Manny Ramirez is a member of the White Sox. He said all along he was willing to go to Chicago and it’s true he’s slightly closer to reaching the playoffs than he was before the Dodgers let him go in a waiver claim. But will he be motivated enough to give the White Sox the kind of offensive spark he did when he arrived in L.A. two years ago (.396, 17 HR, 53 RBI in 53 games)? – More Sports

Put aside any biases you may have against journeymen players – it’s “all hands on deck” time, and your team needs all the help it can get in your drive for the championship! Recommended bid values assume a $100 free agent acquisition budget (FAAB). – More Sports

The Baltimore Orioles moved RP Jason Berken (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, Aug. 27, according to The Sports Network. – More Sports

The Baltimore Orioles activated RP Jim Johnson (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Aug. 27, according to The Sports Network. – More Sports

Although Brad Hawpe won’t receive the same fanfare that say … Manny Ramirez would, he could still be an important addition for the Tampa Bay Rays down the stretch. The Rays have signed Hawpe to a minor league deal and could activate him by Tuesday — just in time to make him eligible for the postseason. – More Sports

It looks almost certain that Stephen Strasburg will have elbow surgery and miss the entire 2011 season. That will delay even further his expected ascension into the realm of elite major league pitchers. – More Sports

Houston Astros SS Jeff Keppinger (toe) was cleared to begin baseball-related exercises Thursday, Aug. 26, and has started running wind sprints, fielding groundballs and taking batting practice without pain, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart. Keppinger is eligible to return from the disabled list Wednesday, Sept. 1. – More Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said there is no timetable to return RP Jonathan Broxton to the closing role, according to ESPNLosAngeles.com’s Tony Jackson. “I don’t think I can make a plan right now,” Torre said. “Him being our closer isn’t as important as our need to win games. We know what he has inside of him, and he isn’t afraid of it. It’s just a matter of him getting comfortable again.” – More Sports

One of the most surprising speed-related developments this season is the downturn of Elvis Andrus’ bat. Coming into 2010 Andrus was seen as a potential stud by many and most projection systems were rosily optimistic. What happened? – More Sports

Fantasy owners often find themselves in a feeding frenzy for saves down the stretch. If you’ve drafted a decent closer or two, there’s not a lot of thinking that needs to be done — they either get saves or they don’t. But as the season heads toward its final month and picking up crucial points in the standings becomes paramount, the saves category is one place where it’s often possible to make a move. – More Sports