MLB Commissioner Bud Selig receiving a contract extension might have been the most predictable move in the history of the sport – but it is technichally still news that the Commish will be the running the MLB through 2014. The […]
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Giants minor leaguer tests positive, suspended
Even during the “offseason,” San Francisco Giants catcher Drew Stiner has been suspended for 50 games, according to the Associated Press. Stiner tested positive for amphetamine and was punished under the Minor League Drug Program. According to the MLB, there […]
Seattle Mariners invite Munenori Kawasaki to spring training
Well, it turns out that Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki is a man of his word. Recall, earlier this year Kawasaki said he would play in America if, and only if, he could play with Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. Well, […]
New York Yankees ink Freddy Garcia
The Winter Meetings have been full of interesting moves thus far. This one might have fallen under the radar, but the New York Yankees signed pitcher Freddy Garcia to a one-year contract and that could be interesting if he can […]
BRAKEIN NEWZ: ESPN trades Valentine to Red Sox for Francona
I know ESPN is the” Worldwide Leader in Sports” but I never thought they would begin to leak into the actual sports world. Recently, ESPN traded their analyst, Bobby Valentine for Boston Red Sox Manager, Terry Francona. The amazing part, […]
Oakland Athletics face opposition about move to San Jose
A team I could really care less about is moving to a place I could care even less about. This is a true story. But. There is a big but. And I like big buts… The “but” is BUT the […]
Yankees closer Rivera to have surgery
The New York Yankees closer, Mariano Rivera, will undergo surgery before the start of next season. The operation shouldn’t have an affect on his pitching as it is to remove polyps from his vocal chords. He goes in for the […]
Terry Francona on the way out in Boston
After eight successful seasons in which he led the Boston Red Sox to two World Championships and an 8-0 World Series record, manager Terry Francona appears to be on the way out in Boston. According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, […]
Mariano Rivera ties MLB record
Mariano Rivera earned his 601st save of his career. Rivera is now tied with Trevor Hoffman. The 601st save of Rivera’s career helped the New York Yankees’ hold on for a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. […]
Today in baseball history…
So, I’ve always wanted to buy one of these baseball fact books. The ones that are filled with random and useless facts. Things like, Who was the first pitcher to strike out back-to-back-to-back batters, but the last strike out was […]