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    • Mexico moves on at LLWS; Uganda rookies score win AP - 10 mins ago

      Mexico is moving on at the Little League World Series, and Uganda made the biggest splash Tuesday with a win in its tournament finale. More »Mexico moves on at LLWS; Uganda rookies score win

      Mexico is moving on at the Little League World Series, and Uganda made the biggest splash Tuesday with a win in its tournament finale.

    • FILE - This April 21, 2011 file photo shows baseball players union head Michael Weiner speaking at a news conference in New York. Weiner is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The union said Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, that he began treatment a day earlier. The union anticipates he will continue to work from its New York office on a daily basis. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
      Union head Michael Weiner treated for brain tumor AP - 2 hrs 36 mins ago

      Michael Weiner, who succeeded Donald Fehr as head of the baseball players' union three years ago and negotiated a labor deal last fall in a seamless transition, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. More »Union head Michael Weiner treated for brain tumor

      FILE - This April 21, 2011 file photo shows baseball players union head Michael Weiner speaking at a news conference in New York. Weiner is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The union said Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, that he began treatment a day earlier. The union anticipates he will continue to work from its New York office on a daily basis. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

      Michael Weiner, who succeeded Donald Fehr as head of the baseball players' union three years ago and negotiated a labor deal last fall in a seamless transition, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.

    • Clemens hopes to have fun in return to baseball AP - 5 hrs ago

      Hours after Roger Clemens agreed to join the Sugar Land Skeeters, he was back on the field playing in an over-50 softball league. More »Clemens hopes to have fun in return to baseball

      Hours after Roger Clemens agreed to join the Sugar Land Skeeters, he was back on the field playing in an over-50 softball league.

    • San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera reacts after striking out during the first inning against the against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
      Melky Cabrera associate banned from ballparks AP - 7 hrs ago

      Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has banned Melky Cabrera associate Juan Nunez from all team clubhouses. More »Melky Cabrera associate banned from ballparks

      San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera reacts after striking out during the first inning against the against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

      Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has banned Melky Cabrera associate Juan Nunez from all team clubhouses.

    • FILE - In an April 24, 2012 file photo Colorado Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Moyer is one of a number of athletes who competed when they were closer to their getting their AARP cards than being in their physical prime. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file)
      Clemens isn't 1st older athlete to compete AP - 15 hrs ago

      When 50-year-old Roger Clemens pitches for the Sugar Land Skeeters on Saturday night, he'll join a line of athletes who competed when they were closer to their getting their AARP cards than being in their physical prime. More »Clemens isn't 1st older athlete to compete

      FILE - In an April 24, 2012 file photo Colorado Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Moyer is one of a number of athletes who competed when they were closer to their getting their AARP cards than being in their physical prime. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file)

      When 50-year-old Roger Clemens pitches for the Sugar Land Skeeters on Saturday night, he'll join a line of athletes who competed when they were closer to their getting their AARP cards than being in their physical prime.

    • FILE - This Feb. 27, 2008 file photo shows Roger Clemens throwing a pitch during batting practice at the Houston Astros minor league spring training facility in Kissimmee, Fla. Clemens has signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League and is expected to start for them on Saturday at home against Bridgeport. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
      Roger Clemens returning to baseball AP - 16 hrs ago

      When Roger Clemens pitches Saturday night for the Sugar Land Skeeters it will be the first time the 50-year-old has taken the mound in almost five years. More »Roger Clemens returning to baseball

      FILE - This Feb. 27, 2008 file photo shows Roger Clemens throwing a pitch during batting practice at the Houston Astros minor league spring training facility in Kissimmee, Fla. Clemens has signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League and is expected to start for them on Saturday at home against Bridgeport. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

      When Roger Clemens pitches Saturday night for the Sugar Land Skeeters it will be the first time the 50-year-old has taken the mound in almost five years.

