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Fielder content to share spotlight in Detroit AP - 5 hrs ago
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — With his beefy frame and prodigious power, Prince Fielder doesn't look like a player who can simply blend into a lineup. More »Fielder content to share spotlight in Detroit
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — With his beefy frame and prodigious power, Prince Fielder doesn't look like a player who can simply blend into a lineup.
Deal should make "King Felix" richest pitcher Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed on a new deal for the Venezuelan All-Star that is expected to make 'King Felix' Major League Baseball's … More »Deal should make "King Felix" richest pitcher
(Reuters) - Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed on a new deal for the Venezuelan All-Star that is expected to make 'King Felix' Major League Baseball's highest paid pitcher ever. General manager Jack Zduriencik told reporters at the Mariners' spring training camp in Arizona on Tuesday that Hernandez, the …
Baseball-Deal should make 'King Felix' richest pitcher Reuters - 6 hrs ago
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed on a new deal for the Venezuelan All-Star that is expected to make 'King Felix' Major League Baseball's … More »Baseball-Deal should make 'King Felix' richest pitcher
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners have agreed on a new deal for the Venezuelan All-Star that is expected to make 'King Felix' Major League Baseball's highest paid pitcher ever. General manager Jack Zduriencik told reporters at the Mariners' spring training camp in Arizona on Tuesday that Hernandez, …
Gonzalez maintains he hasn't used PEDs AP - 6 hrs ago
VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Gio Gonzalez arrived at spring training with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday and maintained he has not used performance-enhancing drugs. More »Gonzalez maintains he hasn't used PEDs
VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Gio Gonzalez arrived at spring training with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday and maintained he has not used performance-enhancing drugs.
Felix Hernandez and Seattle agree on new contract AP - 7 hrs ago
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Hernandez and Seattle reached agreement Tuesday on a contract that is expected to make the Mariners ace the highest-paid pitcher in baseba … More »Felix Hernandez and Seattle agree on new contract
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Hernandez and Seattle reached agreement Tuesday on a contract that is expected to make the Mariners ace the highest-paid pitcher in baseball.
A-Rod to rehab in New York, not at spring training AP - 8 hrs ago
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez will not report to spring training with the Yankees' position players and will work on his rehabilitation from hip surgery in New Y … More »A-Rod to rehab in New York, not at spring training
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez will not report to spring training with the Yankees' position players and will work on his rehabilitation from hip surgery in New York.
UPDATE 6-Olympics-Wrestling in shock as IOC wields Games axe Reuters - 8 hrs ago
* Wrestling took part in first modern Games in 1896 * Federation says vote an aberration * Olympic exit will hit sport's finances (Updates with U.S. Olympic Committee … More »UPDATE 6-Olympics-Wrestling in shock as IOC wields Games axe
* Wrestling took part in first modern Games in 1896 * Federation says vote an aberration * Olympic exit will hit sport's finances (Updates with U.S. Olympic Committee reaction) LAUSANNE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Wrestling was left in a state of shock after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a surprise recommendation …
Nats' Gonzalez looking beyond PED allegations AP - 11 hrs ago
VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez says he has cooperated with a Major League Baseball investigation surrounding a Miami clinic where his name … More »Nats' Gonzalez looking beyond PED allegations
VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez says he has cooperated with a Major League Baseball investigation surrounding a Miami clinic where his name was reported to have shown up in records for performance-enhancing drugs.
Olympics-IOC recommends to cut wrestling from 2020 Olympics Reuters - 16 hrs ago
LAUSANNE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Wrestling should be removed from the 2020 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board recommended on Tuesday as … More »Olympics-IOC recommends to cut wrestling from 2020 Olympics
LAUSANNE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Wrestling should be removed from the 2020 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board recommended on Tuesday as it looks to revamp the Games sports programme. Wrestling, contested in the first modern Olympics in 1896, will join a list of seven other candidate sports …
Big-spending Indians hook free agent Bourn Reuters - 20 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Big-spending Cleveland Indians continued their bold off-season by acquiring free agent outfielder Michael Bourn, the team said on Monday. Bourn, who was an … More »Big-spending Indians hook free agent Bourn
(Reuters) - Big-spending Cleveland Indians continued their bold off-season by acquiring free agent outfielder Michael Bourn, the team said on Monday. Bourn, who was an All Star for the Atlanta Braves last season, has agreed to a four-year deal worth $48 million, according to local reports, to join the American League pending …
Baseball-Big-spending Indians hook free agent Bourn Reuters - 20 hrs ago
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Big-spending Cleveland Indians continued their bold off-season by acquiring free agent outfielder Michael Bourn, the team said on Monday. Bourn, who … More »Baseball-Big-spending Indians hook free agent Bourn
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Big-spending Cleveland Indians continued their bold off-season by acquiring free agent outfielder Michael Bourn, the team said on Monday. Bourn, who was an All Star for the Atlanta Braves last season, has agreed to a four-year deal worth $48 million, according to local reports, to join the American League …
Indians, Bourn agree on 4-year deal AP - 23 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Criticized for not spending enough on free agents in recent years, the Indians splurged on another star. More »Indians, Bourn agree on 4-year deal
CLEVELAND (AP) — Criticized for not spending enough on free agents in recent years, the Indians splurged on another star.
Column: 'I had an idea I wasn't going to make it' AP - Mon, Feb 11, 2013
Detroit manager Jim Leyland arrived at the Tigers' training camp Monday in Lakeland, Fla., marking 50 seasons since he first showed up there as a pencil-thin 18-year-old … More »Column: 'I had an idea I wasn't going to make it'
Detroit manager Jim Leyland arrived at the Tigers' training camp Monday in Lakeland, Fla., marking 50 seasons since he first showed up there as a pencil-thin 18-year-old prospect.
