Jeter gets presidential sendoff from Bush in Texas
By now, Derek Jeter is used to the celebrations, the pregame festivities that opposing teams honor him with in his final stops at their ballparks. Typically, he knows what to…Read more
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Saunders released after four Triple-A starts
Joe Saunders, who pitched for four different MLB teams, was released by Kansas City Tuesday after just four starts at Triple-A Omaha. Read more
Presidential farewell: Jeter honored by Bush
Derek Jeter got the boot - a pair of them, actually -- a check, and a visit from a former President Wednesday night in a pre-game ceremony commemorating his final…Read more
Baker enjoying position in Cubs’ history
Cubs catcher John Baker rarely answers his cell phone during the season, and didn't acknowledge the 100-plus text messages that clogged his inbox early Wednesday after becoming the first Cubs…Read more
Haren to start Friday; Ryu gets an extra day
While the Dodgers are rumored to be in talks for just about every starting pitcher on the market leading to Thursday's Trade Deadline, they have scheduled Dan Haren to start…Read more
O’s, Sox talks on Lester seem to be on hold
The Orioles have engaged in talks with the Red Sox involving Boston ace left-hander Jon Lester, However, as of Wednesday evening, talks on that front seemed a long ways off…Read more
Riley says Heat OK after LeBron’s departure
Miami Heat president Pat Riley insists his franchise has recovered well from LeBron James' stunning return to Cleveland in free agency, but admits that it remains a difficult blow to…Read more
Pirates’ mistake leads to wild double play
The Giants turned the double play they needed to escape a sixth-inning jam Wednesday. But it wasn't the sort of sequence they simulate during infield practice. Double rundowns involving the…Read more
Girardi won’t alter approach to managing bullpen
The Yankees have been able to count on the back end of their bullpen most nights this season, which is why it was so concerning to see Adam Warren, Dellin…Read more
Cashman: ‘More work to do’ before Trade Deadline
Brian Cashman has said that he has "more work to do" in preparing the Yankees' roster for a playoff run, and if the general manager is able to cross the…Read more