-31T06:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1460392-zack-greinke-traded-brewers-to-angels.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels made their latest big move Friday, acquiring ace pitcher Zack Greinke from the Milwaukee Brewers for rookie shortstop Jean Segura and two minor leaguers. By winning the sweepstakes for Greinke, perhaps the most-prized arm available before Tuesday's trade deadline, the aggressive Angels followed up a huge offse... Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1460392-zack-greinke-traded-brewers-to-angels.html 2012-07-28T03:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1457962-lombardozzis-triple-lifts-nats-brewers-8-2.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — Edwin Jackson pitched seven scoreless innings and Steve Lombardozzi hit a three-run triple in the Washington Nationals' 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. The Nationals have won six consecutive games, matching a season-high, and improved to 59-39. The last time a Washington-based team was 20 games over .500 was 1933... Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1457962-lombardozzis-triple-lifts-nats-brewers-8-2.html 2012-07-27T06:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1457440-brewers-melvin-fielding-trade-offers-greinke.html UNDATED (AP) — After a rough road trip seemingly knocked the Milwaukee Brewers out of contention, general manager Doug Melvin acknowledges that the team is fielding trade inquiries for ace pitcher Zack Greinke. "I think people know that," Melvin said Thursday. Melvin confirmed Greinke's availability in comments to USA Today and Milwaukee's WTMJ radio earl... Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1457440-brewers-melvin-fielding-trade-offers-greinke.html 2012-07-26T23:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1439130-rumors-swirling-trade-deadline-nears.html Major league baseball's non-waiver trade deadline is fast approaching and rumors are swirling surrounding several big-name players. Who will be dealt before 4 p.m. EST on July 31? Fewer teams are expected to be sellers this year because the addition of a second wild-card spot allows more clubs to stay in contention. But there should still be plenty of mov... Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1439130-rumors-swirling-trade-deadline-nears.html 2012-07-19T13:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1422376-trade-talk-heat-up-baseballs-2nd-half.html There was a public outcry when R.A. Dickey did not start the All-Star game, a journeyman for the Chicago White Sox threw a perfect game and the Pittsburgh Pirates of all teams were in first place as the first half of the baseball season drew to a close. What's next, postseason baseball in the nation's capital? It sure looks that way. An eventful and unexp... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1422376-trade-talk-heat-up-baseballs-2nd-half.html 2012-07-11T20:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1414594-astros-break-9-game-skid-with-6-3-win-brewers.html HOUSTON (AP) — Brad Mills breezed into the post-game interview room after Saturday's game with a huge grin planted on his face. "It's nice to come in here with a smile," the Houston manager said after watching his team break a season-long nine-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Scott Moore homered for the second straight day and... Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1414594-astros-break-9-game-skid-with-6-3-win-brewers.html 2012-07-07T22:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1395518-ready-rangers-to-fill-up-all-star-roster.html Two straight trips to the World Series have turned the Texas Rangers into baseball's glamour gang. Josh Hamilton is the most popular player in the game. Mike Napoli could run for mayor of Arlington. Adrian Beltre, Nelson Cruz and Yu Darvish — household names by now. Just a few years ago the Rangers were toiling in virtual obscurity, sweating out one loss ... Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1395518-ready-rangers-to-fill-up-all-star-roster.html 2012-06-28T16:41:00Z