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...

Marlins make another splash with Buehrle deal

2011-12-07T17:01:02Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Marlins made their third major free-agency signing of the offseason by agreeing to terms on a four-year, $58 million deal with four-time All-Star pitcher Mark Buehrle, Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates bolstered their bullpen and added some depth in the outfield by signing left-handed starter Erik Bedard and Nate McLouth to separate deals, the WILMINGTON, Del./LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prospective bidders are piling up for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Fox Sports argued on Wednesday that the bankrupt tea...

Yankees win rights to negotiate with Nakajima

2011-12-07T14:00:12Z

(Reuters) - The New York Yankees have won the exclusive negotiating rights with Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, Major League Baseball said on Wednesday.

The Yankees, who s...

Marlins go after World Series baseball hero Pujols

2011-12-06T20:30:29Z

The Miami Marlins have made an offer to three-time National League MVP Albert Pujols, trying to woo the marquee free agent first baseman with a multi-million dollar, 10-year contract.

The offer would pay Pujols in excess of $200 million, USA Today newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Marlins officials ...

LA Dodgers files motion to approve settlement

2011-12-06T20:30:12Z

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers said late on Tuesday it has filed a motion with a U.S. bankruptcy court to approve its settlement with Major League Baseball, which would kickstart the sale of the bankrupt team.

Dodgers will be sold t...

Marlins offer Pujols $200 million deal: report

2011-12-06T14:00:08Z

(Reuters) - The Miami Marlins have offered free agent Albert Pujols a monster ten year deal worth more than $200 million, Major League Baseball's MLB.com reported on Tuesday.

Toronto acquires closer Santos in trade with White Sox

2011-12-06T11:00:29Z

(Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired closer Sergio Santos in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for promising right-handed pitcher Nestor Molina, the Toronto club announced ...

New abuse claim against late Red Sox official

2011-12-05T19:30:36Z

A man who worked in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse when he was a teenager in the 1990s said Monday that then clubhouse manager Donald Fitzpatrick, who died in 2005, sexually abused him.

At a news conference Monday, Charles Crawford said Fitzpatrick assaulted him twice inside the clubhouse at fabled Major League Baseball Players Association said Monday.

In its annual report, the union said the 913 players on August 31 rosters and disabled lists averaged $3,095,183.

That's up from $3,014,572 last year -- when the average topped $3 mil...

Bell goes for Marlins

2011-12-05T18:30:44Z

The Miami Marlins signed all-star pitcher Heath Bell to a three-year $27 million contract, the Major League Baseball club announced on Monday.

The signing of closing pitcher Bell comes one day after the Marlins signed star shortstop Jose Reyes<...

Santo elected to US baseball's Hall of Fame

2011-12-05T15:30:43Z

Former Chicago Cubs star Ron Santo was elected to American baseball's Hall of Fame on Monday, a year after he died of complications of bladder cancer.

The third baseman won five Gold Gl...

Federal regulators probe Miami stadium bonds

2011-12-05T12:30:16Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Federal securities regulators are investigating the public financing of Miami's new professional baseball stadium and have issued subpoenas to local governments for masses of documents.

Already a feature of Miami's skyline, the retractable-roof stadium built for the Florida Marlins<...

Former Cubs third baseman elected to Hall of Fame

2011-12-05T12:00:42Z

(Reuters) - Former Chicago Cubs third baseman and broadcaster Ron Santo, who overcame debilitating effects of diabetes to inspire others, was elected posthumously to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Two claim sexual abuse by former Red Sox staffer

2011-12-05T11:30:34Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - Two men came forward on Monday to accuse a now-deceased Red Sox official of sexually abusing them two decades ago when they were teenagers working for the baseball team.

They are the ninth and tenth people to charge former clubhouse manager Donald Fitzpatrick, who died in 2005, with victimizing them while they wor...

New-look Marlins agree terms with free agent Reyes

2011-12-04T23:00:06Z

(Reuters) - The Miami Marlins reached an agreement to land prized free agent Jose Reyes on Sunday in a six-year deal reportedly worth $106 million.

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Former All Star Ramirez applies for reinstatement

2011-12-04T20:30:11Z

(Reuters) - Manny Ramirez applied for reinstatement from Major League Baseball's (MLB) retired list Sunday, eight months after the 12-times All Star walked away from the game rather than face a 100-game ban over a drug-policy issue.

As a condition o...

Japan's Giants snap up pitcher Mathieson

2011-12-02T00:00:11Z

TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Scott Mathieson has signed for Japan's Yomiuri Giants, his new club said on Friday.

The 27-yea...

Red Sox officially name Valentine as manager

2011-12-01T15:30:15Z

(Reuters) - Bobby Valentine was officially introduced as the new manager of the Boston Red Sox on Thursday after agreeing to a two-year deal.

Valentine replaced Terry Francona, who led t...

