Major League Baseball News
- VJ blog: Spring training fever strikes the Bay area Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:58PMTBOD's Virginia Johnson checks out spring training fun.
- Tendinitis is latest obstacle for Devine Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:54PMTendinitis is latest obstacle for Devine
- Reliever Hunter Jones encouraged by an improbable comeback Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:53PMHunter Jones, one of two pitchers the Marlins acquired from the Red Sox in the Jeremy Hermida trade in November, didn't get a chance to pitch against his old team Tuesday. But he is still thankful for the chance it took on him.
- Rox hope to improve two-strike hitting Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:47PMRox hope to improve two-strike hitting
- Davies, Tejeda struggle with control Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:44PMDavies, Tejeda struggle with control
- Cruz putting focus on preparation Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:30PMCruz putting focus on preparation
- Dobbs prepared to do more with less Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:30PMDobbs prepared to do more with less
- He's defying the odds Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:26PMWhen Dave Eiland walked out of the hospital after having his right elbow carved up like a Thanksgiving turkey for the second time in less than a year, one thought crossed his mind.
- Local news in brief, 3/10 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:26PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —Man tapped to lead health sciences centerTedd Mitchell, president and chief executive officer of the Dallas-based Cooper Clinic, has been named the sole finalist for the position of president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.Kent Hance, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, chose Mitchell for the job from a group of candidates presented to him by the ...
- Vazquez settles in after leadoff homer Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:52PMVazquez settles in after leadoff homer
- Cards' Ryan appears ahead of schedule Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:50PMCards' Ryan appears ahead of schedule
- Kendrick eyes fifth-starter job with Phils Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:50PMKendrick eyes fifth-starter job with Phils
- APNewsBreak: Canadian doctor says HGH was for him Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:49PMA sports doctor at the center of drug investigations in Canada and the United States said Monday he treated Alex Rodriguez after the Yankees slugger had hip surgery last year and prescribed anti-inflammatories but not human growth hormone.
- Brantley shows why he's touted prospect Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:48PMBrantley shows why he's touted prospect
- Dempster flawless as Cubs win big Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:47PMDempster flawless as Cubs win big
- Moore snags three hits vs. Brewers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:46PMMoore picks up three hits
- Pitching questions continue in KC loss Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:44PMPitching questions continue in KC loss
- Daugherty: Homer is all grown up Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:42PMReds pitcher Homer Bailey was an arrogant know-it-all one year, so we believed. He was "coachable'' the next. This is his fifth season in major-league camp and still we're passing judgment on Homer's head. "Comfortable,'' we've decided. "Humbled.''
- Blake exits with strained rib-cage muscle Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:41PMInjured Blake exits Dodgers game
- Lee Jenkins: Spring Postcard: Mets need more than health to hang in race Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:35PMThis spring, SI.com's baseball writers will be filing postcards from all 30 camps. To read all the postcards, click here.
- Optimism Abounds in Contract Negotiations Between Josh Beckett, Red Sox Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:24PMThe Red Sox may not need to concern themselves with Josh Beckett entering free agency. According to a report from The Boston Globe, early negotiations have been productive. "Hopeful" is how a source characterized talks to the Globe. While there is no indication as to the amount of dollars and years, the acquisition of John Lackey as a free agent is sure to influence any discussion as the two are ...
- Galveston fencer places third Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:23PMGeddy Hamblen took third place in mixed saber at a tournament called “Fencing Frenzy” this weekend at the Houston Athletic Fencing Center.
- Former Mariners first-round picks getting on with their careers this spring in Florida Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:15PMIn a five-month span last year, the Mariners traded Jeff Clement to Pittsburgh, Phillippe Aumont to Philadelphia and Brandon Morrow to Toronto.
- Improving Baseball: Strike zone Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:12PMA USA TODAY panel of baseball experts agreed that the enforcement of a consistent strike zone is another way that would help quicken the game.
- The panel Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:12PMDetails on the eight panelists and the moderator for USA TODAY's Improving Baseball series:
- Shortstop Jeff Bianchi To Miss 2010 Season Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:58PMSURPRISE, AZ - Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman announced Sunday morning that Naturals shortstop Jeff Bianchi will miss the 2010 season as he undergoes reconstructive elbow surgery.
- MLB's biggest question marks heading into 2010 season Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:57PMSpring training is the one time of year every ball club is optimistic about their chances. Managers, team presidents and owners all utter the same sentence, “We should be in good shape if….” That “if” is always a biggie. We take a look at the...
- Yer out! Three umpire bosses fired over blown 2009 playoffs calls Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:46PMMajor League Baseball, angry over the abundance of blown umpiring calls in the 2009 postseason, has fired three of its seven ump supervisors. Marty Springstead, Rich Garcia and Jim McKean, each involved in umpiring for 40 or more years, were fired on Jan. 12. They received the news by telephone.
- Perez, Takahashi keep ball in strike zone Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:46PMPerez, Takahashi keep ball in strike zone
- Hanley, Nolasco don't skip a beat Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:00PMHanley, Nolasco don't skip a beat
- Q&A with Mike Rizzo Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:59PMQ&A with Mike Rizzo
- Many bidders for Yanks' No. 5 battle Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:57PMMany bidders for Yanks' No. 5 battle
- Lo Duca looking to revive career Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:52PMLo Duca looking to revive career
- Lincecum shrugs off opener struggles Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:51PMLincecum shrugs off opener struggles
- MLB licenser settles card maker lawsuit Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:51PMAssociated Press - March 3, 2010 7:35 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball's licensing wing has settled a lawsuit it filed against a baseball card maker for allegedly stealing...
- Maholm's quick work a strong start Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:51PMMaholm's quick work a strong start
- Training pays off for relaxed Romero Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:50PMTraining pays off for relaxed Romero
- Cashner at ease in second Cubs camp Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:50PMCashner at ease in second Cubs camp
- Prospect Minor pitches perfect frame Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:50PMProspect Minor pitches perfect frame
- Rehabbing Roberts takes live BP Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:00PMRehabbing Roberts takes live BP
- Padres' Headley happy to be back at third Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:00PMHeadley happy to be back at third
- Four Auburn baseball icons enshrined Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:50PMTim Hudson, Bo Jackson, Frank Thomas and Gregg Olson, all former major league All-Stars, were honored between games of the inaugural Auburn Classic.
- Buck ready to help mold young staff Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:45PMBuck ready to help mold Jays' young staff
- McGowan passes significant hurdle Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:45PMMcGowan passes significant hurdle
- Kotchman key to Mariners' infield D Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:45PMKotchman key to Mariners' infield D
- The Dish: A Report on Pitchers by a Catcher to the Stars Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:36PMChad Moeller has played for seven major league teams and shares his observations of some of the best pitchers in baseball.
- Doyel: OSU's Turner even overshadows great Wall Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:17PMYes, freshman sensation John Wall is bound for NBA superstardom. But Gregg Doyel can't get around Evan Turner's wall-to-wall excellence when he thinks about the player of the year.
- Tuning up: Wells to start spring opener Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:17PMTuning up: Wells to start spring opener
- Baseball Quick Hits Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:52AM- Major League Baseball's desire to test players for human growth hormone got a boost from an unlikely source: British rugby player Terry Newton, who became the first athlete suspended after a positive blood test for the performance-enhancing drug.
- Indians CF Sizemore to move out of leadoff spot Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:52AMGOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Grady Sizemore has a new spot in the Cleveland Indians batting order: second.