Dickey addresses his future at humanitarian event  —  Knuckleballer receives Branch Rickey Award, says he wants to stay with Mets  —  DENVER — Success on the mound and in life gave Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey the chance to tell a group of Denver Public Schools children his story of perseverance …

Torres may still be in Mets' plans  —  A second straight brutal season at the plate likely means the Mets will non-tender Andres Torres, but the team has not ruled out the possibility of bringing back the center fielder, according to a source.  —  Despite hitting just .230 with a .664 OPS …

Mets might find payroll leeway, though perhaps without R.A. Dickey  —  INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — It doesn't figure to be much, but Sandy Alderson suggested Friday that the Mets' payroll should inch upward from the $93 million spent for last season's disappointing 74-88 finish.

Red Sox will need adaptation after acquisitions  —  This is not going to be the story of how the Red Sox snapped their fingers and became instant contenders.  Not sure that we all realize the scope of the situation Ben Cherington and his staff are facing.  —  Not only does the general manager need …

On the Hunt: Dodgers pursue Torii  —  5:35PM EST November 9.  2012 - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Dodgers already have an All-Star right fielder, but are aggressively pursuing free-agent right fielder Torii Hunter, a high-ranking Dodgers' official told USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity due to ongoing negotiations.