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San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres picked up their option on outfielder Brian Giles' contract Friday, bringing him back for 2009. The Padres had until Saturday to pick up the option or pay a $3 million buyout, mak

Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers exercised their 2009 option on infielder Hank Blalock Friday. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not announced. The 27-year-old Blalock hit .287 with 12 home runs,

Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros have apparently come to terms on a one-year deal with right-handed reliever LaTroy Hawkins. The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the deal will likely be announced sometime on Fri

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia outfielder Pat Burrell and pitcher Jamie Moyer, as well as Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny all filed for free agency on Thursday. Burrell, 32, played in 157 games for the World Series-winnin

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Outfielders Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners and Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim each won their eighth consecutive Gold Glove Award on Thursday, when the American League winners

Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly offered left fielder Manny Ramirez the second-highest annual salary in the majors, behind New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez. According to the Lo

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees accounted for half of the eight players filing for free agency Wednesday. New York's Jason Giambi, Mike Mussina, Carl Pavano and Damaso Marte will each be testing the free agents wate

Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers declined a $9.25 million option on pitcher Brad Penny and instead bought out their 2008 Opening Day starter for $2 million on Wednesday. Penny, 30, joins a number of Dodgers

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Toronto Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett topped a list of nine players, including four Yankees, filing for free agency Wednesday. Burnett opted out of the final two years of a five-year, $55 million d

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Greg Maddux extended his own record for the most Gold Glove Awards, capturing his 18th, and was among the National League winners announced Wednesday. Joining Maddux on