Category Archives: Baseball News
Cabrera’s early work at 3B has Tigers ‘thrilled’
xml feed When it was determined that Miguel Cabrera would be the Detroit Tigers’ starting third baseman in 2012, “thrilled” was not the first word that popped into anyone’s mind. But that’s the one manager Jim Leyland used Monday when … Continue reading
Rays lefty Moore slowed by mild stomach muscle strain
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Matt Moore, one of baseball’s brightest young prospects, didn’t throw live batting practice today because of what he and the team are calling a mild “lower abdominal strain,” the Tampa Tribune reported on its website. According … Continue reading
Two arms: Cardinals heed call to monitor aces’ spring progress
JUPITER, Fla.—Cardinals current ace Chris Carpenter says he feels great. Cardinals past and future ace Adam Wainwright says he’s right where he wants to be. And all is well for the World Series champions. Adam Wainwright will turn 31 and … Continue reading
Reds, reliever Marshall near contract extension
GOODYEAR, Ariz.—Sean Marshall hasn’t thrown an official pitch for the Cincinnati Reds, but the team knows enough about him to know it wants him for the long term. Marshall is in the final year of his current deal, which he … Continue reading
Rockies pitcher Nicasio continues amazing recovery
The scene was frightening. Colorado Rockies righthander Juan Nicasio had just taken a line drive hit by Ian Desmond off his temple. He collapsed on the Coors Field mound and lay motionless before being carted off and taken to the … Continue reading
What really happened with Ryan Braun? Inquiring, cluttered minds want to know
So many questions abound, the addled brain hurts from trying to sort through them all. But as Alberto Contador might have said as he eyed a juicy piece of steak, let’s take a stab and hope it doesn’t burn. Either … Continue reading
Rockies turn to veterans after disappointing 2011
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The aging process was rapid. Jeremy Guthrie has started at least 30 games each of the last four seasons. (AP Photo) The Colorado Rockies went from a young team with a history of underachieving to an old … Continue reading
Indians closer Chris Perez out for four to six weeks
Cleveland Indians All-Star closer Chris Perez, who posted 36 saves in 2011, could be sidelined for up to six weeks with a strained left oblique, according to MLB.com. The Tribe has not ruled out the possibility of Perez, 26, being … Continue reading
Nationals agree to long-term deal with Ryan Zimmerman
The Washington Nationals and All-Star third baseman Ryan Zimmerman agreed to a long-term contract extension Sunday morning, according to multiple reports. The six-year, $100 million deal includes a club option for a seventh year and could keep Zimmerman, 27, in … Continue reading
Boston Red Sox ban beer in their clubhouse
The Boston Red Sox, whose 2011 September collapse will forever be linked to the “fried chicken and beer” scandal, have banned beer in their clubhouse for the 2012 season, according to ESPNBoston.com. New manager Bobby Valentine also announced beer consumption … Continue reading
