MLB slams McCourt in bankruptcy court filing  —  Major League Baseball proposed a bankruptcy financing plan for the Dodgers on Tuesday, asking a Delaware court to reject a plan offered Monday by Frank McCourt and mincing no words in blaming the Dodgers' owner for the team's current financial predicament.

As race with the Red Sox heats up, Yankees may pay price for arms  —  The Yankees have the best record in the American League and the worst record against the Red Sox.  —  Which carries the most influence with the trade deadline a month away?  —  Organizations generally try to build a team …

Blue Jays recall Brett Cecil  —  Brett Cecil is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays.  —  The American League club announced on Tuesday that the left-handed pitcher has been recalled from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League.  —  To make room for Cecil on the roster the Blue Jays …

The Math Problem  —  Sabermetrics can help teams identify hidden talent and turn regular sports fans into math nerds.  But can the numbers lie?  —  Buying a car is a hard decision.  There are just so many variables to think about.  We've got to inspect the interior and analyze the engine, and research the reliability of the brand.

Williams defends Dunn signing  —  Sox GM covers many bases in wide-ranging interview  —  White Sox general manager Kenny Williams has no regrets about signing slugger Adam Dunn.  (Phil Velasquez, Chicago Tribune / December 3, 2010)  —  Saying, “I would make the same move tomorrow” …

Wainwright fights to get back quickly  —  Much like the 35 or so players who have been on the Cardinals' roster this season, Adam Wainwright is on a mission.  Or at least he has a dream.  —  “My modest goal,” he said, “is try to talk them into letting me play on the playoff roster in October.”

Cabrera's HR in 9th lifts Indians over D-backs 5-4  —  PHOENIX—Orlando Cabrera homered off closer J.J. Putz with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night, snapping the Indians' three-game skid.

Rangers' Ryan: No interest in Beltran, K-Rod  —  Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan downplayed reports Monday that the club is eyeing New York Mets veterans Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez as the trade market begins to heat up.  —  “I can't believe that we have an interest in either,” Ryan told 103.3 FM's Galloway and Company.

Freeman's Homer Leads Braves Over Mariners 3-1  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Freddie Freeman saw first-pitch fastballs in his first two at-bats Monday night.  —  He guessed right that Seattle starter Erik Bedard was going to throw him a third.  —  “I didn't want to let another one go by …

Source: Tigers open to trading reliever Thomas  —  The Detroit Tigers have been gauging trade interest in left-handed reliever Brad Thomas and are willing to move him, a major league source told FOXSports.com.  —  Detroit is in the rare position of having a surplus of left-handed relievers.

Rockies target help at second base  —  CHICAGO — On second thought, the Rockies might address second base through a trade — the Dodgers' Jamey Carroll is among the targets — before adding a starting pitcher.  —  Colorado would like to bolster its rotation, but owner Dick Monfort acknowledged Monday …

Gomes Homers in Reds' 5-0 Win Over Tampa Bay  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jonny Gomes had an outstanding homecoming.  —  Gomes hit a towering homer, Mike Leake pitched six strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Monday night.

Cecil Fielder thinks Mets could have chance at signing son Prince Fielder when he hits free agency  —  Could Prince Fielder be a Met next year?  His father, Cecil, seems to think it could happen.  —  They say they are losing money off the field and they're struggling to contend on it …

Oh, the humanity: Interview with Yankees' farm system boss, Mark Newman  —  Yankees' Senior VP Mark Newman is on the open road, in the midst of visiting all of the Bombers' minor league affiliates.  NoMaas' Sensei John Kreese caught up with farm system boss in Trenton, and talked about everything under the sun.

Angels Spoil Davey Johnson's Debut as Nats Manager  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Maicer Izturis hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Washington 4-3 on Monday night, spoiling Davey Johnson's debut as Nationals manager.  —  Sean Burnett (3-4) …