Valentine offers Red Sox a fresh start

2011-12-01T15:00:10Z

(Reuters) - Bobby Valentine, who once famously put on a fake mustache to return to the bench after being ejected from a game, has been asked to inject life into the Boston Red Sox after being hired Thursday as their new manager.

Valentine failed to remain inc...

Seattle or bust for Japan's Kawasaki

2011-11-30T23:00:06Z

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Series-winning short-stop Munenori Kawasaki filed for free agency on Thursday, saying he wanted to switch to Major League Baseball

Valentine named manager of Red Sox

2011-11-30T17:31:24Z

Bobby Valentine was named manager of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, replacing Terry Francona after eight Major League Baseball seasons that included two World Series titles.

Francona asked the Red Sox not to pick up the option o...

Cubs sign outfielder DeJesus

2011-11-30T15:00:10Z

(Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs signed free agent outfielder David DeJesus to a two-year contract, the National League club said Wednesday in the first significant move by their new chief baseball executive

Giants ink extensions to manager, top exec

2011-11-29T20:30:44Z

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy and general manager Brian Sabean, who played key roles on the team's 2010 World Series title run, have received contract extensions through the 2013 season.

The moves announced on Tuesday also include an option for the

Valentine appointed Boston Red Sox manager: reports

2011-11-29T19:00:24Z

(Reuters) - Bobby Valentine has accepted the job as new manager of the Boston Red Sox, U.S. media reported on Tuesday.

Valentine replaces Terry Francona who left the club in September, a...

Giants give Bochy and Sabean new deals through 2013

2011-11-29T16:00:13Z

(Reuters) - The San Francisco Giants, one year removed from their World Series triumph, kept their baseball brain trust intact by extending the contracts of manager Bruce Bochy and general manager Brian ...

Royals reach deal with former Dodgers closer Broxton

2011-11-29T10:31:17Z

(Reuters) - The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year contract with former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, the American League team said Tu...

Tampa Bay signs free agent catcher Jose Molina

2011-11-28T14:00:21Z

(Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Rays sorted out their catching needs for the 2012 Major League Baseball season by signing veteran Jose Molina to a one-year deal, the team said Monday.

The $1.5 million deal includ...

Rid Dodgers of McCourt and return to baseball: Fox

2011-11-25T09:00:14Z

(Reuters) - Fox Sports stepped up its battle with Frank McCourt, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying he needed to "get out of the way" and let the bankrupt team return...

SAC's Steven Cohen planning Dodgers bid: report

2011-11-24T16:30:18Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen is planning a bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Reuters) - The trustee seeking money for Bernard Madoff's victims has a constitutional right to have his $386 million lawsuit against owners of the New York Mets baseball team heard before a jury, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.

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Baseball owners, players agree on 5-year deal

2011-11-22T19:31:00Z

Major League Baseball players and club owners signed an agreement on Tuesday for a five-year collective bargaining agreement that will ensure no shutdown of the sport through the 2016 season.

Blood tests for human growth hormones, an expanded playoff system and the move of the Houston Astros from the Milwaukee leftfielder Ryan Braun, who helped the Brewers claim their first division title in almost 30 years, was named the Major League Baseball's National League Most Valuable Player on Tuesday.

B...

Brewers' Braun wins National League MVP award

2011-11-22T14:00:33Z

(Reuters) - Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun, who helped the franchise reach a championship series for the first time in 29 years, was named the National League's Most Valuable Player Tuesday.

Braun, who hit the home run tha...

Rangers reach deal with free agent closer Nathan

2011-11-22T13:30:38Z

(Reuters) - Four-time All-Star Joe Nathan signed a two-year contract to become the closer for the Texas Rangers, the back-to-back American League champions said on Tuesday.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but a report on the Rangers website sa...

Brewers slugger Braun wins National League MVP award

2011-11-22T11:30:19Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun was named the winner of the Most Valuable Player Award for the National League on Tuesday.

Braun, who hit the home run that clinched the Los Angeles Dodgers' plan to escape bankruptcy by selling telecast rights to future games was cancelled on Monday by a Delaware bankruptcy judge.

The hearing was set to consider a Fox Sports request to delay a November 30 hearing to approve the D...

Verlander ends starting pitcher MVP drought

2011-11-21T17:30:49Z

Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander was named Major League Baseball's American League Most Valuable Player on Monday, making him the first starting pitcher since Roger C...

Dodgers hearing on Fox Sports dispute canceled

2011-11-21T16:00:36Z

(Reuters) - A Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy court hearing on whether to dismiss the team's bankruptcy filing has been canceled without explanation, according to court documents.

Fox Sports, which has a contract to broadcast the team's games through 2013...

Seattle baseball star Halman stabbed to death

2011-11-21T13:30:25Z

The Seattle Mariners' Dutch-born outfielder Gregory Halman has been stabbed to death in Rotterdam, police said Monday, and his brother has been arrested in connection with the incident.

