Major League Baseball Headlines

Putz, Pavano file for free agency

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:33:11 -0500

Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.

Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:22:08 -0500

The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.

Twins swap Gomez for Brewers' Hardy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:40:08 -0500

The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.

Report: Lincecum has agreement on pot charge

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:09 -0500

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has an agreement with a prosecutor in his home state of Washington that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, The Columbian reported Friday.

Ramirez to return to Dodgers next season

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:08:13 -0500

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season.

Yanks' Damon wants to return; will explore options

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:33:13 -0500

Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr. for the New York Yankees' championship parade through the Canyon of Heroes on Friday. The whole scene made him a little wistful.

Reds minor leaguer suspended for banned substance

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:06:07 -0500

A minor league pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds' organization has been suspended for 50 games for using and possessing a performance-enhancing substance.

Angels GM Reagins gets contract extension

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:01:08 -0500

Los Angeles Angels general manager Tony Reagins has agreed to a long-term contract extension.

Brewers decline option on RHP David Weathers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:56:15 -0500

The Milwaukee Brewers have declined a club option on right-handed reliever David Weathers for next season.

Mets decline 2010 option on reliever J.J. Putz

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:25:15 -0500

The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.

Twins get SS Hardy, Brewers get OF Gomez

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:46:07 -0500

The Milwaukee Brewers finally gave J.J. Hardy the change of scenery he had been expecting and reunited the unhappy shortstop with an old friend in the process.

Top pick Strasburg (neck) scratched from start

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:54:07 -0500

The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a strained neck muscle and is being scratched from his scheduled start in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game.

Phillies title gear a hit far from World Series

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:37:41 -0500

Rich Stearns works and lives just outside Seattle. He grew up in New York state. He lived in Philadelphia for 10 years.

Giants ace Lincecum cited for marijuana possession

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:47:10 -0500

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state. Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said Thursday that the 2008 Cy Young Award winner and former University of Washington star was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 5 in the town of Hazel Dell, about four miles north of the Oregon border, on Oct. 30.

Yankees turn attention to No 28

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:05:39 -0500

The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white "27" over the "26" that had been up on the board for nine, long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.

World Series ratings rebound from '08 record low

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:04:58 -0500

World Series television ratings bounced back from last year's record lows.

Matsui bat, Damon spikes headed to Hall of Fame

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:42:07 -0500

Hideki Matsui's bat and Johnny Damon's spikes are among the items from the Yankees' World Series title going to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Angels re-sign Abreu to 2-year deal

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:13:16 -0500

The Los Angeles Angels have re-signed outfielder Bobby Abreu to a two-year contract.

Court denies Jamie McCourt's bid for Dodgers job

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:44:14 -0500

The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt lost her bid Thursday to be reinstated as the team's chief executive during a hearing in the couple's messy divorce.

2009 postseason: Rise of Yankees, fall of umpires

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:39:38 -0500

In case you missed it, here's a recap of what happened in October - and November - in baseball's postseason:

Everything in NY will be Girardi's for the asking

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:49:07 -0500

Some guys like to sneak up on their target.

McCourt attorneys back in court over reinstatement

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:17:07 -0500

Jamie McCourt's attorneys are back in a Los Angeles courtroom seeking her reinstatement as chief executive of the Dodgers after she was fired by her husband and team owner Frank McCourt.

Japanese fans celebrate Matsui's MVP performance

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:36:15 -0500

Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV as the man they know as Godzilla stomped around New York.

NYC to host ticker-tape parade for Yankees

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:05:15 -0500

New York City will host a ticker-tape parade and ceremony in honor of the World Series champion New York Yankees.

Pettitte helps Jeter, Rivera and Posada to title

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:55:27 -0500

Jorge Posada tapped Andy Pettitte on the chest when it was time to leave. Derek Jeter watched from the mound, knowing exactly what it meant.

Matsui becomes 1st Japanese-born World Series MVP

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:27:28 -0500

Hideki Matsui took a meaty cut, watched the ball fly and winced when it hooked a foot foul.

Phillies' bid for repeat falls short against Yanks

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:47:23 -0500

One look from the dugout at the celebration on the field was all the incentive the Philadelphia Phillies needed for next year.

A-Rod finally a champion after year of turmoil

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:03:28 -0500

Alex Rodriguez grabbed the World Series trophy and wouldn't let go.

Ecstasy in the Bronx! Yankees win title No. 27

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:22:01 -0500

The New York Yankees bolted from the dugout even before the last grounder was scooped up. After waiting nine years for championship No. 27, no one would dare hold them back.