World Series champs to sign Beltran

2011-12-22T20:30:18Z

The World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a two-year deal with slugger Carlos Beltran, according to the Major League Baseball club.

The team did not announce details of the deal but the St. Louis media reported it is worth $26 million dollars over the two years.<...

Cardinals look to rebuild with Beltran

2011-12-22T20:30:08Z

(Reuters) - The St Louis Cardinals have signed outfielder Carlos Beltran pending a physical, the team announced on Thursday.

The two-year deal was worth $26 million and contained a no-trade clause, according to the local media.

The 34-year-old w...

Philadelphia columnist retires amid abuse allegations

2011-12-20T16:00:10Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Award-winning sports columnist Bill Conlin retired abruptly from the Philadelphia Daily News on Tuesday, the newspaper said, as a rival newspaper published an article accusing him of child sex abuse.

Rangers win bidding to negotiate with Darvish

2011-12-20T04:30:31Z

Two-time defending American League champions Texas entered the winning bid to negotiate with Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish, Major League Baseball officials announced.

The Rangers now have 30 days to sign Darvish, a 25-year-old right-hander, ...

Rangers win bidding rights for Japan ace

2011-12-19T23:00:09Z

(Reuters) - The Texas Rangers have won the rights to negotiate exclusively with Japanese pitching ace Yu Darvish after offering what may be the sport's richest ever posting fee, Major League Baseball

Rangers win bidding rights for Japanese ace Darvish

2011-12-19T21:00:39Z

(Reuters) - The Texas Rangers have won the rights to negotiate exclusively with Japanese pitching ace Yu Darvish after offering what may be the sport's richest ever posting fee, Major League Baseball

Arizona agree deal with free agent Kubel

2011-12-19T21:00:28Z

(Reuters) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed a two-year deal with free agent Jason Kubel, adding another offensive threat to their outfield.

Major League Baseball reported the d...

Phillies ink Rollins to rich three-year deal

2011-12-19T20:30:30Z

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Jimmy Rollins has signed a three-year Major League Baseball contract worth $33 million, the club announced on Monday.

The deal includes a vesting option for a fourth season at $11 million for the 2015 season that could, if not vested, become a player...

Brewers win right to negotiate with Japan's Aoki

2011-12-19T10:00:13Z

(Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers have won the rights to negotiate with Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Monday.

The MLB said the Brewers subm...

Reds acquire pitching ace Mat Latos from Padres

2011-12-17T18:30:33Z

The Cincinnati Reds acquired pitcher Mat Latos from the San Diego Padres for four players, including infielder Yonder Alonso and starting pitcher Edinson Volquez.

Latos, a 23-year-old starti...

Rollins agrees to $33 million deal with Phillies

2011-12-17T18:30:07Z

(Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract with an option for a fourth year, Major League Baseball's web...

Reds acquire Latos in five-player trade with Padres

2011-12-17T15:30:06Z

(Reuters) - The Cincinnati Reds boosted their pitching rotation by acquiring right-hander Mat Latos from the San Diego Padres as part of a five-player trade, the National League team sa...

Tigers' Alburquerque faces long recovery

2011-12-16T15:00:15Z

(Reuters) - Promising Detroit Tigers pitcher Al Alburquerque has undergone elbow surgery that will sideline him until at least mid-season next year, the American League team said on Friday.

Alburquerque, 25, had a stress fracture repaired in his throwing elbow and will not throw for 12 weeks, the Tigers sai...

Barry Bonds gets 2 years probation in steroids probe

2011-12-16T13:00:30Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Home-run king Barry Bonds was sentenced on Friday to 2 years probation, with no prison time, for his conviction on a single criminal count related to an investigation over steroids use in sports.

Bonds was also sentenced to 30 days of home co...

Twins sign outfielder Willingham to three-year deal

2011-12-15T12:00:18Z

(Reuters) - The Minnesota Twins added some power to their lineup by signing free-agent outfielder Josh Willingham to a three-year deal worth $21 million, the Major League Baseball (MLB)

Major League Baseball's Orioles sign Japan's Wada

2011-12-14T19:30:36Z

Japanese pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada has signed a two-year, $8.1 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, the Major League Baseball team reported.

The 30-year-old left hander signed a deal that includes an option for 2014.

Wada becomes the second Japanese native to play for Baltimore...

Brewers sign free agent slugger Ramirez

2011-12-14T11:00:37Z

(Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers moved to shore up their batting order by signing slugging free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez to a three-year contract, the Major League Baseball (...

Mets get $40 million loan from bank: report

2011-12-12T18:00:07Z

(Reuters) - The owners of Major League Baseball's New York Mets received a $40 million (25.65 million pound) loan from a major bank that a source identified as the Bank of America, the Major League Baseball clubs have until Wednesday to submit bids for negotiating rights to Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish, who could surpass the record payout spent for Daisuke Matsuzaka five years ago.

The 25-year-old right-hander was posted by the Japan League's Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays picked up outfielder Ben Francisco from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for a minor league pitcher, the Reuters) - The feel-good glow that Major League Baseball (MLB) had been enjoying after a thrilling World Series and new labor deal was abruptly ended on the weekend with news that Ryan Braun, the National Leagu...

Brewers' Braun appealing positive test: reports

2011-12-11T00:00:05Z

(Reuters) - Ryan Braun, the 2011 National League most valuable player, has appealed a reported positive test for a performance-enhancing substance, according to U.S. media reports.

