Manny Ramirez News

Despite being only 23 years old, starting pitcher Homer Bailey seemed on the brink of being written off by Reds fans who wanted him traded.

Boston Red Sox batter Jason Bay flies out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Toronto, August 22, 2008.

It's the calm before the storm for Jason Bay and the Red Sox. The 31-year-old outfielder will be one of the most sought-after free agents this offseason.

When the ceremonial first salvo had been tossed in McCourt v. McCourt , the principals in the divorce case, the Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his erstwhile business partner Jamie McCourt, had at least put to rest a question that had dogged them since they bought the team nearly six years ago.

The Dodgers have most of what it takes to enter, or even win, the World Series. But they need to be more "clutch." FanGraphs had them ranked first in National League teams in raw hitting ability for 2009.

Manny Ramirez decided to stay with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, and baseball's trade market sprang to life with a pair of swaps two days after the World Series.

It's hard to believe they're no longer playing baseball. The season is so very short.

We often hear in Baltimore about the desire for more local or family ownership .

A prosecutor recommended that two misdemeanor drug charges against Giants ace Tim Lincecum be dropped.

Outfielder Manny Ramirez notified the Dodgers on Friday that he's exercising the $20 million option and will return to Los Angeles next season.

Ramirez returns to Dodgers Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers laughs during batting practice against of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the NLCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park on October 18, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Angels pitcher John Lackey, Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday and Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay were the highlights of the 79 players filing for free agency Thursday.

The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt lost her bid Thursday to be reinstated as the team's chief executive during a hearing in the couple's messy divorce.

Phillies, Yanks gear up for Game 6 Nov. 3: Pedro Martinez says he feels relaxed and ready for Game 6, while Andy Pettitte says he doesn't know how he will fare on three days' rest.

Bob Keisser from the Long Beach Press Telegram reports that the Dodgers have been contacted about the availability of Manny Ramirez .

By Monday, Charlie Manuel probably wasn't having all that much fun at the World Series.

One thing the Dodgers have stressed under the current ownership is entertainment, and it sure looks like it will be an entertaining offseason.

No, that would have been that of Paul DePodesta, in 2005. As a Moneyball fan, I was sorry to see DePodesta go.

The next day's starting pitchers always speak to the media before a World Series game.

The Dodgers had an exceptional season, but as management so delicately put it, a below-average final week.