The Washington Nationals have named former Seattle Mariners skipper John McLaren as their new interim manager. McLaren takes over for Jim Riggleman, who abruptly resigned on Thursday. Riggleman said the team was not committed to him over the long term. […]
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Yankee’s Jeter unsure about return
There isn’t much of a timetable as of yet for Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. He told reporters – after his fourth day at the Yankee Spring Training complex – he doesn’t know when he will be able to return from […]
Eugene Emeralds take back-to-back games from Volcanoes
KEISER, Ore – The Emeralds 2011 first round pick second baseman Cory Spangenberg continues to show why he was selected with the 10th overall pick in this years draft. Spangenberg helped lead the way for the Emeralds, a farm team […]
Eugene Emeralds’ Donavan Tate continues to show growth against Volcanoes
KEISER, Ore. – The Eugene Emeralds once again showed showed that the game is not over until the final inning is finished — by having another late game rally to come back and win a game against the Salem-Keiser Volcanoes, 4-3. […]
Jose Contreras out 4-6 weeks
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Contreras will miss the next 4-6 weeks due to a grade one strain of the flexor tendon in his right pitching elbow. The Phillies placed Contreras on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday morning. To […]
Nationals Jim Riggleman resigns
Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman has resigned. Riggleman said the team was not committed to him over the long term. The Nationals had not given him an answer on his optionn for the 2012 season. The Nationals are currently one […]
Bonds may face another trial
Barry Bonds might be facing more time in front of a judge. Federal prosecutors are due in court Thursday with plans to discuss yet another trial surrounding the All-Star. Sides will meet and determine if another perjury trial for Bonds […]
Torii Hunter leaves game, now “day-to-day”
Torii Hunter is a freight train with a mitt. He left the Los Angeles Angels’ game at Florida after making a running catch into the right-field wall. Hard. Really, really hard. The fourt-time All-Star hit the wall while tracking down […]
Boise’s Chen takes charge against Eugene Emeralds
EUGENE. Ore – In the final game of a five game series between the Boise Hawks and the Eugene Emeralds, Hawk’s center fielder Pin-Chieh Chen dominated the Emeralds pitchers on way to the 11-6 victory for the Chicago Cubs farm […]
Jose Reyes won’t talk to Mets about contract
Jose Reyes isn’t planning on having any discussion witht he New York Mets about his contract anytime soon. He told the Mets he’s not interested in negotiating a new contract during the season. This surfaced after Mets General Manager, Sandy […]