Rangers defeat Diamondbacks 9-8 in 12 innings
Chris Davis and David Murphy hit back-to-back homers in the 12th inning, Andruw Jones also homered and the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on Thursday night. Davis matched a career... Read more
Padres ace Peavy turns down trade to White Sox
Jake Peavy is staying with the San Diego Padres. The ace pitcher turned down a trade to the Chicago White Sox, choosing Thursday to remain with his longtime team. The Padres and White Sox had reached... Read more
Girardi says hip bothered A-Rod last year
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team is being cautious with Alex Rodriguez’s ailing right hip because he had some problems with it last year. “Alex expressed a little stiffness. There... Read more
Yankees sign Wang as shopping spree continues
The New York Yankees continued to firm up their starting rotation by signing pitcher Wang Chien-Ming to a one-year $5 million deal, the Major League Baseball team said on Monday. After signing free agents... Read more
Dave Smith remembered for generosity
Dave Smith, a former All-Star closer who holds the Houston Astros record for games pitched, died Wednesday. He was 53. Former big leaguer Tim Flannery said Smith apparently died of a heart attack, but... Read more
Big pitcher, big money: Yanks land Sabathia
There is no recession for the New York Yankees. Flexing the economic muscle of their new billion-dollar ballpark and ignoring industrywide nervousness over big-money deals, the Yankees landed the top free-agent... Read more
Rays look to win spot in Series against Phillies
The Tampa Bay Rays look win the American League pennant tonight and earn a spot in the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Rays lead the Boston Red Sox 3 games to 1. Boston will be looking... Read more
Baseball playoffs start today with Brewers-Phils
Baseball’s playoffs begin this afternoon in Philadelphia with Game One of the National League Division Series between the East champion Phillies and wild-card Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies are... Read more