The Yankees are not certain if they will have Derek Jeter at shortstop by Opening Day, manager Joe Girardi said on Thursday.
Hahn exploring numerous options at third base
Despite the desire to find an impact player at the hot corner, don’t look for left fielder Dayan Viciedo to move back to third base.
Sale likely out of Classic, while Santiago feels ready
Hector Santiago would like to pitch in the World Baseball Classic. So would Chris Sale. But it looks as if only one of the White Sox talented starters will be representing his country on the mound this spring.
‘Bucks’ catches Series fever in San Francisco
Three Giants fans made the most of their World Series experience during Game 2 on Oct. 25, when they starred in episode 29 of the hit MLB.com game show “Bucks on the Pond.”
Miggy’s ‘value’ trumps Trout phenomenon
The Mike Trout vs. Miguel Cabrera American League MVP debate wasn’t merely about sabermetrics vs. traditional stats, it was about the true definition of “most valuable.”
Miggy’s ‘value’ trumps Trout phenomenon
The Mike Trout vs. Miguel Cabrera American League MVP debate wasn’t merely about sabermetrics vs. traditional stats, it was about the true definition of “most valuable.”
Cone bartends to raise money for Sandy relief
David Cone made an appearance as a guest bartender at a jam-packed Foley’s New York Pub and Restaurant on Thursday night in Manhattan, with all proceeds from his shift going to benefit those victimized by Hurricane Sandy and the storms that affected the Northeast in the last few weeks.
White Sox honor student athletes in ACE program
Since its inception in 2007, the Amateur City Elite program has given rising inner-city baseball stars the opportunity to play in highly competitive games on a traveling team.
Clemente musical honors life and work of legend
Roberto Clemente’s death literally served as an awakening for Alki Steriopoulos. When the charter plane carrying the future Hall of Famer and supplies he was taking to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua crashed over the Atlantic Ocean, it helped to save Steriopoulos from a crash of his own.
Boras ready to talk terms for Ryu
Scott Boras and general manager Ned Colletti will meet next week, during which they’ll talk terms for 25-year-old lefty Ryu Hyun-jin.
Braves host free-agent outfielder Upton
After reaching a two-year agreement with veteran backup catcher Gerald Laird on Thursday morning, Braves general manager Frank Wren spent Thursday afternoon and some of the early evening courting free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton.
City is key to Cardinals’ alternate home jersey
With a nod to the franchise’s storied history, the Cardinals unveiled a new alternate home jersey and updates to their traditional home and road jerseys during a Friday news conference at Busch Stadium.
Beltre third, Hamilton fifth in AL MVP balloting
Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre both had seasons that were worthy of Most Valuable Player consideration. They just weren’t as good as the Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera.
Selig must weigh timing, history in ruling on deal
It’s not the nuts and bolts of the trade that have prompted Commissioner Bud Selig to take a second look. The problem with the trade is timing and history. South Florida baseball fans have been thorugh this before.
Cubs sign veteran catcher Navarro for one year
The Cubs added a veteran backup catcher on Friday, signing free agent Dioner Navarro to a one-year, $1.75 million contract that could pay him an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses.
Fall League’s Stenson Award nominees set
The Cardinals’ Mike O’Neill has hit well this fall, but he and others were nominated for the Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award for another reason.
Miggy beats Trout to add AL MVP to collection
After all the debate, all the rhetoric, all the statistical and historical analysis, the result is the same: The AL Most Valuable Player Award is staying in Detroit.