MLB
- Astros RHP Lyon recovering from shoulder surgery
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/09/10 8:09 PM Astros reliever Brandon Lyon had surgery to drain a small cyst in his pitching shoulder but is expected to be ready for spring training. (Updated: 02/09/10 8:09 PM )
- Jacque Jones gets minor league deal from Twins
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/09/10 7:04 PM Jacque Jones has returned to the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a minor league contract. (Updated: 02/09/10 7:04 PM )
- Padres and catcher Yorvit Torrealba finalize deal
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/09/10 6:59 PM Yorvit Torrealba and the San Diego Padres have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees the catcher $1.25 million. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:59 PM )
- Gagne elected to Twins Hall of Fame
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/09/10 6:29 PM Former Minnesota Twins shortstop Greg Gagne has been elected to the team's Hall of Fame. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:29 PM )
- OF Willy Taveras released by Oakland Athletics
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/09/10 4:22 PM Speedy outfielder Willy Taveras has been released by the Oakland Athletics, eight days after he was acquired from Cincinnati with infielder Adam Rosales for infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named. (Updated: 02/09/10 4:22 PM )
- Yankees sign Thames
Updated: 02/09/10 6:40 AMMarcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options. (Updated: 02/09/10 6:40 AM )
- Yankees add Thames, finalize Winn
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/08/10 6:55 PM Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options. (Updated: 02/08/10 6:55 PM )
- Winn and Yankees finalize $1.1M, 1-year contract
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/08/10 4:05 PM Randy Winn and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract. (Updated: 02/08/10 4:05 PM )
- Bob Melvin hired as scout by New York Mets
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/08/10 3:55 PM Former major league manager Bob Melvin has been hired as a professional scout by the New York Mets, who also brought back Mookie Wilson as their minor league outfield and base running coordinator. (Updated: 02/08/10 3:55 PM )
- Hall of Fame to hold 2nd annual Father's Day game
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/08/10 3:40 PM The Baseball Hall of Fame will hold a second annual Hall of Fame Classic on Father's Day this year. (Updated: 02/08/10 3:40 PM )
- SABR says `sabermetrics' to stay in public domain
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/08/10 2:05 PM A company has withdrawn its application to trademark the term "sabermetrics" following opposition from the Society for American Baseball Research. (Updated: 02/08/10 2:05 PM )
- White Sox unretire Aparicio's No. 11 for Vizquel
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/08/10 2:00 PM Omar Vizquel will wear the No. 11 of former White Sox shortstop and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio this season. (Updated: 02/08/10 2:00 PM )
- Brewers erecting a statue of Selig outside park
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/08/10 2:00 PM The Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24. (Updated: 02/08/10 2:00 PM )
- Pohlad reiterates Twins desire to keep Mauer
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/08/10 6:10 PM The Minnesota Twins have been spending their way out of that small-budget image, mirroring the imminent increase in revenue from their new ballpark with a big spike in player salary commitments. (Updated: 02/08/10 6:10 PM )
- Bedard, Mariners reunite with 1-year deal
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/06/10 1:36 PM Despite shoulder surgeries and disappointment in Seattle during each of the last two seasons, free-agent left-hander Erik Bedard is coming back to the Mariners. (Updated: 02/06/10 1:36 PM )
- Around & about
Updated: 02/06/10 6:59 AMMINNEAPOLIS—The Twins sure aren’t spending like a small-market team these days. (Updated: 02/06/10 6:59 AM )
- Woman accuses Irvin
Updated: 02/06/10 6:59 AMMIAMI—A woman claims in a lawsuit filed only days before the Super Bowl that former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin sexually assaulted her at a South Florida hotel, an allegation labeled a false attempt at “civil extortion” Friday by Irvin’s attorney. (Updated: 02/06/10 6:59 AM )
- Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing
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AP Baseball Writer
Updated: 02/05/10 11:50 PM Tim Lincecum is prepared to hear some harsh criticism in an arbitration hearing with the San Francisco Giants - perhaps even delving into his offseason pot bust. (Updated: 02/05/10 11:50 PM )
- Hudson, Twins agree to $5M, 1-year contract
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM The Minnesota Twins will take a new middle infield into their new ballpark. (Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM )
- AP source: Mariners, Bedard close to 1-year deal
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM The Seattle Mariners and left-hander Erik Bedard are getting close to a one-year contract, pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. (Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM )
- Thome signs contract Twins
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM Slugger Jim Thome has signed his contract with the Minnesota Twins and has been officially added to the team's 40-man roster. (Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM )
