Carl Crawford will visit Dr. Andrews
Carl Crawford was considered the likely solution for the Red Sox' outfield issues after Jacoby Ellsbury went down with an injury early in the season. But Crawford's own injury rehabilitation has hit some snags. Nick Cafardo Things don't sound very good for Carl Crawford. The Red Sox outfielder returned to Boston to get his ailing [...]
Read MoreMLB honors Jackie Robinson with ballpark tributes
April 15: Young fans pay tribute to Jackie Robinson prior to a MLB baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics in Seattle.AP NEW YORK – LaTroy Hawkins has heard the stories from his 87-year-old grandfather, about his days of Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon, wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42, reacts after driving in [...]
Read MoreJunkman Jamie Moyer back on the baseball diamond at age 49
When 49-year-old Jamie Moyer showed up at the Colorado Rockies spring training camp, there were many who doubted he could get back in the baseball game at his age. "I've had people tell me for years, you know, 'You're too old, you don't throw hard While all of Colorado's veteran legs are still relatively fresh, [...]
Read MoreJamie Moyer, 49, loses Rockies debut to Astros
Astros 7, Rockies 3: JD Martinez homered and drove in three runs, and Houston denied 49-year-old Jamie Moyer a victory in his Colorado debut. Moyer became the oldest player to appear in a game since 1980, when 54-year-old Minnie Minoso played for the At 49 years, 140 days, Jamie Moyer is the oldest starting pitcher [...]
Read MoreRed Sox-Tigers Preview
By James Schmehl | jschmehl@mlive.com DETROIT — Detroit Tigers right-hander Al Alburquerque has been cleared by orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews to begin a throwing program. Alburquerque will remain in Lakeland where he has begun a throwing After off-day, Tigers start settling into routine Posted by on 04-07-2012 03:17 PM. Technically, the Tigers opened their [...]
Read MoreAlbert Pujols: No hits, but Pujols Era begins in Los Angeles
By Mark Saxon | ESPNLosAngeles.com The Los Angeles Angels haven't made a dent in recouping the $240 million they committed to Albert Pujols in December, but they're already seeing some returns on their investment. Sales of Pujols jerseys are the Angels News (no comments): Albert Pujols will likely cause some St. Louis Cardinals fans to [...]
Read MoreForever in pinstripes: Jorge Posada calls it a career, officially retires from …
By Rob Iracane By Rob Iracane | Big League Stew – Tue, Jan 24, 2012 1:34 PM EST Jorge Posada poses with three of the five World Series trophies he won as a member of the Yankees. (AP) Jorge Posada formally announced his retirement from baseball at Click here Jorge Posada's retirement 12:09 AM By [...]
Read MoreTigers Land A Prince
Wednesday Halolinks: Prince Fielder Gets Away From Texas, Moneyball A Hit? Angels news from around the internet. NEW YORK — Slugger Prince Fielder and standout pitcher Tim Lincecum, both 27-year-old Major League Baseball superstars, have agreed to rich new contracts, according to reports on Tuesday. Fielder has agreed to a nine-year deal worth $214 million [...]
Read MoreJorge Posada: Is he a Hall of Famer?
By DAN MARTIN TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees may be looking for a DH, but Jorge Posada said last week's trade of Jesus Montero to Seattle has no impact on him. Posada, who strongly hinted at retirement again Wednesday night, was asked why not. Five-time All-Star catcher and five-time World Series champion Jorge Posada, who [...]
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