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Lester and Scherzer to Cubs? Inside look at our free agent projections
Let’s start things off by catching up on Pop Quiz questions: 1. From Jesse Repp of Harrisburg, Pa.: In a 1993 episode of "Seinfeld," Kramer tells of throwing "a little...
Five free agents the Yankees could pursue
Five free agents to keep an eye on for the Yankees: Andrew Miller: He will likely command a three-year deal in the $24 million range after a sensational season with...
Get to know the most important characters of MLB's hot stove
It’s baseball’s graduation day, and you remember what happens then: You choose the best in class. So with Major League Baseball’s free agents available to sign with all teams since...
MLB's top 30 free agents and where they will sign
As MLB free agency opens Nov. 4, here is a ranking of the top 30 free agents, along with predictions — based on team needs, budgets and rumblings in the marketplace...
As Cubs go for broke with Maddon, Mets still acting broke
THE CUBS and Mets have traveled remarkably similar paths. Both had their moments in the late 2000s while managed by an alum of the late 1970s champion Yankees — Willie...
Despite tough ending, Kansas City should be proud of this team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ned Yost’s eyes looked more than a little glassy, and in the Royals’ clubhouse, the men exchanged emotional hugs. Cinderella couldn’t quite complete her mission, and...
Key question GMs have to weigh with top World Series free agents
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — James Shields is an exceptional regular-season pitcher who has struggled in the postseason. Pablo Sandoval is a good regular-season player who has some Reggie about him....
In costing Royals, Shields may have cost himself more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — So on the bright side for the Royals, they became the first team in major league history to lose a postseason game after opening with eight straight...
The 10 most fascinating characters in the World Series
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It’s time for an annual ritual: The 10 most intriguing people in this year’s World Series. I usually start this by explaining this is constructed unapologetically through...
The Giants playoff hero lasted just two at-bats as a Yankee
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Giants hero Travis Ishikawa wasn’t a Yankee long enough to meet all his teammates a year ago. Claimed on waivers from the Orioles on July 7...
Hondo takes Royals to flush
The benevolent Devils were good to Hondo Thursday night, pushing around the bullies in Philly, just like Dave “Lock of the Night” Blezow predicted they would. As a result, the...
Orioles-Royals ALCS matchups: Baltimore in 7
BALTIMORE -- According to an AL talent evaluator, nobody should be surprised it’s the Royals-Orioles in the ALCS even though that wasn’t the way to bet it as late as August....
How the Cardinals became baseball's best franchise
At this point, the question isn’t which team sets baseball’s gold standard. It’s whether any team is anywhere close to the Cardinals to merit the silver. After eliminating Don Mattingly’s...
James Shields could handle big stage with Yankees: coach
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Dave Eiland has seen pitchers thrive under the spotlights in The Bronx and he has seen others falter. “Sometimes that whole thing can be overblown, but other...