Eric Hosmer's Defensive Skills On Display Early For Padres

The Padres spent a lot of money on a four-time Gold Glove Award-winning first baseman this offseason. On one ground ball in the ninth inning Friday night, Eric Hosmer put those credentials on full display.

San Diego Official Site

Giancarlo Stanton Opens Up About Marlins Future & Chasing 60

The great Giancarlo Stanton is enjoying the home run chase, the MVP speculation and easily enduring the controversy in the debate over what’s the real home run record, which has its obvious “gray areas,” as he called them, to explain the whole Roger Maris vs. Barry Bonds thing.

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Joe Girardi Embraces Challenges As He Heads Into Tenth Year As Yankees Manager

Joe Girardi is entering his 10th season as Yankees manager.

Fox Sports

The Recovery Outlook For Alex Reyes

The St. Louis Cardinals spring training is off to a rousing start.

Redbird Rants

Josh Johnson Has Decided To Retire

Jerry Crasnick Twitter

Giants Signed Josh Johnson To Minors Deal

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Josh Johnson, Aiming For Comeback, To Have Third Tommy John Surgery

Padres right-hander Josh Johnson, still aiming for another comeback, is having a third Tommy John surgery soon, according to sources.

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Ian Kennedy In Line To Start Petco Opener Vs. Giants

The Padres' starting rotation is beginning to shape up as a group of bearded wonders. And the way the schedule is aligned for the rest of the spring, Ian Kennedy -- the guy with the bushy red beard -- would start the home opener for the Padres against the World Series champion Giants at Petco Park on April 9.

San Diego Official Site

James Shields Signing Ends Speculation

Cardinal Nation can finally quit talking about James Shields.

Tipsheet

Cardinals Could Benefit From James Shields' Deal

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Bernie Bytes

The Market For James Shields

Where in the world is James Shields?

ESPN

Cardinals Interested In Adding Cole Hamels To Rotation

Take a quick lap around the league to stay updated on all the latest trades, signings, and rumors:

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Padres, Josh Johnson Have Not Finalized Deal

Jerry Crasnick Twitter

Padres Sign Josh Johnson To One-Year/$2M Deal

Jon Heyman Twitter

Rockies Had Contact With Aaron Harang & Josh Johnson

Righties Kevin Correia, Aaron Harang, Josh Johnson and Kyle Kendrick are believed to be four of many available free agents with whom the Rockies have made initial contact and are monitoring this offseason. The Rockies' interest in Kendrick was first reported by ESPN on Thursday.

Colorado Official Site

Josh Johnson Leaning Towards Return To Padres

A signing is not imminent, though the Padres appear to be the favorite.

MLB Daily Dish

Josh Johnson Talking With 5-6 Teams

Dennis Lin Twitter

Top Prospects Face Off In Arizona Fall League Title Game

You'll always remember where you first saw them. The Arizona Fall League has served as an incubation field for some of the best young players in the Major Leagues, and the next generation of prospects will have a chance to introduce themselves to a national audience in today's title game.

St. Louis Official Site

Padres Working To Re-Sign Josh Johnson

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Bounce-Back Bargains: Ten Free Agents To Watch

The first Major League free-agent signing of the offseason was certainly nothing flashy. The Yankees liked what they saw from Chris Young in the final stretch of the 2014 season, and Young liked it in the Bronx. A few phone calls later, the deal was done -- one year, $2.5 million for a guy who made $7.25 million last year and could be a very nice bounce-back value pickup for the Yanks.

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