Theo Epstein insists that Boston isn't Chicago and Chicago isn't Boston, Dexter Fowler will learn from Matt Kemp, what happened to Mark Teixeira and a policy change in Toronto.
June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap
30-Team MLB Scoop, World Series Edition
Cherington: Red Sox 'Let Our Fans Down'
Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington has been employed to clean up a bit of a mess after the team collapsed down the stretch and missed the playoffs for the second year in a row.
Yankees Hope To Extend Sabathia Before He Opts Out
CC Sabathia can opt out of the final four years of a contract, which has $92 million remaining.
Pujols Earned Right To Make In-Game Calls
Tony La Russa has allowed other players to do so in the past and Albert Pujols has been doing for several years.
Scioscia Claims He Didn't Clash With Napoli
In August, Mike Napoli said he felt constrained by Angels manager Mike Scioscia's high demands on his catchers.
Strawberry: '86 Mets Would Beat '98 Yankees
Darryl Strawberry believes the Mets had a superior team in 1986 when they won the World Series.
Clemens Claims Prosecutors Should Pay His Legal Fees
U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton has scheduled another trial for April, but invited Clemens to request the government pay his expenses for the first attempt.
La Russa Takes Blame For Bullpen Mix-Up
Tony La Russa says it was entirely his fault that closer Jason Motte wasn't warming up in the eighth inning Monday night in Texas.
Phillies Still Hope To Retain Oswalt, Lidge
The Phillies have declined the 2012 options on the contracts of pitchers Roy Oswalt and Brad Lidge, but that doesn't mean they are done in Philadelphia.
Buehrle To Listen To Free Agent Offers
Despite reports that the White Sox will offer the starting pitcher a two-year contract, Mark Buehrle is expected to listen to offers.
Nathan Likely To Hit Crowded Closer Market
Joe Nathan has a $12.5 million option in his contract for 2012.
Jays Will Hold Competition For Left Field Spot
The Blue Jays will hold an open competition for the starting job in left field when Spring Training begins in February.
Yankees Prefer Japanese Star Darvish More Than Wilson
The Yankees are worried about how C.J. Wilson might handle pitching in New York.
Cashman Could Have New Contract By Halloween
Brian Cashman, whose contract expires at the end of the month, has been going about his offseason preparation.
Lackey To Have Tommy John Surgery
John Lackey will miss the 2012 season as he recovers following the surgery.
Epstein 'Feels Great' To Be With Cubs
The Cubs officially introduced Theo Epstein as their president of baseball operations on Tuesday.
Jays: Farrell Can't Leave For Boston
The Blue Jays don't intend to let manager John Farrell leave to take the same job with the Red Sox.
Pujols Made Controversial Hit-And-Run Call
Albert Pujols admitted that he had personally signaled the hit-and-run on a play in which Allen Craig did a belly-flop slide that fell short of the bag as he was tagged out.
Frank Thomas Ready To Become Hitting Coach
Frank Thomas has offered himself up to the White Sox as a hitting coach.
Chapman Pitches Inning In AFL
Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his Arizona Fall League debut on Monday, pitching an inning.
Selig: Too Much Replay Hurts Baseball
Bud Selig said Major League Baseball plans to "enlarge replay a little bit."
Kinsler: Fans Deserve Rings If Rangers Win
The crowd in Arlington was so loud on Monday night that Cardinals manager Tony La Russa summoned the wrong reliever.
Rangers Will Turn To Harrison In Possible Game 7
If the Cardinals force a Game 7 in the World Series, the Rangers will start left-hander Matt Harrison.
MLB Claims McCourt Took $190M From Dodgers
Major League Baseball claims that Dodgers owner Frank McCourt took approximately $190 million from the team in what a court filing termed "looting."
Could John Farrell Return To Boston?
Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington's first order of business will be to find a manager to replace Terry Francona.
Crowd Noise Causes Cardinals Bullpen Mix-Up
The Cardinals had a mix-up in communication with the bullpen during Monday night's loss to the Rangers.
Napoli Delivers Big Hit For Rangers
Mike Napoli's eighth inning double sent the Rangers past the Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night.
Red Sox To Name Cherington GM On Tuesday
The Red Sox will name Ben Cherington executive vice president and general manager at a Fenway Park news conference on Tuesday afternoon.
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