Doug Melvin

PHOENIX — Success hasn't come easily for R.A. Dickey. That might make him the perfect pitcher for the World Baseball Classic. An event too many front office executives fear, too many top players avoid and too few American fans truly embrace has...

You have to hand it to Josh Hamilton. While he's constantly on guard against his personal demons, he somehow still seems to be exactly what we want all athletes to be -- a big kid playing a child's game. "Hands down, he's the best player in the...

No. 17 Brewers: 14th in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Nationals. Years from now, Brewers fans should remember this. Don't blame Ryan Braun for his contract. That one's on owner Mark Attanasio, and to a lesser degree his general...

No. 18 Royals: 13th in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Brewers. When talent comes in waves, good things happen to teams. The long-suffering Royals believe they have reached the point where their hard work and over-slot spending in the...

The Sports Xchange Brewers to call up K-Rod General manager Doug Melvin said the Milwaukee Brewers would add former closer Francisco Rodrigues to their 25-man roster rather than having the veteran pitcher exercise an opt-out clause to become a free...

The Sports Xchange MLB Roundup: Phillies take chance on Zambrano Right-hander Carlos Zambrano isn't back in the big leagues yet, but he's one step closer after agreeing to a minor-league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Phillies...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Milwaukee Brewers - INSIDE PITCH Right-hander Mike Fiers rejoined the Brewers on Sunday with a heavy heart, in particular because it was Mother's Day. Called up from Class A Brevard County, Fiers left behind his...

When Dan Duquette was hired roughly a year ago as the club’s executive vice president, the Orioles pointed to his impressive track record in the past with the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox. He was in charge of some very good teams –...

Edwin Jackson pitched seven scoreless innings and Steve Lombardozzi hit a three-run triple in the Washington Nationals' 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. The Nationals have won six consecutive games, matching a season-high, and...

Last week's rankings in parentheses. 1. Yankees (2): Went 9-5 after CC Sabathia's last start of the first half. If Brian Cashman adds a starter, they could push their lead in the AL East to double digits. 2. Rangers (1): Jon Daniels is exploring the...

Many fans have lost hope as the Orioles have posted a dismal record over the past 14 seasons. Now the team is starting its new season by testing the faith of some of them as well. Friday is Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles, as well as for 17 other...

Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette peers out his B&O Warehouse office window, which has to have one of the best views in baseball — down into the right-field flag court of Camden Yards and the seating bowl. He...