


By Ronald Blum - The Washington Times
Tim Lincecum thought about the seismic shifts of baseball’s offseason, the ones that saw Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder migrate to the American League.
By Dick Heller - The Washington Times
The designated hitter is an abomination foisted on us by a desperate American League in 1973. Nearly four decades later, its tentacles choke traditional baseball at nearly every level from Little League to the minors.

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
"To get from the Dead Sea — below sea level — to going up Mount Everest, it's a long haul," Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner said of the team's farm system. "Doing it in just five years, patting ourselves on the back, it's pretty phenomenal."

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times
First the Washington Nationals trade for Gio Gonzalez. Then they sign Edwin Jackson to a one-year deal. I ask you: Has this team ever been more ready for rainouts — not to mention doubleheaders?

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
According to a source with knowledge of the negotiations, the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with outfielder Rick Ankiel on a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The Washington Nationals announced the minor league signing of Mark Teahen on Monday afternoon, adding the 30-year-old corner infielder and outfielder to the mix for a bench role.

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The Washington Nationals jumped back into the free agent market on Thursday, bolstering what was already considered one of the best rotations in the National League by agreeing to a one-year deal with right-hander Edwin Jackson, pending a physical.

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press
Josh Hamilton shed no tears, used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done.

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The Washington Nationals resolved their final arbitration case on Thursday with a panel of three arbiters ruling in their favor after pitcher John Lannan's hearing Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Brad Lidge has been to the top of the mountain - and on the bottom of the pile. He's been the man on the mound when the World Series championship is decided, the one spreading his arms, ready to receive a jubilant catcher after reaching the sport's pinnacle.
By Ronald Blum - Associated Press
A little more than two months before opening day, Major League Baseball still doesn't know whether there will be eight playoff teams this year or 10.
By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press
A person familiar with the discussions says the New York Yankees and Pirates are making progress toward a trade that would send much-maligned pitcher A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
With their profile on the rise, the Miami Marlins are getting a TV show. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press
AL championship series MVP Nelson Cruz has agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By BEN WALKER - Associated Press
The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults _ in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
By RYAN J. FOLEY - Associated Press
Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance. Published February 7, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Published February 7, 2012 Comments
By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press
Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. Published February 7, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too. Published February 7, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Published February 5, 2012 Comments
By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press
Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. Published February 4, 2012 Comments
By DAVID B. CARUSO - Associated Press
The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair. Published February 4, 2012 Comments
By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press
Josh Hamilton shed no tears, used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. Published February 3, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton scheduled a news conference for Friday amid reports that he had a relapse this week when he drank alcohol at a Dallas-area bar. Published February 3, 2012 Comments

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
If some Arizona lawmakers get their way, George Carlin’s “Seven Words” routine could be updated ...

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
The FDA has won its two-year fight to shut down an Amish farmer who was ...

By Anthony McCartney - Associated Press
Whitney Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was pulled from a Beverly ...