Koehler escapes liner in more ways than one
Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria certainly had Tom Koehler's back in a crazy third inning on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park. Read more
Giants send down Kontos to clear spot for Peavy
George Kontos was sent back to Triple-A Fresno after Saturday night's game as the Giants made room for newly acquired right-hander Jake Peavy's debut on Sunday. Read more
Arsenal upstaged by Red Bulls
Arsenal suffered defeat in their only pre-season fixture in the United States, losing 1-0 to the New York Red Bulls […] Read more
Mettenberger: It’s ‘never fun’ to get punched
Titans rookie quarterback Zach Mettenberger knows only too well the intensity of the Alabama-LSU rivalry. Read more
Despite great heights, Maddux true to roots
Greg Maddux surprised many when he decided that the hat on his Hall of Fame plaque would not include a team logo. But those folks who simply assumed that he…Read more
Spink winner Angell covered baseball like no other
Finally, the distinguished outsider has been affixed as part of baseball's firmament of stars. Roger Angell, graceful master of prose for The New Yorker for five decades and counting, was…Read more
Papi awarded double after fan interference call stands
David Ortiz thought he had cracked a home run off Tampa Bay starter Jeremy Hellickson with two outs and the bases empty in the top of the first inning Saturday.…Read more
Morneau takes first BP since being placed on DL
Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau, whose last action was before the All-Star break, took batting practice on the field Saturday for the first time since being placed on the 15-day…Read more
Red Sox GM doesn’t rule out dealing Lester
Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington, in a conference call with reporters following the trade of pitcher Jake Peavy, did not rule out a trade of ace left-hander Jon Lester,…Read more
Brewers scanning market, won’t force deals
With the non-waiver Trade Deadline coming on Thursday, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is perusing the list of available players, but he feels no urgency to just make a deal. Read more