Topic: National League (Mlb)

Federal regulators probe Miami stadium bonds

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 is ...

Former Cubs third baseman elected to Hall of Fame

(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 on Monday.Nine-time All Star Santo belted 342 home runs and won five Gold ...

New-look Marlins agree terms with free agent Reyes

(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.According to Major League Baseball's website (MLB.com) the deal for the 28-year-old from Dominican Republic is pending the ...

Japan's Giants snap up pitcher Mathieson

TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Scott Mathieson has signed for Japan's Yomiuri Giants, his new club said on Friday.The 27-year-old right-hander was 1-4 with a 6.75 ERA in eight starts and seven relief appearances since joining the Phillies in 2006.The ...

Red Sox officially name Valentine as manager

(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 the Red Sox to two World Series championships but left Fenway Park in ...

Valentine offers Red Sox a fresh start

(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 ...

Valentine named manager of Red Sox

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 on his contract after a ...

Giants ink extensions to manager, top exec

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 Major ...

Giants give Bochy and Sabean new deals through 2013

(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 Sabean, the team said Tuesday.Bochy and Sabean were extended through ...

Royals reach deal with former Dodgers closer Broxton

(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 Tuesday.The deal is pending a physical exam of the right-hander, who missed most of the 2011 Major ...