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Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday that manager Lou Piniella's coaching staff will return for the 2009 season. Piniella was named the National League's top manager earlier Wednesday after leading the

Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees have signed left-handed reliever Damaso Marte to a three-year contract with a club option for 2012. Marte was acquired by the Yankees in the July 26 trade that also brought outfiel

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tampa Bay Rays skipper Joe Maddon was selected as the American League Manager of the Year on Wednesday, as chosen by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella was adorned

Mexico City, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former MLB third baseman Vinny Castilla has been named manager of Mexico's team for the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Castilla, 41, played in the 2006 event for Mexico, which advanced to the second

Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies made it official Wednesday and shipped outfielder Matt Holliday to the Oakland Athletics for reliever Huston Street, starting pitcher Greg Smith and outfield prospect Carlos Gonzale

Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Twins announced Tuesday that reliever Pat Neshek will undergo ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and will likely miss the entire 2009 season. No date has been announ

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Major League Baseball has suspended Florida Marlins pitcher Henry Owens 50 games for testing positive for performance- enhancing drugs. Owens, 29, has not pitched in the majors since June 2007 becaus

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Veteran hurler Kenny Rogers was the only player to file for free agency on Tuesday. The 20-year journeyman went 9-13 last season in 30 starts for the Detroit Tigers, his third year with the club.

Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Journeyman pitcher Salomon Torres announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending his 12-year major league career. Torres, 36, logged time with the San Francisco Giants (1993-95), Seattle Marine

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum has been named the 2008 National League Cy Young Award winner by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Lincecum placed first on 23 of the 32