Sam Houston knocks off TCU – MLB.com
MLB.comEppler (2-1) pitched six shutout innings in a 9-4 win in the second game of the Houston College Classic at Minute Maid Park. The right-hander limited the Horned Frogs to six singles as the Bearkats…
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Oakland A’s ‘Nerd’ Eric Sogard Falls Short in ‘Face of MLB’ Final – KQED (blog)
KQED (blog)Mets third baseman David Wright, who we concede has got a pretty good face, prevailed over A’s second baseman Eric Sogard, the glasses-wearing avatar of Nerd Power at the Oakland Coliseum. Our analysts are…
How instant replay will change baseball – USA TODAY
USA TODAYPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The dirt-kicking, cap-flipping, vein-popping argument that has been part of baseball’s fabric for a century and a half is about to give way to a more modern way of deciding…
Report: San Francisco Giants, NHL talk about outdoor Sharks game – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comWhen this brainstorming happens, one location seems to always inevitably enter the conversation: San Francisco’s AT&T Park. The tenants of that beautiful ballpark on the San Francisco Bay, MLB’s Giants, share the same dream. According…
Jeter 0-2 In Spring Debut – ESPN
ESPN… Jeter in New York.Tags: Troy Tulowitzki, Derek Jeter, Yankees, Rockies, MLB News, MLB Rumors, Jim Bowden. TAMPA, Fla. — The first game of Derek Jeter’s final spring training was uneventful, which is probably how…
Potential loss of Super Bowl got Arizona’s attention – NBCSports.com
NBCSports.com“We were talking about losing the Super Bowl. Can you imagine the economic impact?” Senator John McCain told Poltico. “We saw that movie before with S.B. 1070. It took us a long time to recover…
MLB Pitcher Barry Zito Tosses Los Angeles Home On The Market For $4.375 … – Forbes
ForbesWithout a mound to stand on, Zito has turned his focus back to his bulging real estate portfolio, which includes this for-sale home, a massive property in the Sunset Plaza area of Los Angeles, and…
MLB Trade Rumors: Jeff Samardzija to Atlanta Braves? – DigitalJournal.com
MLB Trade Rumors: Jeff Samardzija to Atlanta Braves?DigitalJournal.comThe 29-year-old has a good fastball, solid curve, and had a strikeout rate of 9.0 over 33 starts and those numbers are the type of pitcher Atlanta needs,…
Jameis Winston, FSU draw large crowd during loss to Yankees – Orlando Sentinel
Orlando SentinelFlorida State faced the New York Yankees in an exhibition game on Tuesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. During the Yankees’ first live action of the preseason, it was not the New York faithful…
AJ Pierzynski doesn’t like the new home plate collision rule – Call to the Pen
Call to the PenSep 29, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter A.J. Pierzynski (12) reacts to hitting a double in the fifth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers…
Around baseball: MLB, union approve new collision rule – Columbus Dispatch
Columbus DispatchThe E-Edition includes all of the news, comics, classifieds and advertisements of the newspaper. And it’s available to subscribers before 6 a.m. every day. Subscribe. All current subscribers have full access to Digital D,…
Bloomquist collects on Super Bowl bet – Bellingham Herald
Bloomquist collects on Super Bowl betBellingham HeraldPEORIA, Ariz. — Utilityman Willie Bloomquist is the owner of a new Russell Wilson jersey after winning a Super Bowl bet with Cleveland reliever David Aardsma. “We were on…
MLB notebook: Collision rule added – Tulsa World
Tulsa WorldMLB collision rule leaves exceptions: Major League Baseball and its players have banned most home-plate collisions but left open an exception if the catcher has the ball and is blocking the runner’s direct path…
Atlanta Braves 2014 fantasy baseball team preview – SportingNews.com
SportingNews.comThis is the latest preview in a series examining the 2014 fantasy baseball outlook of each major league team. Today, a look at the Atlanta Braves. For every MLB team preview along with player rankings,…
In extending Brett Gardner, Yankees get a rare bargain – SI.com
SI.comBrett Gardner slashed .273/.344/.416 in a bounce-back season for the Yankees in 2013. (Michael Dwyer/AP). When the Yankees signed Jacoby Ellsbury to a seven-year, $153 million free-agent deal back in December, many observers concluded that…
Dodgers sign Erisbel Arruebarrena – ESPN
ESPNGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarrena to a five-year contract Saturday. The deal will pay Arruebarrena $25 million, according to a source, which includes a reported…
Court agrees to fast-track San Jose’s baseball antitrust appeal – San Jose Mercury News
Court agrees to fast-track San Jose’s baseball antitrust appealSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — A federal appeals court Thursday granted San Jose’s request for speedy consideration of its claim that Major League Baseball violated U.S….
