Ackley earns Arizona Fall League MVP honors  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Anyone who saw Dustin Ackley in April probably could not envision the Mariners' second-base prospect taking home any kind of award for his on-field performance.  —  The 2009 first-round pick, taken No. 2 overall, seemed lost in the opening month of his pro career.

Lombardozzi selected as AFL's Stenson winner  —  Nationals prospect rewarded for unselfishness, work, leadership  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Steve Lombardozzi spent parts of six seasons in the big leagues, from 1985-1990.  A smallish middle infielder who largely played second base …

Jim Leyritz acquitted on DUI manslaughter charges  —  UPDATE: According to Curt Anderson of the Associated Press, Jim Leyritz was acquitted on DUI manslaughter charges for a December 2007 crash that resulted in the death of Fredia Ann Veitch.  However, he was convicted on a misdemeanor charge …

Jim Leyritz acquitted in Florida  —  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A jury in Florida on Saturday acquitted former major league baseball player Jim Leyritz of DUI manslaughter in a 2007 crash that killed a mother of two.  —  However, Leyritz was convicted on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence …

For Marquis, the ‘Price’ was right for American League Cy Young Award  —  Felix Hernandez's winning of the American League Cy Young Award on Thursday was a victory for geeky Sabermetric fans everywhere.  But if pitcher Jason Marquis had a vote, it would have been different.