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Nationals finalize coaching staff

The Washington Nationals have finalized their coaching staff for Jim Riggleman, who was officially named manager last Thursday after serving in an interim role for the second half of this past season.

Cubs, Grabow agree to two-year deal

The Chicago Cubs on Friday agreed to a two- year deal with left-handed reliever John Grabow worth $7.5 million.

Lincecum nabs second straight NL Cy Young

For the second straight year, San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum has been named National League's Cy Young Award winner by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Arizona gets Heilman from Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Chicago Cubs for a pair of minor leaguers.

Angels retain coaching staff for 2010

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced on Thursday that American League Manager of the Year Mike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will return for the 2010 season.

Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency

New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte and New York Mets utility man Fernando Tatis filed for free agency on Thursday, the 15th and final day to do so.

Royals come to terms with righty Brad Thompson

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with right-hander Brad Thompson.

Pair of Cardinals vie for NL Cy Young Award

The Baseball Writers Association of America will continue to dole out their postseason awards on Thursday, when the National League's Cy Young Award winner will be announced.

Nationals add former manager Johnson to front office

The Washington Nationals announced Wednesday that former major league manager Davey Johnson has joined the team's front office.

Brewers claim C Kottaras off waivers

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed catcher George Kottaras off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

Scioscia, Tracy honored as top managers

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim skipper Mike Scioscia was selected as the American League Manager of the Year on Wednesday, as chosen by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Rockies, Tracy agree to extension

On the same day he was honored as the National League Manager of the Year, Jim Tracy has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies.

BBWAA to name top managers on Wednesday

The Baseball Writers' Association of America will continue to hand out their postseason awards on Wednesday, as the American and National League Managers of the Year will be announced.

Greinke captures AL Cy Young

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Shouse files for free agency

Reliever Brian Shouse was the lone player to file for free agency on Tuesday.

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