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It may be hard to win without a home run, but some teams have found that pitching and defense are more important now.

As the Phillies’ ace, Roy Halladay may have a much different playoff perspective this October.

As the Twins vacate the Metrodome for the open-air Target Field, they do so with a smart and resourceful approach to the A.L. Central.

The Mets’ 2009 season was partly ruined by a raft of injuries sustained by several key players.

Catcher Joe Mauer wanted to sign now rather than pursue free-agent riches and will receive $184 million from the Twins for doing so.

B.J. Upton’s strong 2008 postseason was followed by a disappointing year, but the Rays figure his best days are still ahead.

Joe Mauer, last year’s American League most valuable player, has agreed to an eight-year, $184 million contract extension with the Twins.

Garrett Jones seemed to be stuck in the minors, but at age 28 he hit 21 homers in 82 games for the Pirates.

After struggling in the start of spring training, Joba Chamberlain tightened the battle for the fifth spot in the Yankees’ rotation with a solid effort against the Phillies.

The former Yankee known for his extraordinary plate discipline seemed the logical choice to replace Johnny Damon in the No. 2 spot in the order.