Angels: Support system not an issue for Hamilton
Josh Hamilton isn't old and he isn't hurt, but for some reason, he also isn't right. The Angels left fielder wasn't last year, when he finished with a .250 batting…Read more
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La Russa: Report on Gibson’s future inaccurate
Tony La Russa declined to meet with reporters Tuesday, but through a spokesperson, the D-backs' chief baseball officer said a USA Today report that stated the "D-backs currently plan to…Read more
Williams: Aggressive Harper still learning, maturing
Bryce Harper led off the bottom of the fifth inning of the Nationals' 5-4 win over the D-backs Monday night with a sharp line-drive single to right field. He sprinted…Read more
Next Tuesday too optimistic a target date for Yu
The Rangers are backing off the idea of Yu Darvish returning to the rotation and pitching next Tuesday against the Mariners. Darvish is on the disabled list with inflammation in…Read more
Jordan Sigalet named new goaltending coach for the Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Jordan Sigalet is the new goaltending coach for the Calgary Flames. The 33-year-old from New Westminster, B.C., spent the last two seasons coaching Calgary's goaltending prospects with the…Read more
Myers among injured Rays gearing for return
Of the Rays' walking wounded, Wil Myers (right wrist fracture) appears to be the closest to returning to action, according to manager Joe Maddon, who allowed that Myers could return…Read more
Fredi turning to bench players more regularly
As he has seen his pinch-hitters prove to be significantly less productive than last year, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has shouldered some of the blame, saying that he has not…Read more
Samson eager for MLB to address pace of game
Improving the pace of games is a top priority for MLB's next Commissioner, Rob Manfred, and it is an issue Marlins president David Samson is passionate about. To grow the…Read more
Reds want Hamilton to pick his spots
The Reds think that fewer stolen-base attempts could make Billy Hamilton a more successful basestealer. It's just a matter of the young speedster learning to pick his spots. Read more
Verlander positive about his throwing session
Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander said he felt good after spending 10-15 minutes throwing from about 60 feet in the Tropicana Field outfield before Tuesday's series opener against the Rays. Read more