MLB News

9:49 AM
17-November
2009 Backman Back With Mets, As Minor League ManagerFormer New York Mets second baseman Wally Backman is back with the team as a minor league manager. Backman will manager the Brooklyn Cyclones.
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10:36 PM
16-November
2009 Reds Open Wallet To Sign Catcher HernandezThe Cincinnati Reds re-signed veteran catcher Ramon Hernandez to a one-year, $3 million contract with a vesting option for 2011.
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8:44 PM
16-November
2009 Marlins Coghlan Wins NL Rookie Honors; A's Bailey Racks Up AL AwardOakland A's closer Andrew Bailey and Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan were rewarded for their superb pro debut as the Baseball Writer's Association named them Monday as the top rookies in their respective leagues.
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4:21 PM
14-November
2009 Jack Is Back: Wilson Inks Two-Year Deal With MarinersJack Wilson is going to remain a Seattle Mariner. The veteran infielder was re-signed to a two-year deal for $10-million Friday.
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9:05 PM
13-November
2009 Despite Rumors, Pitcher Sheets Expects To Make MLB ReturnWhere is Ben Sheets? According to Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin, no one has heard from the former Brewer pitcher. Sheets agent Casey Close said that his client is returning to baseball, however.
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1:53 PM
13-November
2009 Newcomers Highlight MLB Sliver Slugger Award WinnersMLB appears in good hands as a new crop of talent highlights the Silver Slugger Awards. Eight first-time winners took home the hardware. Ryan Zimmerman of the Nats and Tampa's Evan Longoria were among the honorees.
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11:25 AM
13-November
2009 Mental Or Physical Woes? Contradicting Reports On Wetteland's Hospital VisitThere are contradicting reports on why a former major league pitcher was recently hospitalized. John Wetteland was taken to the hospital Thursday when police were called to his home.
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9:46 PM
12-November
2009 Braves, Pitcher Hudson Agree To Three-Year Contract ExtensionTim Hudson will be part of the Atlanta Braves rotation for some time, after the veteran right-hander and the club agreed Thursday to a three-year contract extension that includes a team option for the 2013 season.
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11:19 AM
12-November
2009 Nationals 'Love' Riggelman Over Valentine; Retain Manager For Full-Time PostSometimes the best choice is the one that has been right in front of your eyes. The Washington Nationals apparently feel that way, selecting interim manager Jim Riggleman for the team's full-time post.
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6:03 AM
12-November
2009 Varitek Exercises $3M Option To Remain With Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox will still have their team captain one more year, as he has exercised his player option to remain with the team for $3 million dollars.
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