    • Fans reach for a foul ball during the MLB American League baseball game between Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees, in Chicago
      Triple strike lifts White Sox over Yankees Reuters - 18 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox outslugged the visiting New York Yankees 9-6 to snap a three-game losing streak and claim the series opener between the division leaders on Monday. The White Sox showed they could keep pace with the Bronx Bombers, bashing … More »Triple strike lifts White Sox over Yankees

      Fans reach for a foul ball during the MLB American League baseball game between Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees, in Chicago

      (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox outslugged the visiting New York Yankees 9-6 to snap a three-game losing streak and claim the series opener between the division leaders on Monday. The White Sox showed they could keep pace with the Bronx Bombers, bashing three late home runs to get back on track after a surprise series …

    • UPDATE 1-Baseball-Triple strike lifts White Sox over Yankees Reuters - 18 hrs ago

      (adds quotes, details) * Jeter reaches 11th on all-time hits list * Dunn hits Major League-leading 37th homer Aug 20 (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox outslugged thevisiting New York Yankees 9-6 to snap a three-game losing streakand claim the series opener … More »UPDATE 1-Baseball-Triple strike lifts White Sox over Yankees

      (adds quotes, details) * Jeter reaches 11th on all-time hits list * Dunn hits Major League-leading 37th homer Aug 20 (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox outslugged thevisiting New York Yankees 9-6 to snap a three-game losing streakand claim the series opener between the division leaders onMonday. The White Sox showed they …

    • Baseball standings Reuters - 19 hrs ago

      Aug 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the MLB on Monday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Yankees 72 50 .590 - 2. Tampa Bay 68 54 .557 4 3. Baltimore 66 56 .541 6 4. Boston 59 63 .484 13 5. Toronto 56 65 .463 15 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION … More »Baseball standings

      Aug 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the MLB on Monday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Yankees 72 50 .590 - 2. Tampa Bay 68 54 .557 4 3. Baltimore 66 56 .541 6 4. Boston 59 63 .484 13 5. Toronto 56 65 .463 15 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago White Sox 66 55 .545 - 2. Detroit 64 57 .529 …

    • UPDATE 7-Baseball results Reuters - 19 hrs ago

      Aug 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Monday (home team in CAPS) WASHINGTON 5 Atlanta 4 (13 innings) PHILADELPHIA 12 Cincinnati 5 TAMPA BAY 5 Kansas City 1 Colorado 3 NY METS 1 TEXAS 5 Baltimore 1 MILWAUKEE 9 Chicago Cubs 5 CHICAGO … More »UPDATE 7-Baseball results

      Aug 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Monday (home team in CAPS) WASHINGTON 5 Atlanta 4 (13 innings) PHILADELPHIA 12 Cincinnati 5 TAMPA BAY 5 Kansas City 1 Colorado 3 NY METS 1 TEXAS 5 Baltimore 1 MILWAUKEE 9 Chicago Cubs 5 CHICAGO WHITE SOX 9 NY Yankees 6 Miami 12 ARIZONA 3 Minnesota 7 OAKLAND 2 SAN …

    • Vancouver, British Columbia's Carter Kada-Wong leaps to catch a two-run sacrifice fly by Willemstad, Curacao's Christopher Koeiman in the fifth inning of a pool play baseball game at the Little League World Series, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in South Williamsport, Pa. Curacao won 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
      Curacao, Calif., advance at Little League WS AP - 22 hrs ago

      Danny Marzo was thinking about his manager's advice as he walked to the plate in the eighth inning: Concentrate on making a good swing, not hitting a home run. More »Curacao, Calif., advance at Little League WS

      Vancouver, British Columbia's Carter Kada-Wong leaps to catch a two-run sacrifice fly by Willemstad, Curacao's Christopher Koeiman in the fifth inning of a pool play baseball game at the Little League World Series, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, in South Williamsport, Pa. Curacao won 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

      Danny Marzo was thinking about his manager's advice as he walked to the plate in the eighth inning: Concentrate on making a good swing, not hitting a home run.

