- Santo, Larkin inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame AP - 4 hrs ago
On a day that Vicki Santo wished had come sooner, sadness that it hadn't never showed as she spoke of the greatness of her late husband. More »Santo, Larkin inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
- A's rally past Yankees 5-4 in 12 for 4-game sweep AP - 10 hrs ago
Several players gathered around a high-definition TV on one end of the Oakland Athletics clubhouse, shouting and screaming at the highlights they just made happen with another dose of late-inning drama. More »A's rally past Yankees 5-4 in 12 for 4-game sweep
- Dodgers sweep Mets with late power surge Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers had to work overtime to earn a sweep of the New York Mets on Sunday, exploding in emphatic style after a mammoth contest to outlast the Mets 8-3 in 12 innings. The Dodgers unleashed a five-run 12th to break out of a … More »Dodgers sweep Mets with late power surge
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers had to work overtime to earn a sweep of the New York Mets on Sunday, exploding in emphatic style after a mammoth contest to outlast the Mets 8-3 in 12 innings. The Dodgers unleashed a five-run 12th to break out of a 3-3 tie and completed their dominant three-game series with a victory …
- Cabrera hits 300th HR, Tigers beat White Sox 6-4 AP - 15 hrs ago
Miguel Cabrera's 300th homer cleared the wall in center field with room to spare and sailed toward the ivy at Comerica Park. More »Cabrera hits 300th HR, Tigers beat White Sox 6-4
- Barry Larkin inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame AP - 16 hrs ago
Former Cincinnati Reds star Barry Larkin has been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. More »Barry Larkin inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
- Santo inducted into baseball Hall of Fame AP - 17 hrs ago
The late Ron Santo, star third baseman for the Chicago Cubs and later a broadcaster for the team, has been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. More »Santo inducted into baseball Hall of Fame
- Baseball, softball to merge bodies for 2020 Reuters - Sun, Jul 22, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - The governing bodies of baseball and softball are to merge in a bid for 2020 Olympic Games inclusion, their heads told Reuters on Sunday. The new federation will provisionally be called the International Baseball and Softball Federation. … More »Baseball, softball to merge bodies for 2020
LONDON (Reuters) - The governing bodies of baseball and softball are to merge in a bid for 2020 Olympic Games inclusion, their heads told Reuters on Sunday. The new federation will provisionally be called the International Baseball and Softball Federation. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) dropped the two sports …
- Japanese schoolboy pitcher clocks 160kph Reuters - Sun, Jul 22, 2012
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese schoolboy has put worldwide baseball scouts on alert after throwing a pitch clocked at 160kph (100 mph) in a regional high school tournament. Shohei Otani, 18, has attracted national media attention since his rocket pitch … More »Japanese schoolboy pitcher clocks 160kph
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese schoolboy has put worldwide baseball scouts on alert after throwing a pitch clocked at 160kph (100 mph) in a regional high school tournament. Shohei Otani, 18, has attracted national media attention since his rocket pitch for Hanamaki East high school on Thursday and dominated the build-up to …
- Cardinals' record-tying 7th whips Cubs 12-0 AP - Sat, Jul 21, 2012
Jake Westbrook worked seven innings of three-hit ball and the St. Louis Cardinals finally backed him — and then some — by tying a 76-year-old major league record with seven doubles in a 12-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night. More »Cardinals' record-tying 7th whips Cubs 12-0
- Mets' Santana goes on 15-day DL with ankle injury AP - Sat, Jul 21, 2012
Johan Santana is taking a break, whether he wants to or not. More »Mets' Santana goes on 15-day DL with ankle injury
- Sheets extends streak, Braves beat Nationals 4-0 AP - Sat, Jul 21, 2012
Ben Sheets is giving the Atlanta Braves an unexpected lift in the pennant race. More »Sheets extends streak, Braves beat Nationals 4-0
- Nats lose Harper, game in 4-0 defeat to Braves AP - Sat, Jul 21, 2012
Talk about adding injury to insult. After blowing a nine-run lead to drop the series opener to the Braves, the Washington Nationals lost Bryce Harper to a bruised left ankle during a 4-0 defeat to Atlanta on Saturday. More »Nats lose Harper, game in 4-0 defeat to Braves
- Nationals OF Harper out with bruised ankle AP - Sat, Jul 21, 2012
Bryce Harper left the Washington Nationals' 4-0 loss against the Atlanta Braves because of a bruised left ankle. More »Nationals OF Harper out with bruised ankle
- Moss helps Athletics beat Yankees 3-2 AP - Sat, Jul 21, 2012
Game-ending hits are becoming so routine these days in Oakland that concession workers have the celebratory whipped-cream pies waiting near the dugout whenever the Athletics are in position for another walk-off win. More »Moss helps Athletics beat Yankees 3-2
- Astros land Cordero in 10-player deal with Blue Jays Reuters - Fri, Jul 20, 2012
(Reuters) - The Houston Astros have acquired closer Francisco Cordero and outfielder Ben Francisco from the Toronto Blue Jays as part of a 10-player trade announced by the two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams on Friday. The Astros, who are well out of … More »Astros land Cordero in 10-player deal with Blue Jays
(Reuters) - The Houston Astros have acquired closer Francisco Cordero and outfielder Ben Francisco from the Toronto Blue Jays as part of a 10-player trade announced by the two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams on Friday. The Astros, who are well out of postseason contention in the National League, will also receive four …
- Griffin shuts down Yankees as A's win 4-3 AP - Fri, Jul 20, 2012
