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As expected, the Royals declined to exercise a 2015 option on designated hitter Billy Butler's contract for $12.5 million, but general manager Dayton Moore said the club wants him to…Read more

Astros prospect Mark Appel dominated with a premium fastball for the first two innings against the Scottsdale Scorpions on Friday in the Arizona Fall League, but he lost velocity after…Read more

The Twins are expected to name Paul Molitor as their next manager on Monday, according to a report from 1500ESPN.com. However, the Twins have not confirmed the report and an…Read more

The Associated Press reported on Friday that the Phillies and pitcher A.J. Burnett both declined their $15 million mutual option. Now, Burnett has a Monday deadline to accept or decline…Read more

Some suffered from ineffectiveness in 2013, while injuries hampered others. But the common denominator for the nine players nominated for MLB.com's Greatness in Baseball Yearly (GIBBY) Award for Bounceback Player…Read more

In the moments after the Giants closed out the Royals in seven games and claimed a third World Series in five seasons, the term dynasty was quickly adhered to them.…Read more

The Orioles announced Friday night that they declined their half of a mutual option on their longest-tenured player, Nick Markakis, for the 2015 season.    Read more

The Brewers are planning an announcement Monday regarding reports that they have rehired former front-office official Ray Montgomery to lead Milwaukee's amateur scouting department, general manager Doug Melvin said late…Read more

Though Pablo Sandoval professed his love for the Giants, the third baseman's ardor apparently isn't all-encompassing, given his willingness to consider other free-agency options. "I'm going to go where my…Read more

A third World Series championship parade in five seasons only adds to general manager Brian Sabean's resume.    Read more