Jeff Allison got up Friday morning to get ready to go to work at a local baseball facility and coach kids. Then he read the headline about Josh Hamilton. "It tore me apart," said Allison.
Dodgers motion against claims in Stow case
The Dodgers filed a motion with the bankruptcy court on Friday to disallow all claims by Bryan Stow and his children stemming from Stow's beating in the Dodger Stadium parking lot on Opening Day last year.
Lincecum has last word on new contract
Speaking publicly Friday for the first time since he and the Giants agreed to their deal on Jan. 24, Tim Lincecum calmly rebutted the assumptions of his skeptics as if they were so many helpless hitters.
Reyes gets dreadlocks shorn for charity
To conform with Miami Marlins policy, shortstop Jose Reyes cut off his famed dreadlocks, which he had sported the past three years as a member of the New York Mets.
Robinson trade was defining moment for O's
Frank Robinson's teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who is currently an Orioles broadcaster, shared some special moments and insight from that groundbreaking 1966 season.
Busting back onto scene? Posey, Giants ready
When he hasn't been caring for his baby twins this winter, Giants catcher Buster Posey has been fully immersed in rehab. He is convinced he'll be back in form by Opening Day, ready to catch, play some first base and hit.
Blue Jays mull installing grass surface
Arguably the biggest news to come out of this week's State of the Franchise in Toronto was the potential for the Blue Jays to install a natural-grass surface at Rogers Centre.
Despite back pain, Crede made an impact
Joe Crede hasn't officially retired, but the former White Sox third baseman understands he's not likely to get back on the playing field. Instead, after three painful back surgeries, Crede is happy being able to spend quality time with his family.
Rangers' concern lies with Hamilton's life, family
Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the club is in the process of hiring an "accountability" partner for outfielder Josh Hamilton.
Rays win arbitration case against Niemann
The Rays continued their run of success in arbitration on Friday, when they won their case with right-hander Jeff Niemann.
Red Sox schedule spring home's opening
The grand opening of JetBlue Park, the Red Sox's new Spring Training home, has been scheduled for Feb. 25, the same day as the team's first full-squad workout.
Pirates sign lefty Tallet to Minor League deal
Brian Tallet, a 34-year-old left-hander who has had some Major League success as a matchup reliever, has been signed to a Minor League contract by the Pirates.
Milwaukee, Marcum meet at midpoint on salary
The Brewers and right-hander Shaun Marcum were minutes away from squaring off in an arbitration hearing Friday when they struck a deal on a $7.725 million, one-year contract, meeting at the midpoint to settle the team's largest remaining arbitration case.
Orioles set short-term goals in long-term plan
Dan Duquette's arrival has been the big buzz around the Orioles this offseason, and the fact he's not making impossible-to-reach goals is encouraging.
Ahead of schedule, Castro eyes spring games
Astros catcher Jason Castro, who missed all of last season with a serious knee injury and underwent foot surgery two months ago, is still aiming to be ready for action when Grapefruit League play begins in a month in Florida.
Hamilton apologizes for drinking alcohol
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, long engaged in a battle against drug and alcohol addiction, publicly apologized for his actions on Monday, when he consumed alcohol in two Dallas establishments.
Anibal awaiting ruling after arbitration hearing
After posting career highs for innings pitched and strikeouts, Anibal Sanchez is in line for a pay raise. The right-hander will find out how much on Saturday.