Carpenter hasn't given up on pitching again AP - Mon, Feb 11, 2013
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter hasn't ruled out pitching again, including this year. More »Carpenter hasn't given up on pitching again
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter hasn't ruled out pitching again, including this year.
Tigers' ace Verlander passes on World Baseball Classic Reuters - Mon, Feb 11, 2013
(Reuters) - Former Cy Young winner Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers has declined an invitation to pitch for the United States at next month's World Baseball Classic … More »Tigers' ace Verlander passes on World Baseball Classic
(Reuters) - Former Cy Young winner Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers has declined an invitation to pitch for the United States at next month's World Baseball Classic (WBC). Verlander, who helped the Tigers reach last year's World Series, had left open the possibility of participating in the WBC when provisional rosters …
Spring in the air as MLB training camps open Reuters - Mon, Feb 11, 2013
(Reuters) - The calendar may still read February, but for restless baseball fans spring has arrived with pitchers and catchers reporting to diamonds in Arizona and Florida … More »Spring in the air as MLB training camps open
(Reuters) - The calendar may still read February, but for restless baseball fans spring has arrived with pitchers and catchers reporting to diamonds in Arizona and Florida to begin Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training. The slap of the hardball into leather mitts will be heard in Florida when the American League pennant …
Baseball-Tigers' ace Verlander passes on World Baseball Classic Reuters - Mon, Feb 11, 2013
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Former Cy Young winner Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers has declined an invitation to pitch for the United States at next month's World Baseball … More »Baseball-Tigers' ace Verlander passes on World Baseball Classic
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Former Cy Young winner Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers has declined an invitation to pitch for the United States at next month's World Baseball Classic (WBC). Verlander, who helped the Tigers reach last year's World Series, had left open the possibility of participating in the WBC when provisional …
Baseball-Spring in the air as MLB training camps open Reuters - Mon, Feb 11, 2013
Feb 11 (Reuters) - The calendar may still read February, but for restless baseball fans spring has arrived with pitchers and catchers reporting to diamonds in Arizona … More »Baseball-Spring in the air as MLB training camps open
Feb 11 (Reuters) - The calendar may still read February, but for restless baseball fans spring has arrived with pitchers and catchers reporting to diamonds in Arizona and Florida to begin Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training. The slap of the hardball into leather mitts will be heard in Florida when the American League …
Brewers manager Roenicke standing by Braun AP - Sat, Feb 9, 2013
MIAMI (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke strongly defended slugger Ryan Braun on Saturday night, saying he's upset over the possibility that the 2011 NL MVP … More »Brewers manager Roenicke standing by Braun
MIAMI (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke strongly defended slugger Ryan Braun on Saturday night, saying he's upset over the possibility that the 2011 NL MVP was linked to baseball's latest drug investigation for no good reason.
Pirates announce 1-year deal with LHP Liriano AP - Fri, Feb 8, 2013
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have completed a one-year contract with Francisco Liriano that was delayed after the left-hander injured his non-pitching arm … More »Pirates announce 1-year deal with LHP Liriano
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have completed a one-year contract with Francisco Liriano that was delayed after the left-hander injured his non-pitching arm over the holidays.
Cardinals hand Freese one-year deal after breakout year Reuters - Fri, Feb 8, 2013
(Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals avoided salary arbitration with former World Series MVP David Freese by rewarding the third baseman with a one-year contract for the … More »Cardinals hand Freese one-year deal after breakout year
(Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals avoided salary arbitration with former World Series MVP David Freese by rewarding the third baseman with a one-year contract for the 2013 season after a breakout campaign last year. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team but some media reports have said St. Louis countered …
Baseball-Cardinals hand Freese one-year deal after breakout year Reuters - Fri, Feb 8, 2013
Feb 8 (Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals avoided salary arbitration with former World Series MVP David Freese by rewarding the third baseman with a one-year contract … More »Baseball-Cardinals hand Freese one-year deal after breakout year
Feb 8 (Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals avoided salary arbitration with former World Series MVP David Freese by rewarding the third baseman with a one-year contract for the 2013 season after a breakout campaign last year. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team but some media reports have said St. Louis …
Schilling incident in 2008 a closed book, says MLB Reuters - Fri, Feb 8, 2013
(Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) says it fully investigated a 2008 incident in which former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was allegedly advised by a team … More »Schilling incident in 2008 a closed book, says MLB
(Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) says it fully investigated a 2008 incident in which former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was allegedly advised by a team employee to take performance-enhancing drugs before the matter was closed. In an interview with ESPN Radio earlier this week, three-times World Series champion …
Baseball-Schilling incident in 2008 a closed book, says MLB Reuters - Fri, Feb 8, 2013
Feb 8 (Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) says it fully investigated a 2008 incident in which former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was allegedly advised by … More »Baseball-Schilling incident in 2008 a closed book, says MLB
Feb 8 (Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) says it fully investigated a 2008 incident in which former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was allegedly advised by a team employee to take performance-enhancing drugs before the matter was closed. In an interview with ESPN Radio earlier this week, three-times World Series …
Hal Steinbrenner concerned about A-Rod situation AP - Fri, Feb 8, 2013
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner says he's concerned about the latest drug allegations swirling around third baseman Alex Rodriguez, … More »Hal Steinbrenner concerned about A-Rod situation
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner says he's concerned about the latest drug allegations swirling around third baseman Alex Rodriguez, but that the matter is being looked at by Major League Baseball.