Category Archives: Baseball News
Bryce Harper already one of the guys in Nationals’ camp—and could stick
xml feed VIERA, Fla.—Bryce Harper might not make the Washington Nationals’ opening-day roster but he has arrived as a big leaguer. When your teammates give you a hard time, you’ve become part of the club. Harper was met with some … Continue reading
Flaws in MLB’s testing program could prove fatal for the game
“Fatally flawed.” That’s the line from Ryan Braun’s press conference in Phoenix on Friday that should outlast all the rest. Outlast even the terms he used to describe himself that always will be open to interpretation: “innocent,” “vindicated” and “exonerated.” … Continue reading
Nationals reportedly interested in Diamondbacks’ Gerardo Parra
The Washington Nationals’ search for a center fielder could lead them to Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Gerardo Parra. According to the Nationals’ website, the team has interest in Parra, who might be expendable after the Diamondbacks signed free-agent left fielder … Continue reading
Red Sox owner John Henry will apologize to Carl Crawford for remarks
Back in October, Boston Red Sox owner John Henry told a Boston-area radio station that he disagreed with the decision to sign left fielder Carl Crawford to a seven-year, $142 million contract before the 2011 season. And now he plans … Continue reading
Twins reliever Joel Zumaya injures elbow in throwing session
Oft-injured righthander Joel Zumaya apparently suffered an elbow injury during his throwing session with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday morning, the team’s website reports. He will have an MRI exam on Sunday. Zumaya, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers from … Continue reading
Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals still have bridge to gap for extension
VIERA, Fla.—All-Star third baseman Ryan Zimmerman says he wants to remain with the Washington Nationals for his entire career. The Nationals say they want to sign him to a contract extension. But the sides have been unable to complete a … Continue reading
Ryan Braun doesn’t have many believers in Mets’ clubhouse
The reaction from major league players to Ryan Braun’s successful appeal of his 50-game suspension generally has been favorable. But not so much in the New York Mets’ clubhouse. On Thursday, an arbiter made history by overturning Braun’s punishment for … Continue reading
Upon arrival to camp, Cubs’ Starlin Castro says little about assault claim
Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro reported to spring training Friday and met with reporters. However, he spoke only briefly about the sexual assault accusations a woman has made about him. The alleged incident took place in Chicago in September, right … Continue reading
Manny Ramirez arrives in A’s camp, says he is a new man
Manny Ramirez reported to Oakland A’s camp Friday and promised to be a much different person than the one who abruptly retired after playing only five games last season and after learning he had tested positive for a banned substance … Continue reading
Sample collector now in the eye of the storm after Ryan Braun’s speech
During his news conference Friday to discuss his successful appeal of his 50-game suspension, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun stopped just short of accusing the person who collected his urine sample of tampering with it. The feeling is that … Continue reading