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NL MVP Braun faces doping ban, if finding confirmed

2011-12-10T19:30:44Z

US baseball's National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Braun has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and could face a 50-game ban if the finding is confirmed, according to ESPN.

The sports network on Saturday cited two sources familiar with the case, but Major League Base...

L.A. Angels welcome slugger Pujols

2011-12-10T19:30:40Z

Los Angeles Angels fans gave Albert Pujols a rapturous welcome as the slugger arrived in Southern California after signing a 10-year, $254 million contract.

Fans screamed and cheered "We got Albert" as Pujols on Saturday donned a red Angels cap and his new No. 5 Angel...

Pitcher Moore signs long-term deal with Rays

2011-12-09T16:30:30Z

The Tampa Bay Rays have locked up rising star Matt Moore by signing the starting pitcher to an eight-year, $39.7 million dollar contract, the Major League Baseball club announced Friday.

The 22-year-old Moore became the youngest starting pitcher to win an opening post-season contest when he worked s...

Yankees re-sign pitcher Garcia for another season

2011-12-09T10:30:15Z

(Reuters) - The New York Yankees will bring back right-handed starting pitcher Freddy Garcia for another season, announcing on Friday they had signed the Venezuelan to a one-year contract.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 35-year-old ...

Pujols signs 10-year deal with Angels

2011-12-08T18:30:31Z

Three-time National League Most Valuable Player Albert Pujols and southpaw starting pitcher C.J. Wilson have signed multi-million-dollar deals with the Los Angeles Angels.

The deals, coming on the final day of a US judge ruled in favour of the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, allowing the Major League Baseball team to sell its media rights as part of the club's plans to get out of bankruptcy.

The judge's decision came at the close of a two-day hearing in bankruptcy court and paved the way for...

LA Dodgers can sell media rights in blow to Fox

2011-12-08T17:00:35Z

WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy said he will allow the team to begin a multibillion-dollar sale of future rights to broadcast the bankrupt team's games, dealing a blow to its current broadcaster,

Angels land Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson

2011-12-08T16:30:20Z

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Angels pulled off a stunning coup on Thursday by reaching an agreement to sign three-time National League most valuable player Albert Pujols and All-Star pitcher

LA Dodgers to sell media rights in blow to Fox

2011-12-08T16:00:17Z

WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers were cleared by a judge to begin a multibillion sale of future rights to broadcast the bankrupt team's games, dealing a blow to its current broadcaster Reuters) - The Los Angeles Angels pulled off a stunning coup on Thursday by reaching an agreement to sign three-time National League most valuable player Albert Pujols and All-Star pitcher Jose Reyes, a free agent shortstop who was an all-star with the cash-strapped New York Mets, signed a six-year Major League Baseball deal worth $106 million with the Miami Marlins.

The National League batting champion from the ...

Pujols opts for Angels move: report

2011-12-08T09:00:18Z

(Reuters) - Albert Pujols is to leave the World Series winning St. Louis Cardinals and join the Los Angeles Angels on a 10-year deal, worth up to $265 milli...

Japanese baseballer Darvish announces US bid

2011-12-08T07:30:37Z

Japanese right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish announced Thursday his wish to play Major League Baseball, becoming the latest mega star aiming to cross the Pacific.

He and his current club Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters separately said the 25-year-old ...

Bankruptcy judge begins hearing arguments

2011-12-07T20:30:40Z

An American bankruptcy judge began hearing testimony on Wednesday in a dispute between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports over the Major League Baseball club's media rights.

The two sides are facing off over the team's plan to sell the media rights for future games st...

Dress code installed for reporters

2011-12-07T19:30:49Z

Major League Baseball became the first elite-level North American pro sports league to impose a dress code in the press box, issuing guidelines in writing this week during owners' meetings.

Among clothing items on the banned list are flip-flop sandals, short skirts, tank-top shirts, visible underwear or anything bearing a team logo.

NBA, NFL and NHL officials have ...

Marlins ink Reyes to rich deal

2011-12-07T19:30:47Z

Jose Reyes, a free agent shortstop who was an all-star with the cash-strapped New York Mets, signed a six-year Major League Baseball deal worth $106 million on Wednesday with the Miami Marlins.

The National League batting champ...

Yankees win rights to talk with Nakajima

2011-12-07T17:30:26Z

The New York Yankees have won the right to negotiate with Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima of the Seibu Lions, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday.

The winning bid, reportedly $2 million, came in an auction of acces...

Rangers Beltre Baseball

2011-01-05T00:31:30Z

FILE - Newly-acquired Boston Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre smiles during a baseball news conference introducing him at Fenway Park in Boston, in this Jan. 8, 2007 file photo. Beltre and the AL champion Texas Rangers reached a preliminary agreement on a $96 million...

Braves Uggla Baseball

2011-01-05T00:31:29Z

FILE - This is a 2008 file photo of Dan Uggla of the Florida Marlins baseball team. Uggla and the Atlanta Braves have reached a preliminary agreement on a $62 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press We...

Nationals LaRoche Baseball

2011-01-04T21:31:22Z

In this April 7, 2010, photo, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Adam LaRoche catches a throw during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Phoenix. A person familiar with the negotiations tells Minnesota Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 5 of the World Series in St. Louis. Robert Alomar and Bert Blyleven hope they're on deck for the Colorado Rockies Carlos Gonzalez follows through after hitting for a double in a Cactus League spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Tucson,

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