Coming off the first season under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, Andrew Friedman was asked whether or not the new pact is more of less kind to small market clubs.
June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap
Friedman: No Easier For Small-Markets To Sustain Success Under CBA
Booty Wins Knuckleball Show, Joins Diamondbacks
Josh Booty, a former Major League infielder, has won a reality television show by throwing the best knuckleball.
Final WBC Rosters Announced
The final WBC rosters were announced on Thursday.
Report: Valentine To Be Named Sacred Heart AD
Former major league manager Bobby Valentine will be named AD at Sacred Heart University next Tuesday.
Nats Agree To Terms With Chris Young On Minor-League Deal
Pitcher Chris Young and the Nationals have agreed on a minor-league contract.
Girardi Will Try Flip-Flopping Granderson, Gardner In Outfield
The Yankees are considering making changes in the outfield in order to save runs on defense.
Corey Hart Hopes To Return In Late April
Corey Hart hopes to be back in the Brewers lineup in late April.
Logan Morrison Cleared To Begin Running Program
Logan Morrison has begun working out on a treadmill and has received clearance to begin running.
Russell Martin To Play Shortstop For Team Canada
Russell Martin will play shortstop for Team Canada in the WBC next month.
Stanton Feeling Better After Beaning By Prospect
Giancarlo Stanton is feeling better after being hit on the helmet by Jose Fernandez on Wednesday.
'Pudge' Rodriguez Joins Rangers' Front-Office
Ivan Rodriguez has joined the Rangers as a special assistant to the GM, instructor, and ambassador.
Cueto Won't Pitch In WBC
The Reds have blocked pitcher Johnny Cueto from pitching for the Dominican Republic in the WBC next month.
Ned Yost Has Gall Bladder Surgery
Ned Yost said it has been bothering him for two years, but it began "acting up" in spring training.
Price Won't Take A Discount To Remain With Rays
David Price's future with the Rays has come into question as his value rises and the small market club assesses how they will contend in the future.
Yankees Won't Give Up Good Prospect For Alfonso Soriano
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that he does believe New York would pay $10 million of the $36 million remaining on Soriano's contract.
Rockies Could Move Offensive Depth For Starter
The Rockies had the highest ERA in the National League last season, but their offense should be a handful for opposing staffs.
No Major League Players On Japan's WBC Roster
Japan, which has won the World Baseball Classic two years running, has announced its final 28-player roster.
Red Sox Acquire Mike Carp From Mariners
The Red Sox have acquired Mike Carp from the Mariners in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Giancarlo Stanton Hit In Helmet By Pitch
Giancarlo Stanton was hit in the back of the helmet during a Marlins practice game by a fastball that got away from Jose Fernandez.
Price: I Wouldn't Sign Long-Term Deal With Yankees
David Price doesn't want to play for a team that has a long list of rules, like the Yankees.
Halladay Unlikely To Start On Opening Day
The Phillies want to split up Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels, which suggests that one of the two will start on Opening Day.
Josh Johnson Adjusts Repertoire With Blue Jays
Josh Johnson threw a curveball when he was drafted by Miami in 2004, but the pitch was scrapped within a couple of years. He has reintroduced the pitch.
Gio Gonzalez Cleared In PED Documents
A report suggested that Gio Gonzalez did not receive banned substances from Anthony Bosch's now-shuttered Coral Gables, Fla., clinic.
Epstein Pleased With Progress Over First 17 Months With Cubs
Theo Epstein knows the Cubs are far away from contention, but he doesn't expect the team to lose 100 games in 2013.
Yankees Seem Inclined To Let Granderson Walk
Curtis Granderson is entering the final year of his contract and his future with the Yankees remains in question.
Garza To Miss Time With Lat Injury
Matt Garza has a strain on the left side of his body "where the lat meets the oblique."
Colon Returns To A's With Drug Regrets
Bartolo Colon knew he had failed a drug test for about six weeks before he got hit with a 50-game suspension last season.
Yankees Have Discussed 'Significant' New Deal With Cano's Camp
Robinson Cano addressed his contract situation, saying "It's not about the money," while adding that he wants to remain a Yankee for the rest of his career.
Nationals Will Use Zimmerman As Spring DH
Ryan Zimmerman is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.
Wright Believes He Can Win With Mets Now
David Wright, who signed an eight-year, $138 million contract extension this offseason, is optimistic about his future with the Mets.
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