Yankees Seek Starter On Open Market  —  The Yankees are interested in free agent hurlers John Lackey, Rich Harden, Joel Pineiro, and maybe Randy Wolf, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.  —  Although major league sources indicate that the the team is looking …

Red Sox heading to Australia  —  THE Boston Red Sox, one of the world's most famous baseball teams, are coming to Australia for a Major League game at our own field of dreams - the Sydney Cricket Ground - next year.  —  Red Sox officials watched the Danny Green-Roy Jones Jr fight at Acer Arena …

Agent: Rafael Soriano considering returning to Atlanta Braves  —  Just a week ago, the Atlanta Braves didn't have any surefire late-inning relief options.  Now they might have three.  —  It's been widely speculated that right-hander Rafael Soriano, who was offered salary arbitration …

Cameron's at center of wish list for Cubs  —  Center fielder Mike Cameron could take center stage for the Cubs by the time the winter meetings begin Monday in Indianapolis, depending on how quickly they can slam the door on Milton Bradley's tail and how much room is left in the payroll.

Sadowski signs with Astros  —  REGARDLESS OF HOWEVER short-lived it was, one of the best stories of the 2009 Giants was the meteoric rise of Ryan Sadowski.  —  The ‘Big Sadowski’, a six-year minor league veteran, finally got to the majors when the Giants called him up to start against the Brewers in Milwaukee on June 28th.

New York Mets' Fernando Martinez develops blisters on hands playing in Dominican Winter League  —  Fernando Martinez, the Mets' highly regarded but oft-injured outfield prospect, returned from summer knee surgery two weeks ago in the Dominican Winter League - only to have another problem.

Juices flow again for ex-Padres GM Towers  —  Kevin Towers would like to see how the other half spends.  —  After 14 years of bargain-basement baseball, the Padres' deposed general manager wants a glimpse of life in the penthouse.  He's looking to land at least a temporary gig …

Angels appear to have lost leading man Chone Figgins  —  Versatile leadoff hitter is close to signing with Seattle for four years and $36 million, meaning Brandon Wood could be Angels' new third baseman.  Meanwhile, Dodgers agree to deal with pitcher Justin

Cubs to remain Jumbotron-free at Wrigley Field  —  Plans for a Jumbotron at Wrigley Field aren't in the team's immediate future, though the Cubs are looking at bringing instant replay to fans with smartphones.  —  If you can imagine 40,000 people staring down at their phones after a close play …

Minnesota Twins prospect Miguel Sano granted work visa, completing $3.15 million deal  —  Dominican shortstop prospect Miguel Sano, suspected by Major League Baseball of being older than his age on record, 16, has been granted a U.S. work visa, completing his $3.15 million bonus deal with the Minnesota Twins.

GM denies Rox's pursuit of Hudson  —  O'Dowd says club is ‘very happy’ with Barmes at second  —  DENVER — Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said the club is not actively pursuing free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.  —  Foxsports.com reported the Rockies were pursuing Hudson …