Miguel Cabrera

Ortiz goes to bat for charity

Golf tournament will assist youth David Ortiz thinks the Sox could use another 30-homer hitter. (David Kamerman/Globe Staff) By Nick Cafardo Globe Staff / November 12, 2008 He has "Big Papi" inscribed on the sleeves of his...

Ellis Rochelson '09: Prescient picks: the 2008 MVPs

Tomorrow, Major League Baseball will announce the winner of the American League Cy Young Award. The honor will obviously go to Cleveland's Cliff Lee, who shocked baseball with a 2.54 ERA and a stunning 22-3 record. Lee was head...

Morneau, Mauer honored by NLBM

First baseman earns AL MVP award; catcher top AL hitter MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins first baseman Justin Morneau is considered to be one of the frontrunners for the American League Most Valuable Player Award, which will be announced...

NLBM to honor Cabrera, Granderson

Duo receives awards for on-field and off-field contributions DETROIT -- Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera and leadoff man Curtis Granderson will be honored in January by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum as part of its 2008 Legacy...

The infield shift is on

Shortstop position losing power By Michael Silverman / Baseball Notes Sunday, November 9, 2008 - The Red Sox [team stats] certainly can vouch for that, having won two in the last five years after trading away Nomar Garciaparra....

Towers: Peavy train has left the station

Friday, November 07, 2008 DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) -- Jake Peavy probably will be traded by the San Diego Padres before the winter meetings next month. After spending four days at the annual general managers' meetings, Padres GM...

No trades, but groundwork laid at GM meetings

The Braves, Cubs and Dodgers appear to be the frontrunners to land Jake Peavy There were no trades at this year's annual GM meetings, with talks more cautious Save the dates: This year's winter meetings will be held in Las...

Cabrera honored as Tiger of the Year

Slugger overcame slow start to thrive in first season with Detroit Miguel Cabrera led the American League in homers and tied for the league lead in total bases. Miguel Cabrera's first year as a Tiger was a disappointing one in...

Marlins talking trades during meetings

By Clark Spencer / McClatchy Newspapers Thursday, November 6, 2008 - Cameron Maybin put on such a spectacular show for the Marlins in September that when April rolls around, there’s little doubt he’ll be trotted out with the...

Baseball eyes options for Obama tax plan

All players will pay more if it's enacted; but signing bonuses not issue with the Tigers. Tom Gage / The Detroit News DETROIT -- Two high-profile Tigers making big bucks were discussing the possible presidential outcome at...