NEW YORK --- Talk about a freak -- Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award.

Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.

NEW YORK --- The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness.

NEW YORK --- When the phone rang, Zack Greinke let it go -- he didn't recognize the number. Only after listening to the voice mail did he call back and find out he'd won the American League Cy Young Award.

NEW YORK --- Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey both agreed to change, then quickly got their chance in the majors. Now each has a rookie reward that will last forever.

NEW YORK --- Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.

Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense.

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second consecutive time in the outfield.

Baseball general managers failed to take a vote Tuesday on expanding instant replay following a postseason filled with blown calls by umpires.

CHICAGO --- Instead of swaying palm trees, the roar of 747s greeted baseball's general managers as they began gathering for their annual meeting. They've come to a hotel near O'Hare International Airport to swap stories and perhaps players, and to start discussions with agents.

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up Cliff Lee 's $9 million option for 2010 on Friday.

The Atlanta Braves and Tim Hudson are nearing agreement on a three-year contract that would protect the team's strength at starting pitching.

NEW YORK --- Charlie Manuel was heading to the interview room when he spotted a reporter walking alongside.