The dawn of a rainy late-winter day brought a breakthrough in the stalemate between Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers. ...more

March 5, 2009

The Baltimore Orioles and free agent Ty Wigginton reached a preliminary agreement on a $6 million, two-year contract. ...more

February 3, 2009

Mark McGwire's youngest brother says in a book proposal that he injected the former baseball star with steroids, according to Deadspin.com. ...more

January 23, 2009

The Rays added another experienced arm to their bullpen mix Friday, signing Lance Cormier to a one-year deal. The major-league contract guarantees the 28-year-old at least $675,000 while allowing him to earn up to $175,000 more in incentives. ...more

January 17, 2009

The Braves bounced right back from the disappointment of losing John Smoltz. ...more

January 14, 2009

John Smoltz has reached a preliminary agreement on a contract with the Boston Red Sox, a stunning end to his long career with the Atlanta Braves. ...more

January 8, 2009

The New York Yankees reeled in another prime free agent, reaching a preliminary agreement Tuesday with first baseman Mark Teixeira for $180 million over eight years. ...more

December 24, 2008

Record-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez and the New York Mets reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $37 million, three-year contract. ...more

December 10, 2008

This country's political rivals announced Friday a 10-point plan to resolve their political crisis after weeks of negotiations, but they remained deadlocked over power sharing. ...more

February 16, 2008

TAMPA The Rays and free-agent outfielder Cliff Floyd remained close to consummating a one-year contract Friday, and an announcement of his signing is expected early next week. ...more

December 15, 2007