    • Boston Red Sox Carl Crawford slaps hands with a teammate after scoring a run against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of American League MLB baseball action at Fenway Park in Boston
      Boston's Crawford out for baseball season due to elbow surgery Reuters - 23 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will miss the rest of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season because of Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery scheduled for later this week, the team said on Monday. The left-hander, who missed the … More »Boston's Crawford out for baseball season due to elbow surgery

      Boston Red Sox Carl Crawford slaps hands with a teammate after scoring a run against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of American League MLB baseball action at Fenway Park in Boston

      (Reuters) - Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will miss the rest of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season because of Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery scheduled for later this week, the team said on Monday. The left-hander, who missed the first 89 games this season while recovering from surgery on his left …

    • Baseball-Boston's Crawford out for season due to elbow surgery Reuters - 23 hrs ago

      Aug 20 (Reuters) - Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawfordwill miss the rest of the Major League Baseball (MLB) seasonbecause of Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery scheduled forlater this week, the team said on Monday. The left-hander, who missed … More »Baseball-Boston's Crawford out for season due to elbow surgery

      Aug 20 (Reuters) - Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawfordwill miss the rest of the Major League Baseball (MLB) seasonbecause of Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery scheduled forlater this week, the team said on Monday. The left-hander, who missed the first 89 games this seasonwhile recovering from surgery on his left …

    • Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford bats during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
      Red Sox: LF Carl Crawford headed for surgery AP - Mon, Aug 20, 2012

      Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will have season-ending surgery on his left elbow Thursday. More »Red Sox: LF Carl Crawford headed for surgery

      Boston Red Sox's Carl Crawford bats during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

      Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will have season-ending surgery on his left elbow Thursday.

    • Former baseball star Roger Clemens becomes emotional as he talks to reporters outside Federal District Court in Washington
      Clemens making comeback after signing with Skeeters Reuters - Mon, Aug 20, 2012

      (Reuters) - Major League Baseball pitching great Roger Clemens, fresh off an acquittal on charges that he lied about steroid use, has signed a contract with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, the team said on Monday. … More »Clemens making comeback after signing with Skeeters

      Former baseball star Roger Clemens becomes emotional as he talks to reporters outside Federal District Court in Washington

      (Reuters) - Major League Baseball pitching great Roger Clemens, fresh off an acquittal on charges that he lied about steroid use, has signed a contract with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, the team said on Monday. The 50-year-old Clemens, who has not pitched since the 2007 MLB season …

    • Baseball-Clemens making comeback after signing with Skeeters Reuters - Mon, Aug 20, 2012

      Aug 20 (Reuters) - Major League Baseball pitching greatRoger Clemens, fresh off an acquittal on charges that he liedabout steroid use, has signed a contract with the Sugar LandSkeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, theteam said on Monday. … More »Baseball-Clemens making comeback after signing with Skeeters

      Aug 20 (Reuters) - Major League Baseball pitching greatRoger Clemens, fresh off an acquittal on charges that he liedabout steroid use, has signed a contract with the Sugar LandSkeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, theteam said on Monday. The 50-year-old Clemens, who has not pitched since the 2007MLB …

    • Yankees Suzuki hits a home run against Red Sox in MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New York
      Japanese power lifts Yankees over Red Sox Reuters - Mon, Aug 20, 2012

      (Reuters) - Ichiro Suzuki hit two home runs to power the New York Yankees to a 4-1 home win over struggling rivals the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The Japanese outfielder blasted solo homers in the fourth and sixth innings to give the Yankees a 4-0 lead … More »Japanese power lifts Yankees over Red Sox

      Yankees Suzuki hits a home run against Red Sox in MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New York

      (Reuters) - Ichiro Suzuki hit two home runs to power the New York Yankees to a 4-1 home win over struggling rivals the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The Japanese outfielder blasted solo homers in the fourth and sixth innings to give the Yankees a 4-0 lead and support a stellar pitching effort from compatriot Hiroki Kuroda, …

