Okay, so this streak won’t mean anything in a week but humor me for a second. Los Angeles Dodgers’ slugger Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 28 games Monday. It puts the sixth-year man halfway to the record 56-game […]
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Chase Utley plays in simulated game; Phillies injury updates
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley took a significant step in his rehabitation to getting back to baseball. Utley, who is battling back from chondromalicia and patellar tendinitis in his knee, played 3 innings in a simulated game on Sunday afternoon. […]
Kevin Millwood opts out of contract with Yankees, now faces free agency
Right handed pitcher Kevin Millwood has opted out of his minor-league contract with the New York Yankees. ESPN’s Buster Olney was the first to report. Millwood signed with the Yankees at the end of Spring Training in hopes of eventually […]
Derek Lowe charged with drunken driving
The Georgia State Patrol charged Atlanta Braves pitcher Derek Lowe with drunken driving. More to come…
Brewers’ Almonte on DL for concussion
Brewers’ utility man Erick Almonte is the first major leaguer placed on the new seven-day disabled list for concussions. Brewers manager Ron Roenicke told reporters the team decided to send Almonte home under sleep supervision. And the decision, having the […]
Reds’ Mike Leake arrested
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake was booked into the Hamilton County Justice Center today, accused of theft, according to cincinnati.com. Leake allegedly stole $59.88 from the downtown Cincinnati Macy’s. The store’s loss prevention team stopped Leake and the store’s security […]
Blue Jays make moves, trade with A’s
After dropping back-to-back games against teh Red Sox, the Blue Jays are making moves. The Toronto Blue Jays traded southpaw David Purcey to the Oakland Athletics for to right-hander Daniel Farquhar. Farquhar, 24, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays […]
Lenny Dykstra arrested
Former MLB outfielder Lenny Dykstra was arrested on Thursday in California on charges of bankruptcy fraud. Dykstra, a former outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, has been charged with one count of embezzlement dating back to a […]
Red Sox sign Adrian Gonzalez to 7-yr $154 million extension
The Boston Red Sox and 1st baseman Adrian Gonzalez have finally agreed to a long-term contract extension. The 7-year $154 million has long been considered a formality after the Red Sox acquired the slugger from the San Diego Padres back […]
Carlos Delgado Retires
Carlos Delgado ‘gado’ go home – he is retiring from baseball. He is currently recovering from a hip injury and announced he won’t try and return to baseball after a two-year hiatus. He made the announcement from Puetro Rico. The […]