MLB
Ortiz Promises That He’ll ‘Be Back’
What is causing David Ortiz’s season long slump?
Sabathia Allows Six Runs in Loss Against Orioles
With all the hoopla surrounding the newest additions to the Yankees, Sabathia and Teixeira didn’t quite make a good impression in their debut.
Hamels Won’t Pitch in Phillies Opener Against Braves
Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee stated this afternoon that Cole Hamels won’t pitch on opening night against the Braves.
Astros’ Boone to Undergo Open Heart Surgery
Aaron Boone of the Houston Astros will have to undergo open heart surgery to replace an aortic valve.
Pedroia Wins AL MVP Award
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia won the AL MVP award this Tuesday becoming the first second baseman to earn the award in nearly fifty years.
Ellis Staying With The A’s For At Least 2 More Years
The Oakland Athletics agreed Monday to a 2 year $11 million contract with second baseman Mark Ellis. They also have a club option in the deal that could keep Ellis there thru the 2011 season.
White Sox’s Carlos Quentin Has Broken Wrist
White Sox left fielder and AL home run leader, Carlos Quentin has a broken wrist and will under surgery on Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season.
Guillen, Hillman, Greinke, Olivo Suspended and Fined
Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have both been suspended for five games each for causing trouble during a weekend game with Chicago.
Pirates Beat Yankees for the First Time Since 1960
On Tuesday night the Pirates turned back the clock beating the New York Yankees 12-5 for their first victory against them since Bill Mazeroski’s historic home run determined the 1960 World Series.
Griffey Hits No. 600
Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 600th home run against the Florida Marlins Monday Night, becoming the sixth player in history to reach that milestone.
Former Mets Superstar Mike Piazza Retires
Former Mets superstar Mike Piazza, regarded as the best-hitting catcher in baseball history, announced his retirement on Tuesday following a sixteen season career.
Ray’s Kazmir agrees to $28.5M, 3 year extension
Tampa Bay left-hander Scott Kazmir has agreed to a $28.5 million, three-year extension thru 2011, a deal with a club option that could raise the contract’s value to $39.5 million over four seasons.
Buried Boston Red Sox jersey fetches $175,100 in charity auction
The Boston Red Sox jersey that was secretly buried under the new Yankee Stadium in a failed curse attempt sold Thursday, April 24, 2008 for $175,100 in a charity auction.
Smoltz becomes the 16th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts
Atlanta Braves starter John Smoltz reached 3,000 strikeouts during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