    • UPDATE 1-Baseball-Japanese power lifts Yankees over Red Sox Reuters - Mon, Aug 20, 2012

      * Jeter gets three hits for Yankees * Beckett pitches six innings in the loss (adds quotes, detail) Aug 19 (Reuters) - Ichiro Suzuki hit two home runs to powerthe New York Yankees to a 4-1 home win over struggling rivalsthe Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The … More »UPDATE 1-Baseball-Japanese power lifts Yankees over Red Sox

      * Jeter gets three hits for Yankees * Beckett pitches six innings in the loss (adds quotes, detail) Aug 19 (Reuters) - Ichiro Suzuki hit two home runs to powerthe New York Yankees to a 4-1 home win over struggling rivalsthe Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The Japanese outfielder blasted solo homers in the fourthand sixth innings …

    • New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki looks after his solo home run during the fourth inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
      Suzuki, Kuroda lead Yankees past Red Sox 4-1 AP - Mon, Aug 20, 2012

      With two home runs already, Ichiro Suzuki was thinking about No. 3. He took a huge hack in the eighth inning and fouled the pitch straight back. More »Suzuki, Kuroda lead Yankees past Red Sox 4-1

      New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki looks after his solo home run during the fourth inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

      With two home runs already, Ichiro Suzuki was thinking about No. 3. He took a huge hack in the eighth inning and fouled the pitch straight back.

    • San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera reacts after striking out during the first inning against the against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
      Cabrera associate attempted to fabricate defense AP - Sun, Aug 19, 2012

      An associate of San Francisco Giants All-Star Melky Cabrera purchased a website and attempted to create evidence to support a claim that the outfielder inadvertently took the substance that caused a positive drug test, Major League Baseball said. More »Cabrera associate attempted to fabricate defense

      San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera reacts after striking out during the first inning against the against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

      An associate of San Francisco Giants All-Star Melky Cabrera purchased a website and attempted to create evidence to support a claim that the outfielder inadvertently took the substance that caused a positive drug test, Major League Baseball said.

    • UPDATE 1-Baseball results Reuters - Sun, Aug 19, 2012

      Aug 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) Baltimore 7 DETROIT 5 Texas 11 TORONTO 2 CINCINNATI 5 Chicago Cubs 4 LA Dodgers 5 ATLANTA 0 WASHINGTON 5 NY Mets 2 Arizona 8 HOUSTON 1 KANSAS CITY 5 Chicago White Sox … More »UPDATE 1-Baseball results

      Aug 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) Baltimore 7 DETROIT 5 Texas 11 TORONTO 2 CINCINNATI 5 Chicago Cubs 4 LA Dodgers 5 ATLANTA 0 WASHINGTON 5 NY Mets 2 Arizona 8 HOUSTON 1 KANSAS CITY 5 Chicago White Sox 2 Philadelphia 8 MILWAUKEE 0 Pittsburgh 6 ST. LOUIS 3 (19 innings) COLORADO …

    • Petaluma, Calif., catcher Austin Paretti, right, blocks the plate and makes the tag on Goodlettsville, Tenn.'s Blake Osborne in the second inning of a baseball game during Little League World Series pool play in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. Goodlettsville won 9-6. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
      Tenn., Texas, stay unbeaten at Little League WS AP - Sun, Aug 19, 2012

      After his home run sailed over the left-field fence, Brock Myers raced around the basepaths as if he was running a 40-yard dash. More »Tenn., Texas, stay unbeaten at Little League WS

      Petaluma, Calif., catcher Austin Paretti, right, blocks the plate and makes the tag on Goodlettsville, Tenn.'s Blake Osborne in the second inning of a baseball game during Little League World Series pool play in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. Goodlettsville won 9-6. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

      After his home run sailed over the left-field fence, Brock Myers raced around the basepaths as if he was running a 40-yard dash.

