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Thursday 05/16/2013

Rays put Cy Young winner David Price on DL

The Tampa Bay Rays have put AL Cy Young Award winner David Price on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left triceps.

Wednesday 05/15/2013

Verlander, Darvish set for showdown in Texas

Justin Verlander says it's May. Yu Darvish says it's not the first great opposing pitcher he's faced, and won't be his last.

Carlos Zambrano, Phils agree to minor league deal

In a need of a lift in the rotation, the Phillies are taking a chance on Carlos Zambrano.

Column: Cubs need Wrigley, not other way around

If the Cubs were half as good at baseball as they are at artist's renderings, the team would have left Wrigley Field behind long before now.

Tuesday 05/14/2013

Harper sore after collision, sits out vs. Dodgers

Bryce Harper arrived at Dodger Stadium a little bit smarter Tuesday.

Curtis Granderson activated by Yankees

Outfielder Curtis Granderson became the first of the New York Yankees' injured stars to return to the lineup, rejoining the team 2 1/2 months after breaking his right forearm in his first at-bat of spring training.

MLB improves diversity among senior administration

While Major League Baseball teams improved racial diversity in hiring senior administrators, the employment of women is still lagging, according to the annual report by Richard Lapchick's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports at the University of Central Florida.

Justin Upton returns to Arizona in Braves uniform

Justin Upton had a huge night in his return to Arizona with the Atlanta Braves.

Upton huge game in his return to Arizona

Justin Upton snapped a 14-game homerless drought and had four hits to help the Atlanta Braves rout the Diamondbacks 10-1 on Monday night in his return to Arizona.

Bloody Harper leaves game after hitting wall

Bryce Harper has left the game in the fifth inning after the Washington Nationals star ran full-on into the scoreboard in right field at Dodger Stadium on Monday night.

Monday 05/13/2013

Greinke to pitch but Dodgers aren't sure where

Zack Greinke will pitch on Wednesday.

Cubs, Rizzo agree to $41 million, 7-year deal

The Chicago Cubs have viewed Anthony Rizzo as a part of their future since they acquired him.

Sunday 05/12/2013

Chamberlain scolds Rivera before Yankees game

New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain scolded teammate Mariano Rivera before Saturday night's game, telling the star closer never to "shush" him.

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Saturday 05/11/2013

Column: Replay looms after bad week for umpires

By TIM DAHLBERG

Updated: May 16, 2013 - 12:07 am

Take heart, baseball fans. Expanded instant replay is on its way, though it may not be the game changer the sport needs.

Boston's Joel Hanrahan needs season-ending surgery

Updated: May 15, 2013 - 9:09 pm

Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan needs season-ending surgery on his right forearm, which will be require a recovery time of six-to-nine months.

MLB suspends, fines umps after 2nd mistake

By BEN WALKER

Updated: May 16, 2013 - 8:02 am

Major League Baseball suspended umpire Fieldin Culbreth for two games on Friday because he was in charge of the crew that allowed Astros manager Bo Porter to improperly switch relievers in the middle of an inning.

Friday 05/10/2013

Rays' Alex Cobb fans 13 in 4 2-3 innings

Updated: May 17, 2013 - 8:10 am

Tampa Bay Alex Cobb has struck out 13 in 4 2-3 innings Friday night, becoming the first pitcher in major league history to fan that many batters and fail to make it through the fifth inning.

Column: Baseball must act now to protect pitchers

By PAUL NEWBERRY

Updated: May 15, 2013 - 2:06 am

Bryce Florie wonders why any pitcher would resist wearing a little extra protection on his head.

Thursday 05/09/2013

Sox move Hanrahan to 60-day DL, surgery possible

Updated: May 14, 2013 - 4:05 am

Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan will be sidelined at least two months and is scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews for an examination that could determine whether the pitcher needs surgery.

MLB says umpires made `improper call'

By TOM WITHERS

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 9:11 pm

Major League Baseball says the umpires were wrong.

Hit by liner, Happ says 'I feel really fortunate'

By FRED GOODALL and RONALD BLUM

Updated: May 13, 2013 - 1:07 pm

J.A. Happ isn't sure how he'll react when gets on a mound again. One thing he does know is that he's going to try to forget what happened Tuesday night.

Column: Angels, Dodgers prove money not everything

By TIM DAHLBERG

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 3:04 am

Don Mattingly talked about moving furniture around, though the way the Dodgers have played this season there must be a couple of chairs missing in Chavez Ravine. Two six-game losing streaks and sole possession of last place in the National League West isn't exactly what Magic Johnson and company had in mind when they coughed up $2 billion for the team and $215 million for their first opening-day roster.

Wednesday 05/08/2013

Halladay to have shoulder surgery, eyes '13 return

By JANIE McCAULEY

Updated: May 11, 2013 - 11:11 pm

For Roy Halladay, arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome throwing shoulder became the best-case scenario when he had prepared himself for the worst _ a career-ending injury that would force his retirement when he's far from ready.

