MLB News

Texas Rangers were interested in Matt Kemp, had concerns with his health

Andrew McCutchen releases statement on 2013 NL MVP

Tigers Miguel Cabrera named AL MVP in back to back seasons

Chase Headley and the San Diego Padres haven’t discussed contract yet

Young Texas Rangers fan tries to recruit Jose Bautista

Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel thinking of working at Taco Bell? (Photo)

Colorado Rockies turn their attention to several key free agents

Sep 15, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Xander Bogaerts (rear) slides past the tag of New York Yankees shortstop Brendan Ryan (35) during the fourth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees are close to re-signing SS Brendan Ryan

Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw haven’t discussed contract extension yet

Oct 30, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew (7) turns a double play over St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter (13) during the third inning of game six of the MLB baseball World Series at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

SS Stephen Drew will not remain in Boston

Oct 17, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta (27) cannot catch a fly ball by Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (not pictured) during the fifth inning in game five of the American League Championship Series baseball game at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets meet with Jhonny Peralta

Atlanta Braves agree to 1-year deal with reliever Jonny Venters

October 16, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brian Wilson (00) during game five of the National League Championship Series baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Brian Wilson won’t join the Yankees because he won’t shave his beard

Indians Yan Gomes to be everyday catcher in 2014

May 11, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Shawn Camp (54) throws during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies sign pitcher Shawn Camp to minor league contract

Oct 28, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese (23) slides in for a double against Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew (7) during the eighth inning of game five of the MLB baseball World Series at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees after Cardinals’ David Freese

October 14, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Carl Crawford (25) and shortstop Nick Punto (7) celebrate the 3-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the National League Championship Series baseball game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s sign infielder Nick Punto to 1-year deal with club option

Mariners interested in trading for Matt Kemp

Oct 2, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona during batting practice before the American League wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Indians’ Terry Francona named AL Manager of the Year

Pirates’ Clint Hurdle wins NL Manager of the Year

Sep 6, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Boone Logan (48) reacts after allowing a game-tying grand slam home run to Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli (not pictured) during the seventh inning of a game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals reportedly interested in reliever Boone Logan

Jul 3, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Mark DeRosa (16) races to third base as he hits a triple in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jays veteran infielder Mark DeRosa set to retire

Sep 24, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds center fielder Shin-Soo Choo bats in a game against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees focused on Shin-Soo Choo, Carlos Beltran

MLB rumors: Heavy trade interest in San Francisco Giants’ Pablo Sandoval

Is Masahiro Tanaka’s immediate MLB future in doubt?

Sep 11, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins’ P Jose Fernandez wins NL Rookie of the Year

Oct 8, 2013; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Wil Myers (9) works out prior to game four of the American League divisional series against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays’ Wil Myers wins AL Rookie of the Year

May 6, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (23) walks back to the mound after giving up two runs during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels sign starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc