Toronto Blue Jays
Japanese baseballer Darvish announces US bid
Dec 08, 2011 05:25 EST
Japanese right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish announced Thursday his wish to play Major League Baseball, becoming the latest mega star aiming to cross the Pacific.
Toronto acquires closer Santos in trade with White Sox
Dec 06, 2011 13:56 EST
(Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired closer Sergio Santos in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for promising right-handed pitcher Nestor Molina, the Toronto club announced on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay signs free agent catcher Jose Molina
Nov 28, 2011 16:51 EST
(Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Rays sorted out their catching needs for the 2012 Major League Baseball season by signing veteran Jose Molina to a one-year deal, the team said Monday.
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Nov 26, 2011 19:00 EST
Already, the Sox have lost their closer to the Phillies, who are as fast as the Sox are methodical. At some point soon, the Sox are going to have to start addressing needs. Their decision to offer David Ortiz arbitration certainly speaks of their desire to keep him as their DH (or at least receive compensation if he departs).
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Nov 25, 2011 19:00 EST
No other candidates have emerged, according to team sources. That leaves Tigers third base coach Gene Lamont and ESPN analyst Bobby Valentine as the finalists.
Tigers pitcher Verlander wins AL MVP award
Nov 21, 2011 16:22 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander struck a blow for pitchers and followed in the footsteps of his idol when he was named on Monday as the winner of the American League's Most Valuable Player Award.
Verlander ends starting pitcher MVP drought
Nov 21, 2011 14:49 EST
Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander was named Major League Baseball's American League Most Valuable Player on Monday, making him the first starting pitcher since Roger Clemens in 1986 to take the award.
Tigers pitcher Verlander wins AL MVP award
Nov 21, 2011 14:24 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander was named on Monday as the winner of the American League's Most Valuable Player Award.
Dodgers' Kershaw humbled by Cy Young win
Nov 17, 2011 17:39 EST
(Reuters) - Clayton Kershaw joined Major League Baseball's elite on Thursday by winning the top pitching award but the Los Angeles Dodger said he still had a long way to go before he could be considered one of the team's greats.
Dodgers' Kershaw runaway NL Cy Young winner
Nov 17, 2011 14:49 EST
(Reuters) - Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Cy Young Award as the top pitcher on Thursday, capping a season where he had the league's lowest earned run average and highest strikeout total.
Dodgers' Kershaw wins National League Cy Young Award
Nov 17, 2011 14:08 EST
(Reuters) - Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Cy Young Award as the top pitcher on Thursday, capping a season where he had the league's lowest earned run average and highest strikeout total.
Tigers' Verlander unanimously wins AL Cy Young
Nov 15, 2011 16:51 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers won the American League Cy Young Award as the top pitcher on Tuesday, capping a brilliant season in which he led the league in wins, earned run average and strikeouts.
Verlander wins American League Cy Young
Nov 15, 2011 15:30 EST
Detroit ace Justin Verlander won the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday, a unanimous selection after he achieved pitching's version of the triple crown.
Tigers' Verlander unanimously wins AL Cy Young
Nov 15, 2011 14:30 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers won the American League Cy Young Award as the top pitcher on Tuesday, capping a brilliant season in which he led the league in wins, earned run average and strikeouts.
Papelbon agrees lucrative deal with Phillies, MLB says
Nov 11, 2011 16:47 EST
(Reuters) - Former Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon has agreed to a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies worth a reported $50 million, Major League Baseball's website said Friday.
Mexico silver junior seeks victory
Oct 26, 2011 19:15 EDT
Underdog might take Guanajuato cake (GPR, EDR) . GUANAJUATO, Mexico ? Two underdog teams shared space on the Mexico return flight to the USA today: Pan-American Games baseball champion Team Canada and silver producer Great Panther Silver.
Dodgers' Kemp, Jays' Bautista win Aaron Award
Oct 24, 2011 20:58 EDT
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp, who led the National League with 39 homers this season, won the NL Hank Aaron Award which recognizes the top offensive players in Major League Baseball.
Bautista, Kemp win Aaron Award for offensive excellence
Oct 24, 2011 20:55 EDT
ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays and Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers were named winners Monday of the Hank Aaron Award as the outstanding offensive players in their respective leagues.
