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San Francisco Can Be 6th Time a City Won Simultaneous World Series & Super Bowl

When the San Francisco 49ers came from behind to defeat the Atlanta Falcons to clinch the NFC Title, they did more than punch a ticket for Super Bowl XLVII.Frank Gore, Colin Kaepernick and friends can give San Francisco fans a thrill ... (Continue reading)

Oakland A’s: John Jaso Deal Shows Team’s ‘Win Now’ Attitude

Before the 2012 season, the Oakland Athletics were trading veterans for young prospects with an eye for the future, like pitcher A.J. Cole.As it turned out, some of the young players, like Tommy Millone and Jarrod Parker, helped turn the ... (Continue reading)

Oakland Athletics Extend Manager Bob Melvin’s Contract by 2 Seasons

After guiding the Oakland Athletics to a startling American League West Division Championship and pushing the eventual A.L. Champion Detroit Tigers to the deciding game of the division series, Bob Melvin was given a two-year extension by the team, according ... (Continue reading)

San Diego Padres Are Targeting Pitcher Joe Saunders

The free-agent market appears to be heading into 2013 with several capable arms still available. One of them, Joe Saunders, is being sought by several teams including the San Diego Padres.According to the Twitter feed of Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, ... (Continue reading)

San Diego Padres Sign Local Pitcher Sean O’Sullivan

A local boy will soon be getting a shot to make the San Diego Padres pitching staff.25-year-old Sean O'Sullivan was signed to a minor league contract and was invited to the major league camp in February, according to Corey Brock ... (Continue reading)

Los Angeles Angels Trade Kendrys Morales to Seattle Jason Vargas

As reported by Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim traded first baseman and designated hitter Kendrys Morales within their division for Seattle Mariners pitcher Jason Vargas.After the acquisition of former Texas Rangers star ... (Continue reading)

San Diego Padres: What If They Drafted Justin Verlander Instead of Matt Bush?

One-time first overall pick Matt Bush is in the news again, and as expected it is not positive. And his ordeal is a warning sign to teams hoping to cut corners on draft day.According to the Associated Press (via Yahoo ... (Continue reading)

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Should Send Vernon Wells to New York at Once

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are in the news again, this time not for a trade or a free-agent signing but for a rumor. According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the New York Yankees are interested in outfielder ... (Continue reading)

San Diego Padres Are Looking to Sign Pitcher Edwin Jackson

Most of the big free-agent names in Major League Baseball are off of the board now, allowing teams that came up short in the Josh Hamilton, Zack Greinke and B. J. Upton sweepstakes to try and find a consolation prize.Free-agent ... (Continue reading)

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Will Big Contracts Cost the Angels Mike Trout?

There is a lot of euphoria in Anaheim these days after the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim brought in former MVP Josh Hamilton. There was much rejoicing last year when they brought in Albert Pujols. And great celebrations were had ... (Continue reading)