Sports News - Baseball
Cards skipper La Russa joins elite 2,500-win club
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tuesday, 23 June 2009 01:05:00
By JOHN MARSHALL - AP Sports Writer
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa pantomimes a few swings in short left field as his team takes batting practice, occasionally turning to make a point to Kansas City's Trey Hillman, who flashes his glove at balls whizzing by.
Fehr to retire as head of baseball players' union
NEW YORK - Tuesday, 23 June 2009 01:03:31
By RONALD BLUM - AP Baseball Writer
Donald Fehr's time in charge of the players' association will be remembered for a strike that canceled the World Series, explosive growth in salaries and eventually 14 years of labor peace.
Santana goes on DL with sore triceps
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Monday, 22 June 2009 21:50:00
The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Ervin Santana on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Sean O'Sullivan from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Ailing Mets put Carlos Beltran on disabled list
NEW YORK - Monday, 22 June 2009 20:47:07
By MIKE FITZPATRICK - AP Baseball Writer
Carlos Beltran was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday, an enormous blow to a struggling New York Mets team already decimated by key injuries.
Alvarez's stop in Va. lasted only until midseason
By HANK KURZ Jr. - AP Sports Writer
The Pittsburgh Pirates' third baseman of the future is one step closer to helping out the big club.
Yankees file protest after loss to Florida
NEW YORK - Monday, 22 June 2009 16:35:05
The New York Yankees have filed an official protest with the commissioner's office, one day after a disputed loss to the Florida Marlins.
Iwamura knee injury not as severe as suspected
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Monday, 22 June 2009 16:20:57
Tampa Bay's Akinori Iwamura could be back a lot sooner than expected after undergoing surgery for a knee injury that was not as severe as the Rays initially suspected.
Colorado Rockies on a tear under Jim Tracy
DENVER - Monday, 22 June 2009 15:46:44
By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Sports Writer
When Jim Tracy replaced Clint Hurdle as Colorado's manager, GM Dan O'Dowd said he wasn't expecting miracles.
Manny brings his baggage to Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Monday, 22 June 2009 13:26:26
By TIM KORTE - AP Sports Writer
J.J. Gutierrez, a 15-year-old baseball fan, didn't mince words when asked about Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez.
MLB All-Star concert to feature Sheryl Crow
NEW YORK - Monday, 22 June 2009 13:03:49
Sheryl Crow will headline a fundraising concert during All-Star game weekend in St. Louis as part of Major League Baseball's commitment to participate in President Barack Obama's United We Serve initiative.