NL Central Division

Bruins win Winter Classic at Fenway Park with 2-1 thriller over Flyers 1:57 into overtime. The Boston Bruins provided their own unique finish to Fenway Park's history of memorable endings.

Marco Sturm's goal at 1:57 of overtime lifted Boston to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Friday in the NHL Winter Classic - the outdoor game that has found a New Year's Day niche.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd has agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, the club announced on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs agree with outfielder Marlon Byrd on a $15 million, 3-year contract. The Cubs found the center fielder they'd been searching for, agreeing Thursday to a $15 million, three-year contract with Marlon Byrd.

Of all the notables who died in 2009, the one who most changed the world could have walked down any Main Street USA without causing a stir.

Final farewell: Nobel winner Borlaug, Kennedy, King of Pop among the notables who died in 2009. Of all the notables who died in 2009, the one who most changed the world could have walked down any Main Street USA without causing a stir.

Final farewell: Nobel winner Borlaug, Kennedy, King of Pop among the notables who died in 2009. Of all the notables who died in 2009, the one who most changed the world could have walked down any Main Street USA without causing a stir.

Person familiar with negotiations: Mets, free agent slugger Jason Bay reach preliminary deal. The Baywatch is set to begin at Citi Field. Free agent slugger Jason Bay and the New York Mets have reached a preliminary agreement, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The light-hitting New York Mets have tried to improve their home run power by agreeing to terms with free agent slugger Jason Bay, the team said on their website Tuesday (http://newyork.mets.mlb.com).

The San Francisco Giants signed Mark DeRosa to a 12 million-dollar, two-year contract on Tuesday, a day after the versatile veteran passed a physical exam.

San Francisco Giants reach agreement with Mark DeRosa, close with Juan Uribe. The San Francisco Giants hope Mark DeRosa can provide the power in the middle of the lineup they've been seeking this winter.

Duchscherer set to stay with Athletics on 1-year contract after missing 2009 campaign. Right-hander Justin Duchscherer has reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract that would keep him with the Oakland Athletics, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Matt Capps reaches preliminary agreement on $3.5 million, 1-year contract with Nationals. Reliever Matt Capps reached a preliminary agreement early Thursday on a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.

Person with knowledge of negotiations: Braves reach preliminary agreement with Troy Glaus. The power-hungry Atlanta Braves are hoping longtime third baseman Troy Glaus can fill the team's void at first base. The Braves have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with Troy Glaus, a person with knowledge of the negotiations to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is not final.

APNewsBreak: New York Yankees hit with $25.7 million luxury tax. Winning came with a hefty price for the New York Yankees. The World Series champions were hit with a luxury tax of nearly $25.69 million Monday, according to information received by clubs and obtained by The Associated Press.

Of all the notables who died in 2009, the one who most changed the world could have walked down any Main Street USA without causing a stir.

Final farewell: Nobel winner Borlaug, Kennedy, King of Pop among the notables who died in 2009. Of all the notables who died in 2009, the one who most changed the world could have walked down any Main Street USA without causing a stir.

Final farewell: Nobel winner Borlaug, Kennedy, King of Pop among the notables who died in 2009. Of all the notables who died in 2009, the one who most changed the world could have walked down any Main Street USA without causing a stir.

A look at some of the other newspaper publishers that filed Chapter 11 cases. A look at some of the other newspaper publishers that have filed for Chapter 11 protection:

Oakland Athletics nearing one-year deal to bring in outfielder Coco Crisp. The Oakland Athletics were closing in on a deal Sunday with free-agent outfielder Coco Crisp on a one-year contract with a club option for the 2011 season.