Tuesday 05/07/2013

Dodgers' Kemp makes cancer-stricken fan's day

By JOE RESNICK

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 12:05 am

Matt Kemp became an Internet sensation after an impromptu gesture he made toward a cancer-stricken Dodgers fan attending a game at San Francisco's AT&T Park.

Helton pleads guilty to driving while impaired

Updated: May 11, 2013 - 12:11 am

Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton has been sentenced to a year of probation and 24 hours of community service after pleading guilty to driving while ability-impaired.

Teixeira, Nova improving; A-Rod works out again

By LARRY LAGE

Updated: May 18, 2013 - 10:18 pm

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says he could be ready to take on-field batting practice for the first time Friday since hurting his right wrist two months ago.

Monday 05/06/2013

Former MLB outfielder Otis Nixon arrested

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 11:19 pm

Former Major League outfielder Otis Nixon has been arrested on drug charges following a weekend traffic stop in suburban Atlanta.

A-Rod on field for 1st time since hip surgery

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 10:09 pm

Alex Rodriguez is back on the field for the first time since surgery on his left hip almost four months ago.

Sunday 05/05/2013

Phillies' Halladay to have tests on sore shoulder

By AARON BRACY

Updated: May 10, 2013 - 3:11 am

Roy Halladay has discomfort in his right shoulder and the struggling Philadelphia Phillies pitcher is headed to Los Angeles for tests.

6-time All-Star McCann set to come off DL Monday

By CHARLES ODUM

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 10:09 pm

Atlanta's six-time All-Star catcher Brian McCann is ready to come off the disabled list on Monday when the Braves open a series in Cincinnati.

Peavy to miss a 2nd straight start

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 10:09 pm

Jake Peavy will miss a second consecutive start for the Chicago White Sox because of back spasms.

Friday 05/03/2013

Some Metallica members hope for more sports nights

By JANIE McCAULEY

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 8:11 am

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo sure could get used to this: a tour of sorts, with stops at the Bay Area's professional and college sporting venues. Or even some travel to ballparks and arenas beyond Northern California.

Cardinals Motte to have Tommy John surgery

Updated: May 09, 2013 - 7:15 am

St. Louis right-hander Jason Motte will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week.

Thursday 05/02/2013

MLB, players give $100K to Texas explosion victims

Updated: May 08, 2013 - 5:03 am

Major League Baseball and the players association are donating a combined $100,000 to victims of the Texas fertilizer plant explosion that killed at least 14 people and injured about 200.

Study: Adults minimize steroid use as problem

By RONALD BLUM

Updated: May 07, 2013 - 11:06 pm

American adults rank steroid use among adolescents as less of a problem than alcohol, bullying, marijuana and sexually transmitted diseases, according to a study released Thursday that was co-commissioned by baseball's Hall of Fame.

Wednesday 05/01/2013

Cubs chairman threatens to move team from Wrigley

By JASON KEYSER

Updated: May 10, 2013 - 10:31 pm

The owner of the Chicago Cubs threatened to move the team out of Wrigley Field for the first time publicly if his plans for a big, new video screen are blocked, saying Wednesday he needs new advertising revenue to help bankroll a $500 million renovation of the storied ballpark.

Tuesday 04/30/2013

Tired tale: Moss, A's reflect on 19-inning win

By MIKE WAGAMAN

Updated: May 06, 2013 - 5:12 am

A few hours after he ended the longest game in the majors this season, Brandon Moss and his 3-year-old son sat together at home and stayed awake to watch television replays.

Johnson: Strasburg may have irritated nerve in arm

By CHARLES ODUM

Updated: May 06, 2013 - 6:13 am

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg may have irritated a nerve in his right arm using an electrical stimulation machine.

Marlins' Stanton expects to out for about a month

By STEVEN WINE

Updated: May 06, 2013 - 6:14 am

Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton expects to be sidelined for about a month because of a strained right hamstring.

Saturday 07/09/2011

Derek Jeter hits a home run for his 3,000th hit

From staff and wire reports

Updated: July 09, 2011 - 7:45 pm

Mobbed by his pinstriped pals after the ball sailed into the left-field seats, showered by ovations from his fans, Derek Jeter stood alone — the first New York Yankees player to reach 3,000 hits.

Wednesday 08/04/2010

Alex Rodriguez hits home run No. 600

By RONALD BLUM

Updated: August 09, 2010 - 11:07 am

Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player to hit 600 home runs Wednesday, reaching the milestone after a 12-game drought _ and exactly three years to the day after his 500th homer _ with a drive off Toronto's Shaun Marcum in the first inning at Yankee Stadium.

Friday 05/08/2009

Ramirez suspended 50 games for drugs

By BETH HARRIS and RONALD BLUM, Associated Press

Posted: May 08, 2009

LOS ANGELES - Manny Ramirez joined a growing lineup of All-Stars linked to drugs Thursday, with the dreadlocked slugger banished for 50 games by a sport that cannot shake free from scandal.

Thursday 05/07/2009

Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez suspended for positive drug test

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer

Posted: May 07, 2009

NEW YORK - Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, becoming the latest high-profile player ensnared in the sport's drug scandals.