Yanks win third straight behind Ellsbury, Kuroda
On a chilly Friday night, the Yankees continued their strong effort on the mound but at least temporarily found life with their bats. Jacoby Ellsbury contributed three RBIs, and New…Read more
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Papi passes Williams for most 30/100 seasons with Red Sox
When David Ortiz's 33rd home run of the season soared over the right-field wall at Camden Yards on Friday night, it gave him RBI No. 100, meaning the slugger had…Read more
Cozart out at second as Reds lose challenge
Reds manager Bryan Price lost a challenge on Friday as his team played the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Read more
Ellsbury strains right hamstring hustling down line
Jacoby Ellsbury left Friday night's game against the Blue Jays after the fourth inning with a strained right hamstring and will undergo an MRI. Read more
Three million in attendance surpassed for 12th straight season
The Angels surpassed 3 million in attendance for the season on Friday night for the 12th consecutive season -- a feat matched only by the Yankees. Read more
Phillies pitching prospect suspended 50 games
Right-hander Shane Watson, the Phillies' first pick of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, has been suspended for 50 games without pay after a second positive test for a drug of…Read more
Ex-NBAer accused of $14,000 shoplifting spree
Former NBA guard Rex Chapman has been arrested for allegedly shoplifting $14,000 worth of merchandise from an Apple store in Scottsdale and then selling the items at a pawn shop. Read more
Matheny not a fan of players sliding headfirst
While there was plenty of jubilation with the result of Matt Holliday's timely headfirst slide into first base on Thursday, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny offered a more candid assessment of…Read more
Giants icon McCovey hospitalized for infection
The Giants confirmed Friday in a statement that Hall of Fame first baseman Willie McCovey was hospitalized in the Bay Area last week for complications from an infection: "His recovery…Read more
W. Silva announces retirement, blames UFC
Veteran mixed martial artist Wanderlei Silva announced his retirement in a 13-minute YouTube video on Friday, citing disillusionment with his employer, the UFC, as the primary reason. Read more