- Cubs settle with Marmol, add Millar
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/04/10 1:19 PM Pitcher Carlos Marmol and the Chicago Cubs have agreed on a one-year deal. The contract is worth $2.1 million, midway between the figures the sides exchanged in arbitration last month. (Updated: 02/04/10 1:19 PM )
- Indians' Sizemore regrets photo hubbub
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/04/10 1:04 AM Fully clothed, Grady Sizemore faced his public with nothing to hide. (Updated: 02/04/10 1:04 AM )
- Tigers invest $80 million in ace Justin Verlander
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM Justin Verlander likely would have earned a nine-figure contract if he was able to stay healthy and successful for two more seasons. (Updated: 02/05/10 10:17 AM )
- Ortiz, Amezaga agree to deals with Dodgers
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/03/10 5:13 PM Right-hander Ramon Ortiz and utilityman Alfredo Amezaga have agreed to minor league contracts with the Los Angeles Dodgers, hoping to return to the big leagues. (Updated: 02/03/10 5:13 PM )
- Reds make swap, sign Cabrera
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 02/02/10 6:53 AM CINCINNATI — A trade that saved some money made the Cincinnati Reds’ next shortstop affordable. (Updated: 02/02/10 6:53 AM )
- MLB says Upper Deck cards is stealing trademarks
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/01/10 7:29 PM Major League Baseball's licensing wing is calling out a baseball card maker for allegedly stealing trademarks. (Updated: 02/01/10 7:29 PM )
- Suit: Rangers, Hicks didn't pay $6.9 million
- The Associated Press
Updated: 02/01/10 6:29 PM An architectural firm and a construction company accused the Texas Rangers and owner Tom Hicks on Monday of failing to pay $6.9 million for more than three years' worth of work. (Updated: 02/01/10 6:29 PM )
- Agent: Mora and Rockies agree to $1.3M. 1-yr deal
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/01/10 4:01 PM Spending the last 9 1/2 seasons in Baltimore and watching the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox annually battle for playoff berths left Melvin Mora with one big wish in free agency. (Updated: 02/01/10 4:01 PM )
- A's get CF Willy Taveras from Reds
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/01/10 5:01 PM A trade that saved some money made the Cincinnati Reds' next shortstop affordable. (Updated: 02/01/10 5:01 PM )
- Investors miss bid deadline for Astros
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 02/01/10 2:16 PM Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is apparently keeping his team. (Updated: 02/01/10 2:16 PM )
- Monday Extra: The mantras of Jeff Manto
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News Sports Reporter
Updated: 02/01/10 9:53 AM Jeff Manto loved to hit as a player, loved to hear the crowds roar in Buffalo and all the other major and minor league stops in his career. He still loves the sound of bat on ball as a coach in the Chicago White Sox chain and when he runs youth clinics. (Updated: 02/01/10 9:53 AM )
- Giants, Wilson agree to 1-year deal
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AP Baseball Writer
Updated: 01/30/10 10:24 PM Brian Wilson and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a $4,437,500, one-year deal on Saturday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. (Updated: 01/30/10 10:24 PM )
- Pirates owner rejected Lemieux offer to buy team
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 01/30/10 9:14 PM Pirates owner Bob Nutting declined to listen to separate proposals to buy the team last year, including a surprise bid from Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux, officials with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press. (Updated: 01/30/10 9:14 PM )
- Eric Byrnes agrees to deal with Mariners
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 01/29/10 8:44 PM Eric Byrnes does not care what his role becomes. Just hearing Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik say he believes Byrnes can still contribute after two injury-plagued season was good enough. (Updated: 01/29/10 8:44 PM )
- No new deal for Mauer, but Twins are optimistic
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 01/29/10 5:19 PM Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says he's optimistic that a new deal will get done with American League MVP Joe Mauer. (Updated: 01/29/10 5:19 PM )
- Twins: Morales, Punto both have wrist surgery
- The Associated Press
Updated: 01/29/10 4:29 PM Minnesota Twins backup catcher Jose Morales will be out until mid-March following surgery on his injured right wrist. Starting second baseman Nick Punto won't need as much time for his recovery. (Updated: 01/29/10 4:29 PM )
- Yankees taking World Series trophy to Asia
- The Associated Press
Updated: 01/29/10 11:54 AM The New York Yankees are taking their World Series trophy to Asia. (Updated: 01/29/10 11:54 AM )
- Edmonds agrees to minor league deal with Brewers
- The Associated Press
Updated: 01/28/10 6:54 PM Former All-Star outfielder Jim Edmonds has agreed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, hoping to return to the big leagues after sitting out last season. (Updated: 01/28/10 6:54 PM )
- MLB players donating up to $1M to Haiti relief
- The Associated Press
Updated: 01/28/10 1:59 PM Baseball players are pledging to donate up to $1 million to Haitian earthquake relief efforts. (Updated: 01/28/10 1:59 PM )
- Garland agrees to $5.3 million deal with Padres