    • St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Barret Browning (62) looks on as Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the nineteenth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. The Pirates won 6-3 in 19 innings. (AP Photo/Jeff Curry)
      Alvarez HR in 19th inning sends Pirates over Cards AP - Sun, Aug 19, 2012

      Even Pittsburgh third baseman Pedro Alvarez was starting to lose focus in the later stages of the Pirates' 6-3, 19-inning win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. More »Alvarez HR in 19th inning sends Pirates over Cards

      St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Barret Browning (62) looks on as Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the nineteenth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. The Pirates won 6-3 in 19 innings. (AP Photo/Jeff Curry)

      Even Pittsburgh third baseman Pedro Alvarez was starting to lose focus in the later stages of the Pirates' 6-3, 19-inning win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

    • Pirates top Cardinals in longest game of season Reuters - Sun, Aug 19, 2012

      (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates needed more than six hours to outlast the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Sunday in a 19-inning marathon, the longest game in the Majors this season. It took six hours and seven minutes to complete the memorable contest in … More »Pirates top Cardinals in longest game of season

      (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates needed more than six hours to outlast the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Sunday in a 19-inning marathon, the longest game in the Majors this season. It took six hours and seven minutes to complete the memorable contest in St. Louis, which matched a 17-inning grudge match between Baltimore …

    • Baseball-Pirates top Cardinals in longest game of season Reuters - Sun, Aug 19, 2012

      Aug 19 (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates needed more thansix hours to outlast the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Sunday in a19-inning marathon, the longest game in the Majors this season. It took six hours and seven minutes to complete thememorable contest … More »Baseball-Pirates top Cardinals in longest game of season

      Aug 19 (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates needed more thansix hours to outlast the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Sunday in a19-inning marathon, the longest game in the Majors this season. It took six hours and seven minutes to complete thememorable contest in St. Louis, which matched a 17-inning grudgematch between Baltimore …

    • UPDATE 8-Baseball results Reuters - Sun, Aug 19, 2012

      Aug 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) Baltimore 7 DETROIT 5 Texas 11 TORONTO 2 CINCINNATI 5 Chicago Cubs 4 LA Dodgers 5 ATLANTA 0 WASHINGTON 5 NY Mets 2 Arizona 8 HOUSTON 1 Philadelphia 8 MILWAUKEE 0 KANSAS CITY 5 Chicago White Sox 2 COLORADO 3 Miami 2 Tampa Bay 8 LA ANGELS …

    • Astros lose to Arizona in DeFrancesco's debut AP - Sun, Aug 19, 2012
      Houston Astros new interim manager Tony DeFrancesco, right, and new hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo stand for the national anthem before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, in Houston. DeFrancesco replaced Brad Mills. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

      First-year owner Jim Crane believes firing manager Brad Mills and replacing him with interim manager Tony DeFrancesco will help the hapless Houston Astros win more games.

    • Tenn., Panama, stay unbeaten at Little League WS AP - Sun, Aug 19, 2012
      Petaluma, Calif., catcher Austin Paretti, right, blocks the plate and makes the tag on Goodlettsville, Tenn.'s Blake Osborne in the second inning of a baseball game during Little League World Series pool play in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. Goodlettsville won 9-6. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

      After his home run sailed over the left-field fence, Brock Myers raced around the basepaths as if he was running a 40-yard dash.

    • Report: Giants' Cabrera tried to use fake website AP - Sun, Aug 19, 2012
      San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera reacts after striking out during the first inning against the against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

      A newspaper is reporting San Francisco Giants All-Star Melky Cabrera tried to avoid a 50-game drug suspension by creating a fake website and product to support his claim that he inadvertently took the illegal substance.

    • DeFrancesco named interim manager of Astros AP - Sun, Aug 19, 2012

      Tony DeFrancesco helped Houston's Triple-A affiliate find success.

     
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