If Scott Rolen decides that his career has ended, that’s fine, his career doesn’t require any further proof of longevity or worth. But if he’s still playing, the Reds, or some other club, will be fortunate to have him on board. He is the kind of individual a winning club would want to have on hand, for his intelligence, his leadership, his character, his clubhouse credibility.
Top 10 defenses: Top-notch Angels second to none
The Angels will look dramatically different defensively with Torii Hunter no longer in right field. The rest of their outfield, however, will be electric with Peter Bourjos in center field and Mike Trout in left, and they remain strong in the infield.
In case you forgot: Group of stars hit comeback trail
From St. Louis to Boston, down to Miami and up in Denver, there are players who have been absent, but hopefully not forgotten. The talent of these players, who missed considerable chunks of the end of last season — if not the entire year — is such that it could form an All-Star team.
Host Mexico to face DR for Caribbean Series title
Luis Mendoza twirled a gem, flirting with a no-hitter as Mexico toppled Puerto Rico, 10-0, on Wednesday to set up a showdown against the Dominican Republic for the Caribbean Series title on Thursday in Hermosillo, Mexico.
American players adjust to Caribbean leagues
A long list of American-born players happily play winter ball in foreign, Spanish-speaking lands, putting up with the lesser conditions, struggling with the language barrier, navigating through the political mess and, mostly, embracing a culture where baseball is king and stadiums rock.
Mendoza, bates tienen a México en la final
xLuis Alonso Mendoza llevó un juego sin hit ni carrera hasta la octava entrada, para guiar a los Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón de México a una cómoda victoria por 10-0 sobre los Criollos de Caguas de Puerto Rico con la que clasificaron a la Final de la Serie del Caribe 2013 que se disputará el jueves.
Romo, Giants avoid arbitration with two-year deal
The Giants agreed to a two-year deal Wednesday with right-hander Sergio Romo, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing with their likely closer.
DR team plays despite Caribbean Series dispute
The Dominican Republic’s Leones del Escogido, a powerhouse team looking to win back-to-back titles, is once again dominating the Caribbean Series, winning five of its first six games and locking up a spot in the championship two days early. But they’re also in the middle of controversy here at Estadio Sonora, with gripes over compensation and the new format.
Peralta linked to Miami clinic but denies PED use
Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta is reportedly listed in the records of the Biogenesis clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly providing players with performance-enhancing drugs.
Dominicana elimina a Venezuela
Donell Linares sacudió un cuadrangular de dos carreras en la parte alta de la novena entrada para romper el empate y darle a los Leones del Escogido dominicanos un triunfo por 4-2 sobre los Navegantes del Magallanes, resultado que eliminó a los venezolanos en la Serie del Caribe 2013.
Jhonny Peralta niega haberse dopado
El torpedero dominicano Jhonny Peralta afirmó el miércoles que nunca ha consumido sustancias dopantes, luego que su supuestamente su nombre figura en los archivos del individuo que administraba una clínica en Florida y que es investigada por las Grandes Ligas.
Agentes niegan nexos con clínica indagada
Los agentes que representan al venezolano Jesús Montero, de los Marineros de Seattle, y al dominicano Melky Cabrera, de los Azulejos de Toronto, dijeron el miércoles que ninguno de sus clientes conoce a nadie de la clínica de Florida que es investigada por las Grandes Ligas por presuntas prácticas de dopaje.
Since explaining link to Bosch, Braun mum
A spokesperson for Ryan Braun’s agency on Wednesday declined a request from MLB.com for further explanation of the All-Star outfielder’s link to Anthony Bosch, the former head of an anti-aging clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball.
El Escogido por poco decide no jugar
El tema de la supuesta falta de pago a algunos peloteros de la Serie del Caribe por poco detiene la acción del miércoles a primera hora.
Hall resalta los lazos entre D-backs y Sonora
Para los Diamondbacks de Arizona, la ciudad de Hermosillo y el estadio de Sonora es su “segunda casa”. Así calificó esta localidad Derrick Hall, máximo ejecutivo de los Diamondbacks el miércoles en el Estadio Sonora durante la Serie del Caribe 2013.
Todd Helton arrestado por conducir ebrio
El primera base de los Rockies de Colorado Todd Helton fue arrestado el miércoles en un suburbio de Denver y encausado por conducir en estado de ebriedad, informó el equipo.
Padres reclaman a Fautino de los Santos
Los Padres reforzaron su grupo de lanzadores al reclamar al dominicano Fautino de los Santos de la lista de waivers de los Cerveceros.