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2/8/2010 |
Sports calendar flips to baseball
Now that the American sports clock has clicked past another of its major annual appointments with the Super Bowl in the books, only one sport can take the ball and start running with it: baseball.
2/8/2010 |
Caribbean Series won by Dominican Republic
Juan Francisco and Fernando Martinez led the Dominican Republic to a 7-4 victory over Venezuela to seal the 2010 Caribbean Series title.
2/8/2010 |
Caribbean Series facing a youth movement
The Caribbean Series, once the stomping ground of Hall of Famers and veteran stars, is facing a youth movement.
2/7/2010 |
Major Leaguers take sides on Super Bowl
As America prepares for Super Sunday -- and to awaken the next day to the sunrise on another Spring Training -- MLB Nation salutes, and takes sides on, Super Bowl XLIV.
2/7/2010 |
Wood's turn at third has finally arrived
Having paid his dues in full for seven years, growing and evolving through the process, Brandon Wood feels he's ready to join the club as a full-time, full-service member in good standing.
2/7/2010 |
Dodgers sign Giles to Minor League deal
The Dodgers signed 39-year-old outfielder Brian Giles to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp, the club confirmed.
2/7/2010 |
Hall of Famers endorse Tejada at third
When asked by The Baltimore Sun whether he thought Miguel Tejada could succeed as a third baseman for the Orioles in 2010, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. said, "There's no doubt about it."
2/7/2010 |
MLB teams eye super goals, say let '10 begin
Super Bowl XLIV decides whether the Indianapolis Colts or New Orleans Saints are pro football's best, and it also is the metaphorical handoff to Major League Baseball.
2/7/2010 |
Greinke to make first Opening Day start
Royals manager Trey Hillman wasn't going to let the Super Bowl make all the news on Sunday. He had a bulletin of his own: Zack Greinke will start on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers.
2/7/2010 |
Puerto Rico sheds 'ugly duckling' status
Puerto Rico is no longer the ugly duckling of the Caribbean Series. On Sunday the club from Mayaguez topped Mexico, 8-2, in its double round-robin finale to finish with a 4-2 record.
2/6/2010 |
Baseball celebrates Babe's 115th birthday
Babe Ruth's place in history is indelible, but not so his place in the record book. The Bambino wrote that book during his influential 1914-35 career, but a generation of neo-sluggers have been doing their own edits.
2/6/2010 |
Boras' ties to Tigers run deep
Scott Boras will gladly point out the winners he has matched up with the Tigers. And the agent believes Johnny Damon can have a similar impact.
2/6/2010 |
Castilla helps Mexico walk off with win
Vinny Castilla's list of retirement activities includes golf, family vacations and game-winning hits in the Caribbean Series.
2/6/2010 |
Mariners bring back lefty Bedard
Left-hander Erik Bedard has passed his physical and signed a one-year contract with the Mariners.
2/6/2010 |
Jays acquire lefty Eveland from A's
The Blue Jays continued to add pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring left-hander Dana Eveland from the A's in exchange for cash considerations.
2/6/2010 |
Giants mulling Schierholtz in right field
Nate Schierholtz's status as the Giants' Opening Day right fielder shifted from "projected" to "likely" on Saturday.
2/6/2010 |
Alou enjoying role as Escogido GM
Former Major League All-Star Moises Alou says one of the most difficult parts of being general manager for the Dominican Republic's Leones del Escogido is sitting still during the games.
2/6/2010 |
Francisco puts Escogido near title
Juan Francisco went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and three RBIs in Escogido's 7-2 victory against Mexico on Saturday at Estadio Nueva Esparta to put the Dominican Republic team in the driver's seat heading into the final day of regulation.
2/6/2010 |
Oakland deals pitcher Eveland to Toronto
The A's traded left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland to Toronto for a player to be named later or cash considerations on Saturday.
2/6/2010 |
Desmond may play utility role for Nats
With Cristian Guzman remaining at shortstop, it is assumed the Nationals will send shortstop Ian Desmond to Triple-A Syracuse to start the 2010 season. Not so fast, according to Nationals manager Jim Riggleman.
2/6/2010 |
Puerto Rico remains alive in Series
On Saturday night, a host of Minor League players helped Puerto Rico stay in the hunt for the title as the Mayaguez club cruised past Venezuela, 7-1, in Caribbean Series play.
2/5/2010 |
Eyeing World Series, Twins nab Hudson
Free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson and the Twins agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract on Thursday night.
2/5/2010 |
Roundup: Can Lincecum, Giants settle?
Giants ace Tim Lincecum's arbitration status and second baseman Orlando Hudson's possible deal with the Twins lead the news in the Hot Stove Roundup for Thursday.
2/5/2010 |
Cali kid Norris finds a home in Houston
Raised in Marin County, Bud Norris has brought his powerful right arm to Houston. Though he doesn't figure to don a cowboy hat soon, he hopes to make Texas his home for a long time.
2/5/2010 |
Nats bringing Kennedy to Washington
A few hours after learning that Orlando Hudson is heading to Minnesota, the Nats agreed to terms with free-agent second baseman Adam Kennedy. More Results > |
