Sources: Cuban WBC Pitching Star Marti Defects
Right-hander Yadel Marti and outfielder Yasser Gomez reportedly left the island and are in an unknown location as they seek MLB careers. Houston Hospital To Shed Clemens' Name
Houston's Memorial Hermann Medical Center announced Saturday that it is removing Clemens' name from the Roger Clemens Institute for Sports Medicine. Sammy Sosa Waiting For MLB Offer
Sammy Sosa is still waiting for an offer to play in the major leagues, according to a report published by Dominican newspaper Listin Diario. Door Open For Valentine's MLB Return?
Former Mets' and Rangers' manager Bobby Valentine could soon make a return to the Major Leagues after he was not offered a contract extension past the 2009 season by Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines. Non-Tendered Players Hit Market
Major League Baseball's deadline to tender contracts for the coming season to non-free agents has come and gone, which has added players to a still crowded market. Rule 5 Draft Uncovers Future Stars
There have been hundreds of players selected in the Rule 5 Draft since its inception, and some have gone on to become major stars. MLB Average Salary Increase Lowest Since 2004
The average Major League Baseball player salary rose 3. Teen Signs As Japan's First Female Ballplayer
A 16-year-old Japanese girl signed with a regional baseball team Tuesday, becoming the country's first professional female player. 24 Players Offered Salary Arbitration
Twenty-four players were offered salary arbitration by their 2008 teams as the deadline approached and passed on Monday night. Career Steals Leader Henderson On HOF Ballot
Career steals leader Rickey Henderson heads 10 first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot.
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