John Manuel discussed the Twins farm system with subscribers.

The meager amount of activity more in the free-agency period, raises the question as to whether the nation?s economic crisis is affecting baseball?s marketplace.

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George J. Mitchell said the players and ownership have made substantial improvements in drug-testing policy.

BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox have expressed an interest in bringing back captain Jason Varitek but have not made a contract offer, the catcher's agent said Tuesday. 'We've had no financial discussions with the team as of yet regarding Jason,' agent Scott

Contrary to a report issued Monday by New York radio station WFAN, the San Francisco Giants have not signed free-agent shortstop Edgar Renteria to a two-year contract according to MLB.com. 'It's false,' one of Renteria's agents, Barry Meister, flatly

Free-agent southpaw knows success under Torre Andy Pettitte went 14-14 record over 33 starts for the Yankees this past season. (Jim Rogash/) Dodgers Headlines MLB Headlines Hot Stove: Blog | Tracker | Home LOS ANGELES -- It was with Joe Torre as his

Dodgers beat reporter Ken Gurnick answers fans' questions Right-hander Brad Penny's shoulder trouble was probably the most significant factor in the decision to decline his 2009 option. (Mark J. Terrill/AP) Dodgers Headlines MLB Headlines Hot Stove: Blog

NEW YORK - Brian McNamee, Roger Clemens' former trainer, gave samples of his DNA to federal investigators trying to ascertain whether the star pitcher committed perjury before Congress, two New York newspapers reported. The request for a sample of

TWN, By Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times The Angels, unwilling to meet Mark Teixeira?s desire for a 10-year contract, are in discussions with CC Sabathia and could offer him a contract that approaches the US$140-million bid extended to him by the New