A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that injury-plagued pitcher Kelvim Escobar and the New York Mets have reached a preliminary agreement on a $1.25 million, one-year-contract. ...more

December 27, 2009

Serious. Credible. A leader. In Mike Holmgren, Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner hit the trifecta he desperately wanted. ...more

December 22, 2009

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