Doug Mientkiewicz News

The turnover has been staggering. The makeup of the clubhouse then and now, much different.

Pat Burrell, Mark Kotsay, Joba Chamberlain, Jason Giambi, Nomar Garciaparra, Jason Varitek, Doug Mientkiewicz, and J.D. Drew -- the list of current Major Leaguers who once played in the College World series goes on and on.

Florida is off to the best start in franchise history. The 1997 and 2004 Marlins opened the year 8-1. Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers placed utilityman Doug Mientkiewicz on the 15-day disabled list with a separated right shoulder and recalled INF Blake DeWitt from Class AAA Albuquerque.

This isn't quite the Barry Bonds treatment, but it might be close. Manny Ramirez isn't seeing many pitches to hit.

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed linebacker Rashad Jeanty and claimed running back Gary Russell off waivers Friday.

The Pirates made two moves yesterday in an attempt to solidify their bench for the near and distant future.

Casey Blake and pitch hitter Doug Mientkiewicz each had two RBIs for Los Angeles.

It was the first save opportunity this season for Bell, promoted to closer after the awkward off-season departure of ex-Wildcat Hoffman, baseball's career saves leader.

The expectations, it is safe to say, could not be much lower for these 2009 Pirates, with nearly every national publication predicting yet another last-place finish.

After spending just about all of yesterday on my back ... Oh, God : The Angels could have the most formidable starting rotation in baseball a ' some time in May.

Reporting from Phoenix -- Doug Mientkiewicz was considered a longshot to make the Dodgers' opening-day roster when he reported late to camp as a last-minute minor league signing.

Doug Mientkiewicz came up with the Twins. He's played for the Red Sox, the Mets, the Yankees and now the Dodgers.

Alex Rodriguez was told by the New York Yankees to keep his cousin away from the team.

Manny Ramirez has rejected yet another offer from the Dodgers. The Dodgers announced Thursday night agent Scott Boras had declined the offer - a one-year, $25 million contract with a $20 million player option ...

The Pirates and utility man Doug Mientkiewicz have officially parted ways. Though Mientkiewicz had expressed a desire to return to Pittsburgh, the former Gold Glove first baseman has reportedly agreed to a ...

Dodgers manager Joe Torre confirmed the signing of free-agent utilityman Doug Mientkiewicz to a Minor League contract on Thursday, and Mientkiewicz will report to Major League camp.

It's a minor league deal. The Dodgers are probably the right organization to appreciate Mientkiewicz's particular blend of fiery, clutchy veteranosity, but the deal could also have interesting ramifications for ...

Jose Rijo, a special assistant to Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, was fired by Washington, the latest victim from a scandal involving a top prospect from the Dominican Republic who lied about his age and ...

Jason Bay looks good - and comfortable - in red. It's been only seven months since the Pirates traded Bay to the Boston Red Sox.

Veteran first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz has reached a preliminary agreement on a minor league contract with the Dodgers, a baseball source said.