Reds, Homer Bailey agree to 6-year, $105 million extension – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comThe Reds and right-hander Homer Bailey have agreed to a six-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $105 million, CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman has confirmed. MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon originally reported that the deal was done, and Sheldon…
A View from Studio 3: Overlooked A’s have attitude – MLB.com
A View from Studio 3: Overlooked A’s have attitudeMLB.comPHOENIX — I’m stepping away from Studio 3 for a while. This week’s view is from the sun-splashed baseball fields in Phoenix, where the American League West…
Deep down Cleveland Indians never wanted inconsistent Ubaldo Jimenez back – The Plain Dealer
Deep down Cleveland Indians never wanted inconsistent Ubaldo Jimenez backThe Plain Dealer… would not be back. The front office enjoyed watching Jimenez pitch them into the postseason for the first time since 2007, but they…
Strong Makeup For New Look Yankees – ESPN
ESPNStrong Makeup For New Look Yankees. Tim Kurkjian discusses the Yankees’ significant offseason moves and believes they will be much improved this season.Tags: MLB, Yankees, Masahiro Tanaka, Tim Kurkjian
MLB season win totals posted in Las Vegas, Dodgers on top – SportingNews.com
MLB season win totals posted in Las Vegas, Dodgers on topSportingNews.comLAS VEGAS — There is nothing better than the smell of fresh cut grass, and when pitchers and catchers report to their respected spring training…
Craig Kimbrel agrees to $42 million contract with Braves – USA TODAY
USA TODAYKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves added to their extensive wave of long-term deals with their young stars on Sunday by agreeing to a $42 million, four-year contract with All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel….
Each MLB Team’s Biggest Historical Free Agent Signing – The Epoch Times
Each MLB Team’s Biggest Historical Free Agent SigningThe Epoch TimesThe man they called “Cobra” was a two-time All-Star with the Reds, and when he was traded to Oakland after the 1987 season, Cincinnati got Jose…
Pressing Questions: The Los Angeles Dodgers – Yahoo Sports (blog)
Yahoo Sports (blog)We continue our series of MLB fantasy previews, wherein we consider 4-5 key questions surrounding each team. Baseball is coming, gamers. Pitchers and catchers report soon. Fantasy owners report immediately… The Los Angeles…
Tribe expects Salazar to flourish in ’14 rotation – MLB.com
MLB.comWhen Cleveland clinched a spot in the American League Wild Card Game last fall, Salazar was announced as the starting pitcher while the champagne was still flowing. The fact that he was young on years…
Jim Fregosi dies at 71 – San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury NewsFormer Giants’ special assistant and legendary Serra High School athlete Jim Fregosi died early Friday. The news was confirmed by Fregosi’s eldest son, Jim Jr., in a report published by USA Today….
