ST. LOUIS St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year.

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have finalized their coaching staff for Jim Riggleman, who was officially named manager last Thursday after serving in an interim role for the second half of this past season.

CHICAGO Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs on Friday agreed to a two- year deal with left-handed reliever John Grabow worth $7.5 million.

For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Minor league outfielder Desmond Jennings and pitchers Jeremy Hellickson and Alexander Torres have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster.

PHOENIX Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.

TAMPA, Fla. Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame.

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Chicago Cubs for a pair of minor leaguers.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced on Thursday that American League Manager of the Year Mike Scioscia's entire coaching staff will return for the 2010 season.

For the second straight year, San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum has been named National League's Cy Young Award winner by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

NEW YORK The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year.

SAN FRANCISCO Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better.

New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte and New York Mets utility man Fernando Tatis filed for free agency on Thursday, the 15th and final day to do so.

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with right-hander Brad Thompson.

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a two-year deal with left-handed reliever John Grabow.

DALLAS Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team.

The Baseball Writers Association of America will continue to dole out their postseason awards on Thursday, when the National League's Cy Young Award winner will be announced.

CHICAGO Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.

The Washington Nationals announced Wednesday that former major league manager Davey Johnson has joined the team's front office.

WASHINGTON After years of working with national teams, Davey Johnson is returning to the Nationals. The longtime major league manager joined the front office of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The 66-year-old Johnson will work as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo.

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed catcher George Kottaras off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

DENVER The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract.

On the same day he was honored as the National League Manager of the Year, Jim Tracy has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim skipper Mike Scioscia was selected as the American League Manager of the Year on Wednesday, as chosen by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

NEW YORK Jim Tracy was out of baseball when Clint Hurdle called last October to talk to him about joining Hurdle's staff in Colorado. Tracy was focused on his duties as bench coach for the Rockies when he came to spring training.

TOKYO Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.

The Baseball Writers' Association of America will continue to hand out their postseason awards on Wednesday, as the American and National League Managers of the Year will be announced.

CLEVELAND Sandy Alomar Jr.'s baseball career has brought him back home.

NEW YORK Wally Backman wants another chance to manage in the majors. The former Mets second baseman, fired after four days with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York's Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League.

OAKLAND, Calif. Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane sees Andrew Bailey's rookie of the year award as reinforcement that a youth movement is the way to go.

NEW YORK The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

NEW YORK Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly.

BOSTON The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.

The Kansas City Royals and Kauffman Stadium will reportedly play host to the 2012 All-Star Game.

The Baseball Writers' Association of America will continue to dole out their postseason awards on Tuesday, as the American League's Cy Young Award winner will be announced.

Randy Johnson was among three MLB players to file for free agency on Monday.

CLEVELAND New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta's coaching staff is nearly complete.

Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey and Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan have been named the Jackie Robinson Award winners as the top rookies in the American and National League, respectively, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

NEW YORK Andrew Bailey was driving along, talking to his agent on a handsfree cell phone, when another call came in.

The Cincinnati Reds have re-signed catcher Ramon Hernandez to one-year deal. Financial details were not released, but the contract includes a vesting option for 2011 that will become guaranteed if Hernandez appears in 120 games next season.

The Baseball Writers' Association of America will hand out their first two postseason awards on Monday, as the American and National League Rookies of the Year will be announced.

SEATTLE After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay.

Paul Byrd was among eight MLB players to file for free agency on Friday.

The Seattle Mariners on Friday signed shortstop Jack Wilson to a two-year contract. Per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left wrist on Thursday and is expected to be ready for spring training.

The Colorado Rockies on Friday declined the 2010 team option on Rafeal Betancourt, making the reliever a free agent.

The Milwaukee Brewers have declined their mutual option on pitcher Braden Looper, instead agreeing to a $1 million buyout with the right-hander.

NEW YORK Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.