MLB
- Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/20/09 8:01 PM The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training. (Updated: 11/20/09 8:01 PM )
- Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/20/09 6:46 PM Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession. (Updated: 11/20/09 6:46 PM )
- St. Louis Cardinals announce season ticket pricing
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/20/09 5:41 PM St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year. (Updated: 11/20/09 5:41 PM )
- Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/20/09 3:41 PM Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs. (Updated: 11/20/09 3:41 PM )
- New-age stats shed light on old Cy Young votes
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AP Baseball Writer
Updated: 11/20/09 2:41 PM For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games. (Updated: 11/20/09 2:41 PM )
- Rays add 3 to 40-man roster; activate Pena from DL
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/19/09 7:31 PM Minor league outfielder Desmond Jennings and pitchers Jeremy Hellickson and Alexander Torres have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays' 40-man roster. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:31 PM )
- Diamondbacks acquire RHP Aaron Heilman from Cubs
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/20/09 2:06 AM Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects. (Updated: 11/20/09 2:06 AM )
- Alomar hoping for election to Hall of Fame
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/19/09 6:46 PM Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen. The question is how will one memorable lapse impact his bid to make the Hall of Fame. (Updated: 11/19/09 6:46 PM )
- Giants ace Lincecum wins second straight Cy Young
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AP Baseball Writer
Updated: 11/20/09 3:26 AM Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better. (Updated: 11/20/09 3:26 AM )
- Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency on final day
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/19/09 2:01 PM The Yankees' Andy Pettitte and the Mets' Fernando Tatis have become the final players to file for free agency this year. (Updated: 11/19/09 2:01 PM )
- Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/19/09 10:16 AM Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks is putting together a group of local investors, including Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, for a bid that would enable him to keep majority ownership of the team. (Updated: 11/19/09 10:16 AM )
- Selig: Some clubs lost money
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/19/09 3:56 PM Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year. (Updated: 11/19/09 3:56 PM )
- Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/18/09 8:18 PM After years of working with national teams, Davey Johnson is returning to the Nationals. The longtime major league manager joined the front office of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The 66-year-old Johnson will work as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo. (Updated: 11/18/09 8:18 PM )
- Tracy wins NL manager award, gets 3-year contract
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/19/09 6:43 AM The Colorado Rockies have rewarded manager Jim Tracy with a three-year contract. (Updated: 11/19/09 6:43 AM )
- Tracy, Scioscia win Manager of the Year awards
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/19/09 3:13 AM Jim Tracy was out of baseball when Clint Hurdle called last October to talk to him about joining Hurdle's staff in Colorado. Tracy was focused on his duties as bench coach for the Rockies when he came to spring training. (Updated: 11/19/09 3:13 AM )
- Ramirez, Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/18/09 9:10 AM Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors. (Updated: 11/18/09 9:10 AM )
- Sandy Alomar Jr. hired by Indians
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/17/09 7:53 PM Sandy Alomar Jr.'s baseball career has brought him back home. (Updated: 11/17/09 7:53 PM )
- Wally Backman starts over with Brooklyn farm team
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/17/09 7:18 PM Wally Backman wants another chance to manage in the majors. The former Mets second baseman, fired after four days with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York's Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League. (Updated: 11/17/09 7:18 PM )
- A's see Bailey's award as a positive sign
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AP Baseball Writer
Updated: 11/17/09 3:57 PM Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane sees Andrew Bailey's rookie of the year award as reinforcement that a youth movement is the way to go. (Updated: 11/17/09 3:57 PM )
- Yankees decline $1.25 million option on Mitre
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/17/09 3:12 PM The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre. (Updated: 11/17/09 3:12 PM )
- Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/18/09 3:18 AM Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly. (Updated: 11/18/09 3:18 AM )
- Some Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/17/09 12:38 PM The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009. (Updated: 11/17/09 12:38 PM )
- Indians hire Tim Tolman as bench coach
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/16/09 5:59 PM New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta's coaching staff is nearly complete. (Updated: 11/16/09 5:59 PM )
- A's Bailey and Marlins' Coghlan win Rookie awards
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/17/09 3:34 AM Andrew Bailey was driving along, talking to his agent on a handsfree cell phone, when another call came in. (Updated: 11/17/09 3:34 AM )
- Wilson & Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-yr deal
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/13/09 8:39 PM After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay. (Updated: 11/13/09 8:39 PM )
- Riggleman joins Nationals
Updated: 11/13/09 6:45 AMJim Riggleman opened his first news conference in 10 years as a full-fledged, full-time, full-titled major league manager—no “interim” tag to be found—by saying he didn’t want to list the people he needs to thank, lest he forget someone. (Updated: 11/13/09 6:45 AM )
- AP Interview: Cuban pitcher defects without drama
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/13/09 3:06 PM Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. (Updated: 11/13/09 3:06 PM )
- Wetteland at home after hospital trip
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/12/09 11:37 PM Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate. (Updated: 11/12/09 11:37 PM )
- Hudson agrees on $28M, 3-year deal with Braves
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/12/09 1:50 PM Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense. (Updated: 11/12/09 1:50 PM )
- Varitek decides to stay
Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AMBOSTON — Catcher Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox, choosing to remain with the team as a backup to Victor Martinez rather than become a free agent. (Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AM )
- Mariners bringing Griffey back
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AM SEATTLE — Junior’s back in Seattle, one more time. (Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AM )
- Two Phillies Golden
Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AMShortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield. (Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AM )
- Around the horn
Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AM• Former Arizona slugger Matt Williams is joining the Diamondbacks as first base coach. A five-time All-Star third baseman, the 43-year-old Williams will make his big league coaching debut. He played for the club from 1998-2003 and has served as a broadcaster for the team. (Updated: 11/12/09 7:09 AM )
- Report: Clemens moves to have McNamee suit tossed
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/12/09 5:15 AM Lawyers for Roger Clemens filed a motion in Brooklyn federal court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by the pitcher's former trainer, claiming statements that accused Brian McNamee of trying to shake down Clemens were not serious. (Updated: 11/12/09 5:15 AM )
- Riggleman gets Nationals managing job for 2010
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/12/09 7:18 PM Jim Riggleman opened his first news conference in 10 years as a full-fledged, full-time, full-titled major league manager - no "interim" tag to be found - by saying he didn't want to list the people he needs to thank, lest he forget someone. (Updated: 11/12/09 7:18 PM )
- Varitek exercises option to remain with Red Sox
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/11/09 7:00 PM Catcher Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million option to stay with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, choosing to remain with the team as a backup to Victor Martinez rather than become a free agent. (Updated: 11/11/09 7:00 PM )
- Zimmerman wins Gold Glove for Nationals
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/11/09 7:00 PM That travel team back in Virginia a decade ago must have played great defense on the left side of the infield. (Updated: 11/11/09 7:00 PM )
- Ex-Dodgers CEO responds in divorce battle
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/11/09 2:26 PM Fired Dodgers chief executive Jamie McCourt made a case for her job performance with the team, saying she was handling daily operations even before she was named to lead the franchise in February. (Updated: 11/11/09 2:26 PM )
- GMs head out to work on offseason trades
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/12/09 10:05 AM General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport. (Updated: 11/12/09 10:05 AM )
- Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/12/09 1:45 AM Junior's back in Seattle, one more time. (Updated: 11/12/09 1:45 AM )
- Curt Flood auction offers pieces of history
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/11/09 12:41 PM Earlier this year, Bob Gibson auctioned off his Hall of Fame ring. This month, there's a price tag on the base Lou Brock touched to break the stolen base record. (Updated: 11/11/09 12:41 PM )
- Victor Zambrano's mother rescued in Venezuela
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/11/09 3:56 PM The mother of former major league pitcher Victor Zambrano was rescued after a three-day kidnapping ordeal, Venezuelan authorities said on Wednesday. (Updated: 11/11/09 3:56 PM )
- Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/11/09 10:46 AM Upon further review ... baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is. (Updated: 11/11/09 10:46 AM )
- Scully isn’t done yet
Updated: 11/11/09 7:00 AMVin Scully said Tuesday he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away. (Updated: 11/11/09 7:00 AM )
- Sosa says cosmetic cream caused lighter skin
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM Sammy Sosa says a cosmetic cream he uses to soften his skin is the reason for his lighter skin tone. (Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM )
- Scully to broadcast in 2010, then decide future
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM Vin Scully said Tuesday he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away. (Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM )
- Martin, Herzog, Murtaugh and Mauch on Hall ballot
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch and Danny Murtaugh are among the former managers who will be on the ballot when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month. (Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM )
- Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players rewarded for fantastic fielding. (Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM )
- Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM Upon further review ... baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is. (Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM )
- Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon become free agents
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AP Baseball Writer
Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady. (Updated: 11/11/09 8:32 AM )
- Dodgers' entire coaching staff to return next year
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/09/09 6:42 PM Joe Torre's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season. (Updated: 11/09/09 6:42 PM )
- Cuban pitcher who hurt stopping fight
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/09/09 1:27 PM The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the United States a decade ago is in stable condition after his face was crushed with a blunt object while trying to stop a fight. (Updated: 11/09/09 1:27 PM )
- Mom of former major leaguer Zambrano kidnapped
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/09/09 1:40 AM The mother of former major leaguer Victor Zambrano has been kidnapped. (Updated: 11/09/09 1:40 AM )
- Phillies decline option on Feliz
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/08/09 7:35 PM The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz. (Updated: 11/08/09 7:35 PM )
- Yankees take bow for title today
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NEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM NEW YORK — A nine-month journey that essentially began under a crowded tent in Tampa, Fla., ends today in Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes for the New York Yankees. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
- World Series notebook: Howard stays in No. 4 spot
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News Sports Reporter
Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM NEW YORK — Cleanup hitter Ryan Howard had been a disaster in the World Series, going 3 for 19 before a 1-for-4 performance with a two-run home run Wednesday. He also struck out for the 13th time in the Series, breaking the all-time record. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
- Champions! Yankees back on top of the heap
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News Sports Reporter
Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM NEW YORK — If this was indeed sayonara to Hideki Matsui in the Big Apple, it was definitely a gift from Japan with love. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
- World Series Notebook: Hamels downplays incident with Myers
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NEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 11/04/09 11:15 PM NEW YORK — Cole Hamels isn't giving up on his team and he didn't have it out with fellow pitcher Brett Myers late Monday. (Updated: 11/04/09 11:15 PM )
- World Series: Two 'old goats' get their shots at glory
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NEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 11/04/09 11:15 PM NEW YORK — The New York Yankees' first attempt at clinching the World Series relied on the scattershot arm of A.J. Burnett and it went badly Monday night in Philadelphia. (Updated: 11/04/09 11:15 PM )
- Inside Pitch: Live from New York, it's Game Six
Updated: 11/04/09 7:22 PMMike Harrington is live from the World Series every day, every game. Follow the Fall Classic on the Inside Pitch blog (Updated: 11/04/09 7:22 PM )