Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asked for $18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974. ...more

January 21, 2009

The Brewers control their own destiny again. Rickie Weeks hit a three-run homer in the seventh, Seth McClung pitched four scoreless innings in relief and the Brewers rallied to beat the Cubs 5-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight win and the lead in the NL wild-card race. ...more

September 27, 2008

A love for competition drives most athletes, but Rays RHP Grant Balfour would rather save it for April through October. The 30-year-old reliever longs for the day he doesn't have to come into somebody's spring training camp and win a job. ...more

February 23, 2008

The Rays appear close to signing veteran outfielder Cliff Floyd, but the deal is not yet done. ...more

December 14, 2007

Miguel Tejada was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston Astros for five players Wednesday, giving the former AL MVP a fresh start on a team looking to boost its lineup. ...more

December 13, 2007