Tracy wins NL manager award, gets 3-year contract

The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract.

Rockies, Tracy agree to extension

On the same day he was honored as the National League Manager of the Year, Jim Tracy has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies.

FILE - This is a March 13, 2009, file photo showing Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia waving during a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Tempe, Ariz. Scioscia won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, and Jim Tracy of Colorado was selected for the NL honor.

Tracy, Scioscia win Manager of the Year awards

Jim Tracy was out of baseball when Clint Hurdle called last October to talk to him about joining Hurdle's staff in Colorado. Tracy was focused on his duties as bench coach for the Rockies when he came to spring training. Video Available Photo Gallery Available

Scioscia, Tracy honored as top managers

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim skipper Mike Scioscia was selected as the American League Manager of the Year on Wednesday, as chosen by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Ramirez, Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball

Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.

BBWAA to name top managers on Wednesday

The Baseball Writers' Association of America will continue to hand out their postseason awards on Wednesday, as the American and National League Managers of the Year will be announced.

Sandy Alomar Jr. hired by Indians

Sandy Alomar Jr.'s baseball career has brought him back home.

Former New York Mets' Wally Backman smiles during a news conference after his introduction as the new manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones minor league baseball team, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in New York.

Wally Backman starts over with Brooklyn farm team

Wally Backman wants another chance to manage in the majors. The former Mets second baseman, fired after four days with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York's Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League. Photo Gallery Available

Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey smiles during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16.

A's see Bailey's award as a positive sign

Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane sees Andrew Bailey's rookie of the year award as reinforcement that a youth movement is the way to go. Photo Gallery Available

Yankees decline $1.25 million option on Mitre

The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.

Greinke captures AL Cy Young

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

FILE - This is an Aug. 19, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke delivering a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning during, a baseball game in Chicago. Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season that was short on wins but long on domination.

Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award

Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly. Video Available Photo Gallery Available

Some Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season

The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.

Report: Royals to host 2012 All-Star Game

The Kansas City Royals and Kauffman Stadium will reportedly play host to the 2012 All-Star Game.

Greinke heads the list of AL Cy Young Award candidates

The Baseball Writers' Association of America will continue to dole out their postseason awards on Tuesday, as the American League's Cy Young Award winner will be announced.

Indians hire Tim Tolman as bench coach

New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta's coaching staff is nearly complete.

Shouse files for free agency

Randy Johnson was among three MLB players to file for free agency on Monday.

Bailey, Coghlan named league's top rookies

Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey and Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan have been named the Jackie Robinson Award winners as the top rookies in the American and National League, respectively, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2009 photo, Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan (8) in action against the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game in Cincinnati. Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Coghlan edged Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.A. Happ, receiving 17 first-place votes and 105 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

A's Bailey and Marlins' Coghlan win Rookie awards

Andrew Bailey was driving along, talking to his agent on a handsfree cell phone, when another call came in. Video Available Photo Gallery Available

Reds agree to one-year deal with Hernandez

The Cincinnati Reds have re-signed catcher Ramon Hernandez to one-year deal. Financial details were not released, but the contract includes a vesting option for 2011 that will become guaranteed if Hernandez appears in 120 games next season.

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