Keppinger officially in fold for Sox
The Chicago White Sox made if official Monday by announcing the three-year, $12 million contract for third baseman Jeff Keppinger, who passed his physical despite a hairline fracture in his...
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Baseball winter meetings much ado about next to nothing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The room for press conferences at baseball's winter meetings was actually two ballrooms turned into one. Spacious, yes. And wasted. The microphone at the podium was used...
Slow motion on big free agents gumming up works
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For those who came expecting the usual big splash from baseball's winter meetings, they are going home disappointed. The top tier of free agents held on to...
Cubs get reliever Rondon in Rule 5 draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Chicago Cubs selected reliever Hector Rondon from the Cleveland Indians organization in the Rule 5 draft Thursday, meaning he will be in the bullpen at Wrigley...
Tepid start for Hot Stove League
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The room for news conferences at baseball's winter meetings is actually two ballrooms turned into one. Spacious, yes. And wasted. The microphone at the podium was used...
Haren signs with Nationals, Victorino with Red Sox
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It may take longer than Thursday's end of the winter meetings to get Josh Hamilton back to the Rangers and Zack Greinke to his new home in...
Historic trio earns Hall of Fame nod
NASHVILLE — Three divergent historic figures – an umpire, owner and player -- from the early days of baseball were elected to the Hall of Fame by a 16-member committee...
Cubs’ Fujikawa ‘can be a closer in the major leagues’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Cubs continue to decline public comment on their signing of veteran Japanese League pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa — only because he has not yet passed his physical,...
Fujikawa report: Closer relies on fastball, split-finger
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — What kind of pitcher are the Chicago Cubs getting in Kyuji Fujikawa, the Japanese star they reportedly will sign for two years and $9.5 million? "Yes, he...
Cubs designate LaHair for assignment
The Cubs have designated All-Star Bryan LaHair for assignment, a precursor to sending him to Japan, and have traded with the Rangers for Double-A Texas League pitcher of the year...