MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.

The Minnesota Twins exercised the 2011 option on the contract of outfielder Michael Cuddyer.

Giants star pitcher and reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum has reportedly reached a plea agreement stemming from a drug possession charge that occurred on October 30.

SEATTLE San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday.

Outfielder Manny Ramirez notified the Dodgers on Friday that he's exercising the $20 million option and will return to Los Angeles next season.

Outfielder Vladimir Guerrero and third baseman Chone Figgins of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were two of the 39 players that filed for free agency on Friday.

LOS ANGELES Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

NEW YORK Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees' championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday. The whole scene made him a little wistful.

N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. Los Angeles Angels general manager Tony Reagins has agreed to a long-term contract extension.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have given general manager Tony Reagins a contract extension, the club announced on Friday.

MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Brewers have declined a club option on right-handed reliever David Weathers for next season.

NEW YORK The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.

The Detroit Tigers reinstated right-handed pitcher Joel Zumaya and infielder Jeff Larish from the 60-day disabled list, among several roster moves announced by the club on Friday.

The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms Friday on a one-year minor league contract with pitcher Scott Proctor.

MINNEAPOLIS The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday they will not pick up the 2010 club option on right-handed reliever David Weathers.

WASHINGTON The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a strained neck muscle and is being scratched from his scheduled start in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game.

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up the 2010 team option for reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee, keeping the ace lefty around next season for $9 million.

Two days after winning their pro sports-record 27th World Series championship, the New York Yankees paraded down the Canyon of Heroes Friday for the ninth time in their illustrious history.

The Kansas City Royals have declined the 2010 options on outfielder Coco Crisp, catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta.

The Cleveland Indians have named Tim Belcher their new pitching coach, as the team begins to fill out its staff for new manager Manny Acta.

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Carlos Gomez from the Minnesota Twins on Friday in exchange for shortstop J.J. Hardy.

The Chicago White Sox have bought out the 2010 mutual option on outfielder Jermaine Dye, making him eligible to file for free agency.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have exercised their club option on ace starter Brandon Webb for the 2010 season.

SEATTLE Rich Stearns works and lives just outside Seattle. He grew up in New York state. He lived in Philadelphia for 10 years.

SEATTLE San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state. Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said Thursday that the 2008 Cy Young Award winner and former University of Washington star was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 5 in the town of Hazel Dell, about four miles north of the Oregon border, on Oct. 30.

NEW YORK The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white "27" over the "26" that had been up on the board for nine, long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.

Angels pitcher John Lackey, Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday and Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay were the highlights of the 79 players filing for free agency Thursday.

Giants star pitcher and reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum was reportedly cited for speeding and caught with marijuana and paraphernalia last week.

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Jeremy Hermida from the Florida Marlins on Thursday for two left-handed pitchers.

NEW YORK World Series television ratings bounced back from last year's record lows.

The Atlanta Braves and starter Tim Hudson are reportedly close to agreeing on a three-year extension which will pay the Georgia native almost $9 million annually.

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. Hideki Matsui's bat and Johnny Damon's spikes are among the items from the Yankees' World Series title going to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and outfielder Bobby Abreu agreed to a two-year contract on Thursday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. The Los Angeles Angels have re-signed outfielder Bobby Abreu to a two-year contract.

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly close to acquiring utility player Mark Teahen from the Kansas City Royals.

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined the $10 million mutual option for the 2010 season on pitcher Jon Garland.

The Texas Rangers named Clint Hurdle as the team's new hitting coach on Thursday.

The Colorado Rockies agreed to terms with pitchers Matt Belisle and Randy Flores on one-year contracts for the 2010 season on Thursday.

The Seattle Mariners have claimed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Arizona Diamondbacks declined their 2010 option on infielder Chad Tracy on Thursday.

The Chicago White Sox signed veteran utilityman Mark Kotsay to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Thursday.

After 16 major league seasons, three American League MVP awards in his trophy case, 12 All-Star Game selections and a pair of Gold Gloves, Alex Rodriguez finally earned the piece of hardware he's yearned for - a World Series ring.

In case you missed it, here's a recap of what happened in October - and November - in baseball's postseason:

NEW YORK Some guys like to sneak up on their target.

LOS ANGELES The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt lost her bid Thursday to be reinstated as the team's chief executive during a hearing in the couple's messy divorce.

N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 2

TOKYO Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV while Hideki Matsui, the man they know as Godzilla, stomped around New York to lead the Yankees to the World Series title.

TOKYO Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV as the man they know as Godzilla stomped around New York.