A.J. Griffin glanced into the visiting dugout and saw Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira among others. Oakland's rookie right-hander felt some nerves all right. More »Griffin shuts down Yankees as A's win 4-3
- Dickey, Wright help Mets halt six-game slide Reuters - Thu, Jul 19, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey won his match-up against Gio Gonzalez for the major league lead in wins as the New York Mets snapped their season-high six-game losing streak by crushing the Washington Nationals 9-5 in a Thursday matinee. … More »Dickey, Wright help Mets halt six-game slide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey won his match-up against Gio Gonzalez for the major league lead in wins as the New York Mets snapped their season-high six-game losing streak by crushing the Washington Nationals 9-5 in a Thursday matinee. Dickey (13-1, 2.72 earned run average), benefiting from two home runs …
- Rumors swirling as trade deadline nears AP - Thu, Jul 19, 2012
Major league baseball's non-waiver trade deadline is fast approaching and rumors are swirling surrounding several big-name players. More »Rumors swirling as trade deadline nears
- Spending drops 11 pct in MLB draft AP - Thu, Jul 19, 2012
Spending by teams in baseball's amateur draft dropped by 11 percent in the first year of restrictions imposed by the new labor contract. More »Spending drops 11 pct in MLB draft
- Nationals hold off Mets in ninth Reuters - Thu, Jul 19, 2012
(Reuters) - The Washington Nationals held on in a nervous finish to edge the New York Mets 4-3 on Wednesday and strengthen their hold on the National League East. Washington entered the ninth inning with a 4-1 lead but final-inning home runs by David … More »Nationals hold off Mets in ninth
(Reuters) - The Washington Nationals held on in a nervous finish to edge the New York Mets 4-3 on Wednesday and strengthen their hold on the National League East. Washington entered the ninth inning with a 4-1 lead but final-inning home runs by David Wright and Jason Bay put the Mets in sight of an upset before closer Tyler …
- Strained Achilles lands Red Sox DH Ortiz on DL AP - Wed, Jul 18, 2012
The Boston Red Sox placed designated hitter David Ortiz on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right Achilles tendon before Wednesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox. More »Strained Achilles lands Red Sox DH Ortiz on DL
The Boston Red Sox placed designated hitter David Ortiz on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right Achilles tendon before Wednesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox.
- The clock is ticking for Strasburg's season Reuters - Wed, Jul 18, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg's season will end after 160 innings even if the success-starved Washington Nationals are involved in a playoff push, manager Davey Johnson insisted Wednesday. The All-Star right-hander is 10-4 this season with … More »The clock is ticking for Strasburg's season
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stephen Strasburg's season will end after 160 innings even if the success-starved Washington Nationals are involved in a playoff push, manager Davey Johnson insisted Wednesday. The All-Star right-hander is 10-4 this season with a 2.66 earned run average and a league-leading 135 strikeouts but the …
- AP NewsBreak: Spending drops 11 pct in MLB draft AP - Wed, Jul 18, 2012
Spending by teams in baseball's amateur draft dropped by 11 percent in the first year of restrictions imposed under the new labor contract. More »AP NewsBreak: Spending drops 11 pct in MLB draft
- Sabathia returns, Yankees continue to strong arm division Reuters - Wed, Jul 18, 2012
(Reuters) - CC Sabathia enjoyed a smooth return from the disabled list, tossing six scoreless innings to guide the New York Yankees to a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Sabathia had not pitched since June 24 because of a groin injury, … More »Sabathia returns, Yankees continue to strong arm division
(Reuters) - CC Sabathia enjoyed a smooth return from the disabled list, tossing six scoreless innings to guide the New York Yankees to a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Sabathia had not pitched since June 24 because of a groin injury, but the big left-hander showed little rust as the Yankees (56-34) continued …
- Blue Jays put Bautista on DL, call up OF Gose AP - Wed, Jul 18, 2012
Jose Bautista was worried his injury was worse. More »Blue Jays put Bautista on DL, call up OF Gose
- Sabathia comes off DL, pitches Yanks past Jays 6-1 AP - Wed, Jul 18, 2012
- Trout with 4 hits leads Angels 13-0 rout of Tigers AP - Tue, Jul 17, 2012
- Blue Jays place slugger Bautista on disabled list Reuters - Tue, Jul 17, 2012
(Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Jose Bautista on the 15-day disabled list with left wrist inflammation, the Major League Baseball (MLB) team said on Tuesday. The loss of Bautista, who suffered the injury in Monday's 6-3 road loss to the New York Yankees, is a blow to a Blue Jays team that is two games …
- After the playing field, athletes score as financial advisers Reuters - Tue, Jul 17, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Major League Baseball pitcher Marc Wilkins remembers the euphoria he felt when he earned his first big league paycheck. It was 1996 when he broke into the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wilkins, then a 25-year-old rookie, was handed his first check for roughly $10,000. "That was more money …
- Ibanez slams Yankees into nine-game lead Reuters - Tue, Jul 17, 2012
(Reuters) - Raul Ibanez smashed a grand slam home run in the eighth inning to lift the streaking New York Yankees past the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Monday. The Yankees, who left the bases loaded in the ninth inning of their 10-8 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, forged a 2-0 lead by the third but Toronto's Adam …
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