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Mark Cuban, Dennis Gilbert eliminated from Dodgers' bidding race - latimes.com

Mark Cuban was eliminated from the Dodgers' ownership sweepstakes Friday, along with baseball executive and former agent Dennis Gilbert, according to two people familiar with the process but not authorized to discuss it.At least eight bidders advanced to the second round Fri …

Bobby Thomson, who hit 'shot heard 'round the world' hero, dies

Bobby Thomson, the man whose walk-off "shot heard 'round the world" home run capped a near-miraculous comeback playoff victory by the New York Giants in 1951, died Monday at the age of 86. Thomson, whose health had been declining, died in Savannah, Ga.  

Retired manager Tony La Russa to manage NL All-Stars

Tony La Russa will become the second retired manager to lead an All-Star team next summer, joining Hall of Famer John McGraw. La Russa concluded a 16-season run in St.

Prince, Tigers reportedly reach nine-year deal

Prince Fielder reportedly agreed to a nine-year, $214 million contract with the Tigers on Tuesday, joining Miguel Cabrera to give Detroit an explosive one-two punch in the middle of its lineup. The Tigers have not commented on or confirmed the multiple reports.

Yu Darvish Signs With the Rangers

For years one of the most intriguing and captivating pitchers in the world has been working on the other side of the planet, where he developed into an icon of Japanese baseball.

Hamels agrees to $15M deal, avoids arbitration

Consider this a placeholder for something potentially bigger. The Phillies and Cole Hamels on Tuesday agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract, which allowed them to avoid salary arbitration.

A's agree to one-year deal with righty Colon

The Athletics have agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, a baseball source has told MLB.com. The club did not confirm the deal. According to the source, the deal is worth nearly $2 million, and could include a signing bonus.

Mariners, Yanks nearing Pineda, Montero swap

A quiet offseason for the Mariners and Yankees is about to get a lot louder as the teams are in the process of finalizing a four-player trade that would swap two of the Major Leagues' top young prospects -- power-hitting catcher Jesus Montero to Seattle in exchange for rookie All …

Red-letter day: Larkin elected to Hall of Fame

The newest member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame will be the 24th shortstop enshrined in the red-brick museum nestled on Main Street in downtown Cooperstown, N.Y. Barry Larkin joined the Class of 2012 on Monday as the sole electee of the Baseball Writers' Association of A …

Smaller signings could make some big waves

Big-time free-agent signings have dominated the offseason, and rightfully so. It's only natural for fans to be drawn to the splashy signings of Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes, and not so patiently anticipate which ballpark will become a home run launching pad for Prince Fielder.  …

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