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 01/28/10 7:03 AM The next stop on Jon Garland's tour of Southern California's big league teams is San Diego and spacious Petco Park. (Updated: 01/28/10 7:03 AM )
- Brewers claim Inglett off waivers
- The Associated Press
Updated: 01/27/10 6:20 PM The Milwaukee Brewers claimed utility player Joe Inglett off waivers from the Texas Rangers. (Updated: 01/27/10 6:20 PM )
- AP source: Yankees, Winn reach $2 million deal
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 01/28/10 1:40 AM The New York Yankees and free agent outfielder Randy Winn agreed Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. (Updated: 01/28/10 1:40 AM )
- Dawson to enter Hall of Fame as Expo, prefers Cubs
- The Associated Press
Updated: 01/27/10 12:38 PM Andre Dawson will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Montreal Expo, despite his preference to go in as a Chicago Cub. (Updated: 01/27/10 12:38 PM )
- Court dismisses case against Uecker, Brewers
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 01/27/10 6:20 PM A Wisconsin appeals court on Wednesday rejected a defamation lawsuit filed against the Milwaukee Brewers and the team's radio announcer Bob Uecker. (Updated: 01/27/10 6:20 PM )
- Loretta done playing
Updated: 01/26/10 6:57 AMMark Loretta has announced his retirement as a player and has been hired by the San Diego Padres as special assistant to baseball operations. (Updated: 01/26/10 6:57 AM )
- Lincecum seeks $13 million
Updated: 01/20/10 6:59 AMSan Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum asked for $13 million in salary arbitration, a record for a player eligible for the first time, and Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez closed in on a five-year contract with the Mariners worth about $78 million. (Updated: 01/20/10 6:59 AM )
- Dawson is lone Hall inductee
- NEWSDAY
Updated: 01/07/10 6:42 AM NEW YORK — The Hawk is Hall-bound. (Updated: 01/07/10 6:42 AM )
- Holliday signs seven-year deal with Cardinals
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM NEW YORK—Matt Holliday is staying with the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Tuesday to a $120 million, seven-year contract that is baseball’s richest deal of the offseason. (Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM )
- Big Unit is done
Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AMSAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson is retiring after 22 major league seasons. (Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM )
- Minaya, Collins to speak
- NEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM New York Mets General Manager Omar Minaya and Buffalo Baseball Hall of Famer Terry Collins will be the featured speakers at the Bisons’ annual Winter Hot Stove luncheon Jan. 22 at noon in the Adam’s Mark Hotel, the team announced Tuesday. (Updated: 01/06/10 6:47 AM )
- Giants add DeRosa
Updated: 12/29/09 6:29 AMThe San Francisco Giants have reached a preliminary agreement with free-agent infielder Mark DeRosa on a two-year contract, adding a key bat to the middle of their order. (Updated: 12/29/09 6:29 AM )
- Yanks deliver ‘Melkman’ to Braves, bring back Vazquez
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 12/23/09 7:49 AM NEW YORK — When Javier Vazquez last threw a pitch for the New York Yankees, it was a nadir in the team’s storied history. He gave up two homers to Johnny Damon, including a key grand slam, as the Yankees lost Game Seven of the 2004 ALCS to Boston. (Updated: 12/23/09 7:49 AM )
- Stars land with new teams
- FROM NEWS WIRE SERVICES
Updated: 12/17/09 7:21 AM So it came to pass that Roy Halladay became a Phillie, Cliff Lee a Mariner, Hideki Matsui an Angel and John Lackey a member of the Red Sox. (Updated: 12/17/09 7:21 AM )
- Pudge heading to Nationals
Updated: 12/12/09 7:09 AMIvan Rodriguez has signed a$6 million, two-year deal with the Washington Nationals. The 38-year-old catcher said on Friday that he wants to be an everyday player. Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo, however, wants Rodriguez to split time with Jesus Flores, who is recovering from shoulder surgery and is supposed to be ready for spring training. (Updated: 12/12/09 7:09 AM )
- Rangers in talks with Bosox about third baseman Lowell
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM INDIANAPOLIS — The Boston Red Sox are discussing a trade that would send 2007 World Series MVP Mike Lowell to the Texas Rangers. (Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM )
- Mets pursue Bay, Molina
Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AMNEW YORK—Looking to fill two big holes and add much-needed power to their lineup, the Mets have made contract offers to a pair of free agents: left fielder Jason Bay and catcher Bengie Molina. (Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM )
- Around the horn
Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM• The Houston Astros signed free agent third baseman Pedro Feliz to a $4.5 million, one-year contract and have reached a preliminary agreement with reliever Brandon Lyon on a $15 million, three-year contract. (Updated: 12/11/09 7:08 AM )
- Herzog headed to Hall
Updated: 12/08/09 7:16 AMLongtime manager Whitey Herzog and umpire Doug Harvey have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. (Updated: 12/08/09 7:16 AM )
- Yankees trade Bruney
Updated: 12/08/09 7:16 AMBrian Bruney was dealt by the New York Yankees to the Washington Nationals for a player to be named in the first trade of baseball’s winter meetings. (Updated: 12/08/09 7:16 AM )