Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:27:49 PST Nats still searching for identity - Three years after moving from Montreal to Washington, the Nationals are still searching for an identity.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:18:36 PST Federal prosecutors drop 4 counts against Bonds - Federal prosecutors have dropped four counts of lying to a grand jury against Barry Bonds, leaving him to face trial next year on 10 counts of making false statements plus an addition obstruction of justice charge.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 23:25:59 PST Report: Yanks' Cashman meets Boras, CC next - Yankees GM Brian Cashman met Thursday with agent Scott Boras and planned to get together this weekend with pitcher CC Sabathia.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:24:44 PST Giants sign Renteria for two years, $18.5 million - Edgar Renteria is the second free agent to join the San Francisco Giants in as many days, with the team announcing Thursday that he will replace 11-time Gold Glove shortstop Omar Vizquel.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:28:26 PST Padres send shortstop Greene to Cards - The St. Louis Cardinals addressed one of their major offseason concerns, acquiring shortstop Khalil Greene from the Padres.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:29:24 PST White Sox complete Vazquez-to-Braves trade - The Chicago White Sox completed a six-player trade with Atlanta on Thursday, sending right-hander Javier Vazquez and lefty reliever Boone Logan to the Braves for four prospects.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:30:38 PST Red Sox finish deal with Japanese righty Tazawa - The Red Sox have landed another Japanese pitcher, completing their contract with right-hander Junichi Tazawa.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:40:08 PST E-mails show NYC made deals for stadium suites - When it comes to getting a luxury box at the new Yankees and Mets stadiums, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's aides appear willing to play ball.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:33:06 PST Increase in average MLB salary slowed in 2008 - The average salary in Major League Baseball this season was $2.93 million, the players' association said in its annual report.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:36:41 PST Report: Dodgers pursue Pirates' Wilson in trade - The Dodgers have been involved in extensive talks this week about acquiring longtime Jack Wilson, a person familiar with the talks said Thursday.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:38:59 PST Reliever Julio reaches one-year deal with Brewers - Free agent reliever Jorge Julio agreed Thursday to a $950,000, one-year contract with Milwaukee, adding a right-hander with experience as a closer to the Brewers' thin bullpen.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:37:33 PST Red Sox give MVP Pedroia new $40.5M contract - Dustin Pedroia has signed a $40.5 million contract with Boston through 2014 with a club option for the 2015 season, sources told ESPN's Peter Gammons.
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 14:14:29 PST Hampton finalizes one-year deal with Astros - Oft-injured Mike Hampton finalized a one-year, $2 million deal with the Astros, hoping to resurrect his career in the place where he became a prominent big league pitcher.
Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:41:41 PST Giants bolster bullpen, agree with righty Howry - The Giants took another step toward bolstering their bullpen Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with free agent reliever Bob Howry.
