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Barry Bonds has more to worry about than an asterisk now. Just three months ago, the former San Francisco Giants star angrily defended himself against steroid allegations on the night he surpassed Hank Aaron to become baseball's home run king. Complete Story...
Joe Nuxhall, who was the youngest player in major league history and the beloved "old left-hander" on Cincinnati Reds radio broadcasts, died late Thursday following a bout with cancer, the team said Friday. He was 79.
New York tax officials say Derek Jeter should have been taxed as a state resident from 2001-03, which potentially could cost the Yankees captain millions of dollars.
The Mets were close to filling their big hole at catcher Thursday night, nearing a contract with free agent Yorvit Torrealba after completing a two-year deal for backup Ramon Castro.
We don't know if Barry Bonds will be convicted. We don't know if Barry Bonds will go to prison. We don't know if Barry Bonds will get to the Hall of Fame.
Turns out Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees had the outline of a record $275 million, 10-year contract in place last weekend, well before their shake-hands-and-make-up meeting.
The 91-year-old daughter of Babe Ruth hopes the federal indictment of home run king Barry Bonds will allow people to focus on what's important: baseball.
Joe Nuxhall, who was the youngest player in major league history and the beloved "old left-hander" on Cincinnati Reds radio broadcasts, died overnight following a bout with cancer, the team said Friday. He was 79.
Jake Peavy has been one of the best pitchers in the National League for years. This season, he pulled away from the pack.
Joe Torre figures Mariano Rivera will end up staying with the Yankees. If not, the Los Angeles Dodgers' new manager has an open spot waiting in his bullpen. "Anybody who doesn't want him is crazy. Let's put it that way," Torre said Wednesday evening.
Baseball's chief operating officer reiterated Wednesday that there's no timetable for commissioner Bud Selig to act on a recommendation that instant replay be used to help umpires with some calls.
The Boston Red Sox will open the 2008 season in Tokyo, and the World Series champions could be leaving Japan's biggest baseball star behind.
Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge barely made a ripple as players. Backup catchers, they both batted a pedestrian .233 in the big leagues.
Cleveland's Eric Wedge has been voted the AL Manager of the Year and Arizona's Bob Melvin has been voted the NL Manager of the Year.
Daisuke Matsuzaka might miss the Boston Red Sox's 2008 season opener at the Tokyo Dome.
C.C. Sabathia beat Josh Beckett at last — albeit a few weeks later than he hoped. Sabathia won the AL Cy Young Award on Tuesday, topping Boston's ace and two other worthy contenders by a comfortable margin to become the first Cleveland Indians pitcher in 35 years to earn the honor.
Mariano Rivera was offered a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the New York Yankees. Now, the team is waiting to hear back from its star closer.
Todd Jones and the busy Detroit Tigers agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract Monday. Jones had 38 saves for the Tigers last season, a year after saving 37 games to help Detroit make the playoffs for the first time since 1987. He had four more in the postseason as the Tigers reached the World Series. He turns 40 in April.
Dustin Pedroia won in a runaway, just like his Red Sox in the World Series. The little Boston second baseman with the big swing was an easy pick for AL Rookie of the Year, while Ryan Braun barely edged Troy Tulowitzki for the NL honor Monday.
Filling needs as fast as possible, the Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs for utility player Omar Infante on Monday.
Jorge Posada prefers to stay with the New York Yankees and believes he is 'really close' to reaching a new deal with the team.
Joe Torre thinks there's a chance Alex Rodriguez could join him in Los Angeles, and the new Dodgers manager sure sounded hopeful. "It's possible," Torre said Friday, repeating that phrase twice as a small grin crept across his face.
Philadelphia shortstop Jimmy Rollins, New York Mets third baseman David Wright and Seattle outfielder Ichiro Suzuki won Silver Slugger awards Friday, complementing the Gold Gloves they earned earlier this week.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff v. BARRY LAMAR BONDS, Defendant
You've just broken the all-time home-run record*, Barry Lamar Bonds, where are you going to go next? What, not Disneyland? Where? To the federal courthouse in the northern district of California? As a defendant in Case No. 07 CR 0732WHA?"
Todd Jones and the busy Detroit Tigers agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract Monday.
Filling needs as fast as possible, the Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs for utility player Omar Infante on Monday.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays officials announced Monday that the team will be shortening its name to the "Tampa Bay Rays," that their updated uniforms will feature a blue-and-white color scheme accented by orange rays of sunshine, and that they are now a minor-league hockey team in the F …
"If you added up what happened yesterday that could affect the Red Sox directly or indirectly, you might grade the day a D.
Looks like agent Scott Boras may be on the hot seat himself. Read as the Yankees and A-Rod try to work something out.
"NEW YORK -- The Boston Red Sox will open their World Series title defense in Tokyo."
The Cubs are close to a deal that would send outfielder Craig Monroe to Minnesota for a player to be named later.
Just last week, at the general managers' meetings, Brian Cashman said that he expected Mike Lowell to return to the Red Sox.
The New York Yankees and Jorge Posada reached agreement late Monday on a four-year, $52.4 million deal that will keep the catcher with the only major league team he's every played for, SI.com has confirmed.
The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed hitting infielder Omar Infante from the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Jacque Jones and a cash consideration.
The Detroit Tigers are close to acquiring outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs for infielder Omar Infante, two sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
"A-Rod does have some iconic value, I guess," says the author of May the Best Team Win: Baseball Economics and Public Policy. "But he didn't do himself a financial favor by opting out of his Yankees contract."
For no other reason than to humor us, could one baseball player please admit he used steroids or human growth hormone for the sole purpose of becoming a better athlete? Just one guy? OK, somebody less clownish than Jose Canseco.
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Tigers and free agent lefty Kenny Rogers have parted ways. Now there are some talks about the Tigers pursuing Dontrelle Willis.
Trying to reinvent itself, the perennial last-place team officially shortened its nickname to simply "Rays" during a celebration that brought a crowd of about 7,000 to a downtown park Thursday night.
OK, so we all know the talk surrounding Barry Bonds and his Home Run record setting achievements. Almost everyone is wanting to place an asterisk beside his name, legend and even on the record ball. This is getting crazily out of hand.
Spurred by an offhand remark from George Steinbrenner's son, the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens want in on the A-Rod sweepstakes.
Trying to reinvent itself, the perennial last-place team officially shortened its nickname to simply "Rays" during a celebration that brought a crowd of about 7,000 to a downtown park Thursday night.
Ask an L.A. fan who they hate more: The Giants or the Yankees. Chances are they'll tell you both.
DETROIT -- Thirteen Gold Gloves, and they're all still meaningful for Ivan Rodriguez. The first one is undoubtedly at least as special for Placido Polanco.
Kenny Rogers has decided he wants to pitch next season, and his agent said Wednesday talks have started with the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers, though, said the left-hander is interested in finding out if other teams are interested in him.
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