Top News:
Spencer Fordin / MLB.com:
Prospect is recognized for his selfless attitude and willingness to be a team player — Patrick Kivlehan was named the winner of the Arizona Fall League's Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award on Saturday. (MiLB) — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Patrick Kivlehan's field of endeavor has changed, but his mindset remains the same.
RELATED:
John Manuel / Baseball America:
Salt River Claims First Arizona Fall League Title —The Arizona Fall League was created for players such as Eddie Rosario, players who for one reason or another need to make up for lost development time and need extra playing time. — The Twins farmhand missed the first 50 games …
Discussion:
DRaysBay
Jim Callis / MLB.com:
Yankees' Bird named Arizona Fall League MVP — 11/1/14: Greg Bird drives a pitch over the center-field wall for a solo shot, giving the East a 1-0 lead — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Greg Bird provided the signature moment of the 2014 Arizona Fall League season, a 450-foot home run during the midseason Fall Stars Game.
Associated Press:
MLB All-Stars no-hit in Japan — TOKYO — Hayato Sakamoto and Sho Nakata both hit two-run homers and starter Takahiro Norimoto combined with three relievers on a no-hitter as Japan beat the Major League Baseball All-Stars 4-0 Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in their five-game series.
Discussion:
Sporting News Feed RSS, MLB and baseballmusings.com
RELATED:
Joey Nowak / MLB.com:
Four pitchers send Team Samurai to 4-0 victory and 3-0 Japan Series lead — 11/15/14: Yuji Nishino gets Justin Morneau to ground out to seal the combined no-hitter for Samurai Japan vs. the MLB All-Stars — The team of MLB All-Stars was no-hit by four Samurai Japan pitchers …
Discussion:
HardballTalk and Mariners Musings
Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Mariners superstar expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks — 11/15/14: Robinson Cano exits the game after being hit by a pitch on his right foot in the top of the 7th inning during the Japan Series — TOKYO — Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano limped out of the Tokyo Dome during …
Discussion:
Deadspin, CBSSports.com and HardballTalk
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks acquire Jeremy Hellickson from Rays — The Diamondbacks took their first step toward reassembling their starting rotation on Friday night, acquiring right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a pair of prospects. — Hellickson, 27 …
Discussion:
HardballTalk
RELATED:
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks Acquire Jeremy Hellickson — The Diamondbacks have reached a deal to acquire starter Jeremy Hellickson from the Rays, the clubs announced. Outfielder Justin Williams and shortstop Andrew Velazquez — both prospects playing in the low minors — constitute the return for Tampa.
Discussion:
Fox Sports, baseballmusings.com, Minor League Ball, DRaysBay, CBSSports.com, Lone Star Ball and MLB Daily Dish
Jon Heyman / CBSSports.com:
Stanton, Marlins close on record deal: could approach $325M, 13 years — Giancarlo Stanton and the Marlins are closing in on a landmark deal, believed to be for $325 million over 13 years, sources connected to the team told CBSSports.com. — Stanton's record deal will have a no-trade clause …
RELATED:
Kevin Draper / Deadspin:
Some Guy Scooped The Baseball Media On The Biggest MLB Contract Ever
Discussion:
HardballTalk, Fish Stripes and Bleed Cubbie Blue
NY Daily News:
Yankees bullpen Brian Cashman's top priority, following model of Kansas City Royals — Bringing back David Robertson is the key piece to contending for Bombers next season, as star-laden lineup no longer the need as Royals and Giants prove in 2014. — It is a very delicate balance …
Discussion:
HardballTalk and Pinstripe Alley
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Notes: Tigers say they won't re-sign Torii Hunter — Outfielder played two seasons in Detroit; Dombrowski informed Hunter of decision after V-Mart signing — Torii Hunter will likely continue to play baseball, but not with the Detroit Tigers. — Tigers general manager/president Dave …
Discussion:
South Side Sox and Sporting News Feed RSS
RELATED:
Gus Garcia-Roberts / Newsday:
Anthony Bosch told feds that agent Scott Boras tried to cover up Manny Ramirez's PED use, sources say … Baseball — Read Boras' full statement … Baseball — MLB drug suspensions database … Baseball — MLB told feds of Biogenesis 4 months before report … Baseball — Tainted MLB players
Discussion:
CBSSports.com, HardballTalk, Sporting News Feed RSS and MLB
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Carlos Zambrano comeback a batty idea? — You hear a lot of absurd rumors at the general managers meetings in Phoenix, but I believe I heard the wackiest one in years this week. — Former Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was trying to make a comeback again, but this time he was also trying to market himself as a designated hitter.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
