Matthews is the odd man out in Angels' outfield MLB

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With a huge contract and months of rehab, the Angels' Gary Matthews Jr. isn't willing to be a benchwarmer.

Teahen and Schumaker get second chances MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 238 days 12 hrs 19 mins

It's not second nature, but they are making the most of playing second base for the Royals and Cardinals.

Mariners have a long road back MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 239 days 11 hrs 19 mins

Seattle lost 101 games last season. Everyone is curious about how much difference a top-to-bottom overhaul made.

At the Letters: World Baseball Classic MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 242 days 12 hrs 19 mins

Readers had a variety of reactions to the WBC, and views on our coverage were all over the map, too.

WBC closes on a thrilling note MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 244 days 5 hrs 19 mins

Ichiro Suzuki's 10th-inning heroics lifted Japan to another title and helped show the WBC deserves to be played.

Asian baseball reigns supreme MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 245 days 7 hrs 19 mins

Japan, not Team USA, will face South Korea in the WBC final. Maybe someday the U.S. will catch the Far East.

Union quarrels over charitable donations MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 245 days 11 hrs 19 mins

MLBPA wants to ban use of charity provisions in player contracts. That's news to some players.

Korea thumps Venezuela like a drum MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 246 days 6 hrs 19 mins

With its fans sounding an unremitting beat, South Korea walloped a stacked roster to advance to the WBC final.

Jeter is a beacon for the entire WBC MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 247 days 13 hrs 19 mins

The noticeable commitment the Yankees captain made to the World Baseball Classic helps make the event credible.

WBC's seeding games need fixing MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 248 days 6 hrs 19 mins

After watching Japan and Korea go through the motions in a relatively meaningless seeding game, a change to the format is obviously needed.

Japan sends Cuba to historic loss MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 249 days 4 hrs 19 mins

For the first time since 1959, Cuba was knocked out of a major international tournament before the final game.

Korea wins this date with destiny MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 250 days 4 hrs 19 mins

Korea and Japan call their rivalry destiny. The latest chapter went to Korea, which advanced to the WBC semis.

Cuba readjusts and survives MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 251 days 5 hrs 19 mins

From two relievers not allowed to play to a new routine at a foreign venue, Cuba handled the change thrown at it and beat Mexico.

Rodriguez is nearing an agreement with Astros MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 251 days 20 hrs 19 mins

A strong World Baseball Classic helps veteran catcher Ivan Rodriguez find a taker for his services at age 37.

Cuba still has Matsuzaka crisis MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 252 days 9 hrs 19 mins

Japanese ace Daisuke Matsuzaka defeated Cuba for a third time on an international stage.

Cuba won't settle for less than best MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 253 days 11 hrs 19 mins

Entering a WBC rematch against 2006 champion Japan, Cuba wants to prove that it's always belonged on top.

Andruw Jones seeks swing in Surprise MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 258 days 13 hrs 15 mins

A dismal and expensive failure as a Dodger, Andruw Jones is trying to revive his career with the Rangers.

Spring is in the air for Vlad, Angels MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 261 days 12 hrs 19 mins

Vladimir Guerrero has a new knee and is ready to lead the Angels again.

Angels' Guerrero is a year older than listed MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 261 days 15 hrs 19 mins

Slugger Vladimir Guerrero lets slip that he's actually 34, not 33 as listed in the team's media guide.

Ramirez, Dodgers are all chuckles and giggles MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 262 days 15 hrs 19 mins

Manny Ramirez reports to spring training and holds a cheery news conference in which he promises to play nice.

Dodgers prepare to embrace Ramirez's return MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 263 days 12 hrs 19 mins

Freshly signed Manny Ramirez will address the media Thursday at the Dodgers spring facility and then get to work.

Manny Ramirez returns for L.A. encore MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 263 days 21 hrs 19 mins

The Dodgers re-signed slugger Manny Ramirez to a two-year deal after waiting him out for four months.

McCourt needs to hear Ramirez say yes MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 263 days 22 hrs 19 mins

Manny Ramirez only needs to tell Dodgers owner Frank McCourt that he is OK with a two-year deal.

McCourt-Ramirez snit keeps Giants in play MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 264 days 12 hrs 19 mins

The Dodgers owner's anger over negotiations with Manny Ramirez gets Randy Johnson talking about the slugger.

No pity party in San Diego MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 265 days 12 hrs 19 mins

Padres veterans like Brian Giles aren't wasting time worrying about a mountain of issues out of their control.

A's sign shortstop Cabrera for $4 million MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 265 days 18 hrs 19 mins

Oakland upgraded at shortstop by signing Orlando Cabrera to a one-year, $4 million deal.

Dodgers hit reset button on Ramirez talks MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 266 days 13 hrs 19 mins

Could Manny Ramirez's distaste for spring training be sending the Dodgers back to the drawing board?

McCourt calls Boras' tactics 'disingenuous' MLB

Source: Tim Brown. 266 days 19 hrs 19 mins

Irked that Manny Ramirez didn't accept the Dodgers' offer Friday, McCourt says talks will start from scratch.

Tim Brown Columns / 03-2009