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Pujols wins second straight NL MVP (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:00:01 PST

Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better, too. Stan the Man never won any of his three MVP awards unanimously. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Tuesday, taking the NL prize for the second straight year and third overall.

Feds seek rehearing of drug list ruling (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:06:53 PST

Solicitor General Elena Kagan asked for an unprecedented reconsideration of an appeals court ruling that government agents illegally seized drug-testing samples and records of baseball players who allegedly tested positive for steroids in 2003. Kagan and 22 lawyers from the Justice Department and U.S.

No timetable for McGwire's media session (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:39:58 PST

Mark McGwire was hired to be the St. Louis Cardinals' hitting coach a month ago, and the former home run king's initial media session has yet to be scheduled. General manager John Mozeliak, who said on the day McGwire was hired that a news conference would be held "sooner rather than later," was tightlipped Tuesday about the team's plans.

Twins C Mauer runaway AL MVP (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:17:26 PST

Joe Mauer became only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, finishing first in a near-unanimous vote. The Minnesota Twins star received 27 of 28 first-place votes and 387 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Yankees teammates Mark Teixeira (225 points) and Derek Jeter (193) followed.

Vizquel, ChiSox agree on $1.375M deal (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:44:47 PST

Omar Vizquel is joining a team with a long history of Venezuelan shortstops, and that was part of the attraction in coming to the Chicago White Sox. The 42-year-old Vizquel agreed Monday to one-year contract worth nearly $1.4 million to add depth, experience and perhaps advice to a young infield. Last season, the White Sox made 113 errors.

Griffey could earn $3.9 million in 2010 (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:51:55 PST

Ken Griffey Jr. is being rewarded for his leadership and seniority. According to contract figures obtained Monday by The Associated Press, the deal Griffey signed this month to return to the Seattle Mariners for one more season as a 40-year-old calls for a $2.35 million base salary for 2010. Baseball's active home run leader would earn $3.9 million if he again has at least 400 plate appearances,...

Red Sox name Hale new bench coach (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:45:53 PST

DeMarlo Hale is the new bench coach for the Boston Red Sox under manager Terry Francona. Hale, the team's third base coach the past four seasons, replaces Brad Mills, hired as manager of the Houston Astros last month. Tim Bogar, who served one season as Boston's first base coach, replaces Hale at third.

Yanks attend World Series film premiere (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:31:58 PST

Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman stood a few feet from each other on the red carpet near the World Series trophy, wearing blue jeans and sports jackets without ties. They were dressed for success, if not for a gala. While an elegantly attired crowd assembled across the street on a similar carpet for the International Emmy Awards, the Yankees manager and general manager attended Monday night's...

Mets switch uniforms, hire Jauss, Hale (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:20:46 PST

The Mets will have a different look next season -- both in the dugout and on the field. Dave Jauss is the team's new bench coach and Chip Hale will take over as third base coach on manager Jerry Manuel's staff. Razor Shines, who coached third base this year, shifts over to first. New York retained hitting coach Howard Johnson, pitching coach Dan Warthen and bullpen coach Randy Niemann after...

A's sign McPherson to minor league deal (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:44:52 PST

The Oakland Athletics have signed free-agent third baseman Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. McPherson is expected to compete for a starting job, and he provides Oakland with insurance at third base. Six-time Gold Glove winner Eric Chavez might not be able to return to that position after recovering from a second back surgery that cost him most of this...