"We received a report at 5:40 am this morning that there had been a stabbing incident, Rotterdam police spokeswoman Patr...

Tigers pitcher Verlander wins American League MVP award

2011-11-21T11:30:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander was named the winner of the American League Most Valuable Player Award on Monday.

Verlander, who last week won the

Mariners' Halman killed, brother arrested

2011-11-21T11:00:22Z

ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death in Rotterdam Monday and his brother has been arrested in connection with the incident.

"A 24-year-old died this morning in a stabbing and we have arrested the 22-year-old ...

US union deal includes HGH tests: report

2011-11-19T21:30:14Z

Major League Baseball players and club owners are on the verge of a new collective bargaining agreement that includes blood testing for human growth hormone (HGH), the New York Times reported Saturday.

Citing two unnamed sources, the newspaper said that a new deal could come in the next few days and will feature blood tests st...

Kemp inks record eight-year Dodger deal

2011-11-18T20:30:24Z

Matt Kemp became the highest-paid player in Los Angeles Dodgers history on Friday, signing an eight-year deal worth $160 million to remain with the Major League Baseball club.

The 27-year-old American centerfielder led the National League with 39 home runs and 126 runs batted in...

Fox Sports asks court to toss Dodgers' bankruptcy

2011-11-18T20:00:10Z

(Reuters) - Fox Sports asked a bankruptcy court late Friday to dismiss the Los Angeles Dodgers' bankruptcy cases, saying they "fail the test of good faith" and are nothing more than an attempt to extract more money from deals to the baseball club's telecast ri...

Laird returns to Detroit Tigers

2011-11-18T13:30:20Z

(Reuters) - Former Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird is returning to the American League team as a back-up to All-Star Alex Avila, the Tigers said on Friday.

Laird, who spent last season with the World Series champion Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed All-Star outfielder Matt Kemp to an eight year deal worth $160 million, the richest player contract the Dodgers have ever signed, the team said on Friday.

Kemp, one of the favorites for the National Leagu...

Sveum named as Chicago Cubs manager

2011-11-18T09:30:19Z

(Reuters) - Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum was named on Friday as the new Chicago Cubs' manager.

Sveum, who has 20 years Major League experience as a player and coach, agreed to a th...

Sveum named Chicago Cubs manager

2011-11-18T08:30:15Z

(Reuters) - Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum has been named as the new Chicago Cubs' manager, the Cubs said on Friday.

Sveum, 47, served briefly as the Brewers' interim manager, posting a 7-5 recor...

Dodgers' Kershaw wins Cy Young award

2011-11-17T17:30:48Z

Los Angeles Dodgers lefthander Clayton Kershaw easily beat out last year's winner Roy Halladay on Thursday to win the National League's Cy Young award for the top pitcher...

Sveum accepts offer to manage Cubs

2011-11-17T17:30:47Z

The Chicago Cubs have hired Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum as their new manager.

The Major League Baseball club announced the hiring Thursday and said he would be officially introduced at a news conference at

MLB Astros sale approved, playoffs expanded

2011-11-17T17:30:46Z

Major League Baseball owners have approved the sale of the Houston Astros and given the green light for the club to shift from the National League over to the American League.

Beginning in the 2013 season, Houston will move from the Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) owners have approved the sale of the Houston Astros as part of a deal that will see the National League Central Division club move to the

Dodgers' Kershaw runaway NL Cy Young winner

2011-11-17T12:00:51Z

(Reuters) - Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Cy Young Award as the top pitcher on Thursday, capping a season where he had the league's lowest earned run average ...

Dodgers' Kershaw wins National League Cy Young Award

2011-11-17T11:30:19Z

(Reuters) - Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Cy Young Award as the top pitcher on Thursday, capping a season where he had the league's lowest earned run average ...

Astros sale approved, move to American League: official

2011-11-17T11:00:09Z

(Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) owners have approved the sale of the Houston Astros as part of a deal that will see the National League Central Division club move to the

Astros sale approved, move to American League official

2011-11-17T11:00:08Z

(Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) owners have approved the sale of the Houston Astros as part of a deal that will see the National League Central Division club move to the

Venezuela charges 8 in kidnap of baseball player

2011-11-17T08:00:10Z

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan authorities have charged eight people over the kidnapping of Major League Baseball player Wilson Ramos that threw a spotlight on violent crime in the South American nation.

The 24-year-old Reuters) - Fox Sports wants the Los Angeles Dodgers thrown out of bankruptcy, saying the baseball team is using Chapter 11 to enrich club owner Frank McCourt.

Earlier th...

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...

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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...

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2011-01-04T21:31:22Z

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Sveum accepts offer to manage Cubs

MLB Astros sale approved, playoffs expanded

Dodgers' Kershaw runaway NL Cy Young winner