The Rockies reached agreements Wednesday with two of the players that were keys to their success in the National League playoffs: catcher Yorvit Torrealba and right-handed relief pitcher Matt Herges.

Former Rockies' lefthander Dan Serafini was suspended 50 games Tuesday for violating Major League Baseball's drug prevention and treatment program.

With Major League Baseball's winter meetings looming, the Rockies are getting down to the nitty-gritty in negotiations with catcher Yorvit Torrealba and relief pitcher Matt Herges.

Red Sox players divided a World Series bonus pool of nearly $19 million into 47 full shares worth over $300,000 each after their Fall Classic sweep of the Rockies, Major League Baseball said on Monday.

Major league pitcher Joe Kennedy died early Friday morning, a Hillsborough County sheriff's official said.

Second baseman Kazuo Matsui appears headed to the Houston Astros.

Yorvit Torrealba may not be joining the Mets after all.

Free-agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba will agree to a three-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, according to Torrealba's agent, Melvin Roman.

Catcher Yorvit Torrealba, a linchpin in the Rockies' drive to the World Series, is zeroing in on a three-year offer from the New York Mets worth as much as $15 million.

Ryan Braun, Milwaukee's slugging third baseman, edged Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki by two points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America for NL Rookie of the Year.

Todd Helton was nearly dealt to Boston last year, something that won't even be considered this winter.

As trade talks began to percolate at the general managers' meetings, the Rockies' focus shifted Tuesday to contracts.

The Cubs will be competing with the Rockies for Kaz Matsui, who will surely not return to the Mets despite their search for a second baseman.

The Rockies are not interested in trading third baseman Garrett Atkins and instead plan to try third-base prospect Ian Stewart at second base, a Rockies' person said.

Colorado second baseman Kaz Matsui was among eight players to file for baseball free agency Thursday.

The Rockies will likely have to add just one new starter and could pursue an old rotation member, Jason Jennings.

Pitcher Josh Fogg, a slayer by nickname, defined himself this past season with his ability to beat big-name pitchers, namely Brandon Webb, Curt Schilling and Mike Mussina.