Mariners rumors: Seattle seeking another starter through trade or free agency – SB Nation
SB NationBoth of them will cost Seattle a draft pick, but their first rounder is protected and they already surrendered their second-round pick to sign Robinson Cano. A third-round pick is still a significant ancillary…
Jim Fregosi, ex-Met and big league skipper, dead at 71 – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsJim Fregosi, a former All-Star infielder and major league manager who as a player came to the Mets in the infamous trade that sent away Nolan Ryan, died Friday morning of complications…
Report: Jim Fregosi, former All-Star, longtime manager, dies at 71 – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comJim Fregosi, 71, died early Friday morning in Miami surrounded by family and friends, according to a report from MLB.com’s Tracy Ringolsby. Fregosi was hospitalized in Miami after suffering a stroke in the Cayman Islands…
Jim Fregosi taken off life support – ESPN
ESPNFormer major league manager Jim Fregosi has been removed from life support at a Miami hospital, a family spokesman told MLB.com. Sources earlier told ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark and ESPNNewYork.com’s Adam Rubin that the former player…
Report: Shoulder inflammation puts Dodgers’ Puig on limited throwing program – FOXSports.com
FOXSports.comInflammation in Yasiel Puig’s right shoulder has put the Dodgers outfielder on a limited throwing program, according to a report from MLB.com. Puig reportedly took BP and played catch on Thursday at the Dodgers’ spring…
A’s try to stay a step ahead in much-improved AL West – MLB.com
A’s try to stay a step ahead in much-improved AL WestMLB.comBut Oakland has upgraded, too, and the club’s new talent — headlined by Jim Johnson, Scott Kazmir and Craig Gentry — will be on display…
NHL’s stay at Yankee Stadium rousing success – MLB.com
MLB.comFans stand during the national anthem before Wednesday’s Rangers-Islanders game at Yankee Stadium. (AP). NEW YORK — Yankee Stadium was a white jewel under the lights on a wintry Wednesday night. And none other than…
Lance Berkman announces he’s retiring; is he a Hall of Famer? – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comAfter years of dealing with knee problems, Lance Berkman has decided to end his playing career according to Richard Justice of MLB.com. The 37-year-old was limited to only 105 games over the last two seasons…
‘Not Game Ready’: Pitchers pan MLB-approved protective cap – Fox News
Fox NewsNEW YORK – Big league pitchers might feel safer on the mound this season. Major League Baseball has approved a protective cap for pitchers, hoping to reduce the damage from line drives to head…
Baseball: Pitchers unsure about new hat – NorthJersey.com
NorthJersey.comMajor League Baseball will unveil a protective cap for pitchers to test during spring training, hoping to curtail blows to the head such as the one Oakland’s Brandon McCarthy endured in 2012 in which he…
Pitchers’ protective caps approved – ESPN
ESPNIn the nearly 17 months since then-Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy was struck in the head by a line drive and suffered life-threatening brain injuries, Major League Baseball says it has received and tested numerous…
Red Sox DH David Ortiz: ‘Hopefully I won’t have to wear another uniform’ – SI.com
SI.comRed Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has 439 HR and 1,429 RBI in 16 MLB seasons. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images). Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is still a productive hitter at age 38, and…
Brewers complete four-year deal with Garza – MLB.com
MLB.comOn Sunday afternoon, shortly after Brewers owner Mark Attanasio confirmed that Milwaukee is in agreement on a four-year contract with right-hander Matt Garza, the club issued a press release stating the deal is official, providing…
OF Grady Sizemore signs one-year deal with Red Sox – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBOSTON (AP) — Oft-injured outfielder Grady Sizemore has agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. A three-time All-Star, the 31-year-old has played eight major league seasons, all with Cleveland. He…
Red Sox sign Grady Sizemore to one-year deal – Boston.com
Boston.comThe Red Sox have signed Grady Sizemore, the former Cleveland Indians center fielder who hasn’t played in the major leagues since 2011. The 31-year-old Sizemore signed for a base salary of $750,000. He could earn…
Masahiro Tanaka is a Yankee, but who are the losers? – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThey came at Masahiro Tanaka bearing pots of gold from different places and angles, hoping he would pick them among a bevy of suitors. YANKEES: Land prized Japan star Tanaka. Now, a number of…
Masahiro Tanaka to Yanks for $155M – ESPN
ESPNNEW YORK — The Yankees spent much of 2013 scouting right-hander Masahiro Tanaka in Japan. After seeing him go 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA, they came away convinced his stuff would translate to the major…
AP Source: Players Wanted A-Rod out of Union – ABC News
ABC NewsSeveral angry major league players wanted Alex Rodriguez kicked out of their union after he sued it last week, but staff lawyers told them expulsion was not allowed. The players spoke Jan. 13 during…
Derek Jeter goes through first on-field workout of 2014 – Philly.com
Philly.comJeter hit off a tee and took some grounders in his first on-field workout since missing all but 17 games of the 2013 season. Derek Jeter went through his first workout of the year on…
Five teams have placed an offer for Tanaka – FanSided
FanSidedAug 17, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baseball gloves of the Pittsburgh Pirates sit along the dugout rail waiting use in the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports….
