MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Getting a genuine autograph of a living athlete or celebrity may be difficult, or at least expensive, but it is not impossible. Deceased athletes and celebrities are a different story. It comes as no surprise that the most-forged autographs include those of Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles.

Brad Corbett, who owned the Texas Rangers from 1974 to 1980 and wasn't afraid to regularly switch out managers, died Christmas Eve. He was 75.

The outfielder also has an option for fifth year worth $14 million.

Freel spent six of his eight years in the majors with Cincinnati.

Ibanez hit 19 home runs for the Bombers last season.

Frank Pastore, the Major League Baseball player turned Christian radio host, died Monday after a motorcycle crash. In his last broadcast he may have predicted his own death.

Alfonso Soriano hit a team-high 32 home runs and 108 RBI in 2012.

Are the Los Angeles Angles agents prepared to make free agent Josh Hamilton a big offer?

Bookmakers appear to be comfortable with the “World Series or bust” attitude, with the Nationals listed as World Series title frontrunners in 2013.

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have explored trades involving R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets.

As American athletic interests infiltrate the Chinese market, the Asian country is proving itself a worthy competitor -- and partner.

Free agents A.J. Pierzynski, Zach Grienke, Brian Wilson and Kyle Loshe are reportedly targets of the Los Angeles Dodgers for 2013.

Fujikawa has narrowed his choices down.

The Philadelphia catcher set career highs in three batting categories in 2012.

Marvin Miller, former executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, has passed away at the age of 95. Miller led the charge for free agency, changing baseball forever.

Hiroki Kuroda re-signed with New York in a one-year deal worth $15 million.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig signed off on the controversial trade between the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays that sends stars Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Josh Johnston to Toronto in exchange for Yunel Escobar and prospects.

Miami Marlin fans are furious after owner Jeffrey Loria shipped off the team's most valuable stars. They now have little reason to go to the hundred-million dollar stadium their tax money help build.

The NFL, MLB, and NBA are looking to expand into China.

Mike Trout's award came with little surprise.

Lee MacPhail, the former president of the American League and general manager of the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles and the oldest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, died on Thursday night at his home in Delray Beach, Fla. He was 95.