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Crawford hitless in Rays' loss to Yankees

Carl Crawford went 0 for 2, walked and stole a base in the Tampa Bay Rays' 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Crawford is set to earn $10 million in the final season of a $33.5 million, six-year contract. The Rays an [...]

Posted On : Mar, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

Santana pitches well in Mets' 5-1 loss to Marlins

Johan Santana resembled the pitcher on Sunday that many call the premier left-hander in the game the last six years. Santana pitched four scoreless innings against the Marlins, allowing three hits in his second spring training start [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

A-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with feds

Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training. Lawyers for the Yankee slugger are setting up an interview as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the f [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

Angels and White Sox tied 4-4 when game is called

Chicago's A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run homer to highlight a three-run third inning, and Los Angeles catcher Mike Napoli also homered as the White Sox and Angels played to a 4-4 tie Thursday before the Cactus League opener for both t [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Mets' Beltran confirms meeting with feds

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran talked to federal investigators last week about a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug and said he recommended the physician to teammate Jose Reyes. Beltran went to Toronto last summer [...]

Posted On : Mar, 03 2010 | Comments : 0

Mets SS Reyes meets with FBI about accused doctor

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes said Sunday he met with federal investigators last week regarding a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug. Dr. Anthony Galea is facing four charges in his country related to the drug known as Act [...]

Posted On : Mar, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Helping White Sox next on Vizquel list

Omar Vizquel's wish list is impressive: he's already held an anaconda by the tail and donned a matador's outfit in a first step toward bullfighting. Flying in an F-16 and sky diving are also on his radar. First, though, [...]

Posted On : Feb, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

Bruney, Nationals go to arbitration hearing

Washington Nationals reliever Brian Bruney has asked an arbitration panel for a raise from $1.25 million to $1.85 million. The team argued during Tuesday's hearing that he should be paid $1.5 million. A decision by arbitr [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2010 | Comments : 0

Chavez plays softball with big leaguers

President Hugo Chavez and several members of his Cabinet took to the field on Thursday for slow-pitch softball game with some of Venezuela's past and present major leaguers. Among the players on hand were New York Mets closer Francis [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Bedard, Mariners reunite with 1-year deal

Despite shoulder surgeries and disappointment in Seattle during each of the last two seasons, free-agent left-hander Erik Bedard is coming back to the Mariners. General manager Jack Zduriencik announced Saturday the team and the oft-inju [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Reds agree one-year deal with Cabrera

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran shortstop Orlando Cabrera on a one-year rolling contract, Major League Baseball reported on its website (MLB.com) on Sunday. The deal is worth $3 million and includes an option for 2011 at the same [...]

Posted On : Feb, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Eric Byrnes agrees to deal with Mariners

Eric Byrnes does not care what his role becomes. Just hearing Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik say he believes Byrnes can still contribute after two injury-plagued season was good enough. Seattle added a needed, veteran right-hand [...]

Posted On : Jan, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

Mesa OKs spring training deal with Cubs

An agreement that would help keep the Chicago Cubs' spring training home in Arizona cleared a hurdle Monday, winning approval from city officials in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa. Under the deal, Mesa would build an $84 million stadium [...]

Posted On : Jan, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

Astros agree to terms with reliever Tim Byrdak

Left-hander Tim Byrdak and the Houston Astros have avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.6 million contract. General manager Ed Wade said in a statement Sunday that the deal includes bonuses. Byrdak made $1 million in [...]