Notebook: History points to Masahiro Tanaka risk – Boston Herald
Boston HeraldThat is the question when evaluating Japanese sensation Masahiro Tanaka, who’s expected to sign a Major League Baseball contract for more than $100 million sometime this week, and has already met with the Cubs…
Braves avoid arbitration with four players – MLB.com
MLB.comATLANTA — Craig Kimbrel, Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward are set to receive significant raises. But each of these players will have to first experience a salary arbitration hearing to learn exactly what the Braves…
Max Scherzer, Tigers agree to one-year, $15.5M contract – USA TODAY
USA TODAYDETROIT (AP) — Max Scherzer agreed to a one-year contract that leaves his future with the Detroit Tigers as uncertain as ever. The AL Cy Young Award winner’s deal for 2014 is worth $15,525,000,…
Tigers agree on one-year contract with Scherzer – MLB.com
MLB.comDETROIT — The Tigers are still looking for a long-term agreement with American League Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to avoid free agency next winter. For now, at least, they’ll settle for avoiding arbitration…
Scherzer, Tigers agree at $15525000 – Washington Post
Washington PostDETROIT — AL Cy Young Award winner has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers for $15,525,000, setting himself up for an even bigger payday when he becomes eligible for free agency…
Tigers agree to terms with trio, but not Scherzer – MLB.com
MLB.comDETROIT — The Tigers have some work left to do if they’re going to keep their streak of avoiding arbitration intact. Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is at the top of…
Kershaw’s Texas Home Saves Dodgers Pitcher Millions in Taxes – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle(Adds contract being signed in second paragraph.) Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) — While Clayton Kershaw wears Dodger blue, he’ll keep more green by remaining a Texas resident, according to Robert Raiola, a certified public…
MLB approves expanded replay, starts this season – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball vaulted into the 21st century of technology on Thursday, approving a huge expansion of instant replay in hopes of eliminating blown calls that riled up players, managers and fans. (Jan. 16)….
Notes: MLB approves huge expansion of instant replay – Boston Globe
Boston GlobeEver since the game was invented, before television or even radio existed, baseball counted on the eyes and ears of umpires on the field. Starting this season, many key decisions will be made in…
MLB approves expanded replay starting this season – SI.com
SI.comPARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) – Ever since the game was invented, before television or even radio existed, baseball counted on the eyes and ears of umpires on the field. Starting this season, many key decisions…
Major League Baseball Adopts Expanded Replay Review – New York Times
New York TimesManagers will not be able to challenge the so-called neighborhood play at second base. Bill Kostroun/Associated Press. PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Major League Baseball will greatly expand replay review of close calls starting…
MLB approves expansion of instant replay for 2014 – USA TODAY
USA TODAYMajor League Baseball is bringing one of the key benefits of watching games at home to the ballpark. As part of its expanded use of video replay, which baseball announced today, teams will be…
Hal Steinbrenner calls Alex Rodriguez an ‘asset,’ doesn’t close door on his … – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsWas it a temporary cease-fire of sorts in the ongoing conflict between Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees or just a few make-nice words because, well, what else is Hal Steinbrenner supposed to…
