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Knobler: Phillies win busy day with deal to land Halladay

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:52:00 EST

The Phillies are close to acquiring Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay. On a day when the Red Sox and Mariners also worked to improve their rotations, the defending NL champs trump them all, Danny Knobler says.

Report: Cards, Holliday working on eight-year deal

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:45:00 EST

The St. Louis Cardinals have renewed talks with Matt Holliday, pushing an eight-year offer worth up to $16 million per season that could be accepted before Christmas, the 'St. Louis Post-Dispatch' is reporting.

ChiSox get Pierre, cash from Dodgers for two players

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:38:00 EST

The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Juan Pierre and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in exchange for two players to be named later.

Mariners unveil Figgins, continue work on Lee deal

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:07:00 EST

The suddenly swashbuckling Seattle Mariners introduced new infielder and offensive catalyst Chone Figgins at a news conference Tuesday.

Selig panel to examine instant replay, playoff format

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:35:00 EST

Managers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.

D-Backs introduce new pitchers Jackson, Kennedy

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:09:00 EST

Edwin Jackson made his first major league start at Chase Field on Sept. 9, 2003.

Selig says sale of Rangers 'needs to move along'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:18:00 EST

Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks will enter into an exclusive negotiation for the sale of the team to a group headed by Pittsburgh lawyer Chuck Greenberg, one that includes team president Nolan Ryan.

Briefs: May date set in Dodgers ownership dispute

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:27:00 EST

Tuesday's MLB news briefs: An ownership dispute between Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his estranged wife will linger through at least a third of the 2010 season after a judge set a hearing for late May.