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 …

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 …

Cuban Arguelles agrees to deal with Royals  —  The small-market Kansas City Royals are betting big on a free agent they've seen pitch only a handful of times.  —  Noel Arguelles, a 19-year-old left-hander who last year defected from Cuba, agreed to a five-year, $7 million major league deal …

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 …

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.

Colleague could see the fall of Troy from months away … “As a die-hard USC supporter, I could have saved myself a lot of misery had I not canceled my newspaper like everyone else in my neighborhood.  —  “I know Page 2 probably told you what to write, but since you took credit for it …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Bloomberg Technology Embraces Baseball  —  Bloomberg L.P. has billions in revenue and 280,000 customers for its sophisticated financial software.  —  So why is it taking a big step into a small niche Monday by introducing player-evaluation software for baseball teams?

Baker, Jocketty hold Q&A at Redsfest  —  Skipper, general manager answer fans' questions Saturday  —  CINCINNATI — Reporters constantly pepper Reds players and management with tough questions.  But at Redsfest on Saturday, you didn't have to be a reporter to get access to manager Dusty Baker …