The Negro Leagues will be featured on upcoming 44-cent stamps as part of the postal service's 2010 postage program, joining the likes of Nobel Prize winner Mother Teresa, Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin and Oscar winner Katharine Hepburn.
New Postage Stamps Will Salute the Negro Leagues....
The Associated Press has learned the New York Mets and free agent slugger Jason Bay have reached a preliminary deal. The 31-year-old outfielder is expected to sign a four-year pact worth about $65 million.
The Philadelphia Phillies got ace Roy Halladay from Toronto and traded Cliff Lee to Seattle on Wednesday, completing a complicated, four-team deal that featured a pair of Cy Young winners.
Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and John Lackey are some of the big name players who are involved in deals that are in the works in Major League Baseball.
Andy Pettitte stays with the Yankees while Kevin Milwood and several others go elsewhere during Wednesday's winter meetings in Indianapolis.
The Yankees have reached tentative agreement Tuesday on a three-team, seven-player deal that would send Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson to New York. The Diamondbacks would get Tigers hurler Edwin Jackson, and Detroit would land four players.
Derek Jeter has been selected Sports Illustrated's sportsman of the year, becoming the first member of the New York Yankees to win the award.
Bob Sheppard has no intentions of returning to his longtime job as the public address announcer at Yankee Stadium, MLB.com reported Thursday.
St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols is a unanimous winner in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and collects his second straight and third overall NL MVP award.
Twins catcher Joe Mauer missed the first month of the season due to injury but bounced back to post an MVP campaign. He was a runaway winner in balloting for the AL award.
Giants ace Tim Lincicum wins his second straight Cy Young Award in a tight 3-way race
Angels manager Mike Scioscia is the baseball writer's choice for American League manager of the year.
After leading a near-miraculous turnaround, Colorado's Jim Tracy easily outdistances Tony La Russa of the Cardinals in balloting for NL manager of the year.
Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke, who posted the lowest ERA in the majors, is the winner of the American League Cy Young Award.
Oakland Athletics All-Star closer Andrew Bailey is voted American League Rookie of the Year.
Florida Marlin Chris Coghlan bats his way to the National League Rookie of the Year honors.
Baseball's active home run leader with 630, Ken Griffey Jr., agreed on Wednesday to another one-year contract with Seattle's Mariners.
The New York Yankees got the keys to the city for their World Series win, after parading up Broadway through a storm of confetti. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg bestowed the honor on the team at a ceremony on the steps of City Hall.
Hideki Matsui tied a World Series record with six RBIs as the New York Yankees won their 27th championship with a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The AP''s John Klobucar reports from Yankee Stadium.
It was pure baseball ecstasy early Thursday morning for the Yankees, who reveled in a champagne celebration after winning the World Series in six games against the Phillies. After the game, the champions spoke about their latest accomplishment.
Fans in Times Square celebrated the New York Yankees 27th World Series title Wednesday night. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3, winning the series four games to two.
The Yankees won their 27th World Series Wednesday night, beating the Phillies, 7-3, in Game 6. Hideki Matsui drove in six runs with a home run, double and single and became the first Japanese-born player named World Series MVP.
The Yanks send 37-year-old Andy Pettitte to the mound for Game 6 Tuesday night in hopes of closing out the visiting Phils, who start 38-year-old Pedro Martinez. Here are their thoughts.
Chase Utley homered twice to tie a World Series record and the Phillies forced a sixth game by beating the Yankees, 8-6, Monday night. Cliff Lee pitched into the eighth inning to get his second win of the series.
A. J. Burnett will be opposed by fellow Razorback Cliff Lee of the Phillies Monday night as the Yankees try to wrap up the World Series by winning Game 5 in Philadelphia.
Johnny Damon's steal of two bases on the same play and Alex Rodriguez's RBI double Sunday night snapped a ninth-inning tie, leading the Yankees to a 7-4 victory over the Phillies.
The Yankees rallied with three runs in the ninth inning to beat the Phillies, 7-4, Sunday. New York leads the World Series three games to one. Alex Rodriguez doubled in the winning run. Johnny Damon added three hits for the Yanks.
The first instant replay call in World Series history turned an Alex Rodriguez double into a home run and the Yankees clubbed the Phillies 8-5 in Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park.
Yankees , Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, Mark Teixeira and Andy Pettitte comment on the team's 8-5 victory. Losing pitcher Cole Hamels talks about a replay-aided home run by Rodriguez while Phillies teammate Shane Victorino looks ahead to Game 4.
Alex Rodriguez, Nick Swisher and Hideki Matsui homer as the Yankees down the Phillies 8-5 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Rodriguez belts a two-run shot after the Phils go up 3-0.
Associated Press baseball reporters John Klobucar, Ron Blum and Mike Fitzpatrick compare notes in preparation for the shift of the World Series from New York to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Saturday.
With New York desperate for a win, Yankees Game 2 starting pitcher A.J. Burnett delivered, leading his team to a World Series-tying 3-1 home win Thursday night. Afterwards, players on both teams assessed the defensive-minded ball game.
Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui homered as the Yankees tied the World Series at a game apiece, with a 3-1 win in Game 2 in New York. A.J. Burnett struck out nine Phillies to pick up the victory.
The Phillies stunned the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday, winning 6-1 on the road to take control of the Fall Classic. The talk in both clubhouses was about winning pitcher Cliff Lee, who threw a complete-game gem.
Chase Utley hit a pair of solo home runs, and Cliff Lee struck out 10 Yankees, as the Phillies won Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday, 6-1. Utley has reached base in 26 straight postseason games. Game 2 of the Series is Thursday in New York.
The Philadelphia woman charged with offering to perform various sex acts for World Series tickets and her husband are going to Saturday's game. Find out how they got free tickets.
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken traded his old Baltimore Orioles' uniform for a business suit, as an owner of minor league baseball teams.
It's Broad Street vs Broadway with New Jersey stuck in the middle. Find out which team people in a New Jersey town plan to cheer for when the Yankees and Phillies face off in the World Series Wednesday night.
Former home run king Mark McGwire is back in baseball, as the hitting coach with the St. Louis Cardinals, who on Monday announced that Tony La Russsa will return to manage the team next season.
Baseball analyst Steve Phillips was fired by ESPN on Sunday night, less than a week after he admitted having an affair with a production assistant at the cable network.
Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia and manager Joe Girardi talk about winning the ALCS Sunday night. Angels center fielder Torii Hunter and manager Mike Scioscia say the Yankees played well.
The New York Yankees advanced to their 40th World Series Sunday with an ALCS-clinching 5-2 win over the Angels. Johnny Damon drove in two rus in the win. The World Series begins Wednesday.
After giving up the lead in the seventh inning, the Angels rallied Thursday night to beat the Yankees, 7-6, and force a Game 6 in the ALCS. Starter John Lackey, manager Mike Scioscia, and reliever Brian Fuentes discussed the victory.
The Angels forced a Game 6 with a 7-6 victory over the Yankees Thursday night. The Angels trail the ALCS three games to two. Kendry Morales and Vladimir Guerrero each had two RBIs. Game 6 is Saturday in New York.
Jayson Werth, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies talk about their series-clinching win over the Dodgers. Dodger manager Joe Torre and center fielder Matt Kemp discuss losing the game and series.
The AP's Jim Militello reports from Philadelphia, where the Phillies beat the Dodgers, 10-4, Wednesday night to win the NLCS in five games and earn a return trip to the World Series. Jayson Werth homered twice in the win.
Riding C.C. Sabathia's dominating pitching performance and Alex Rodriguez's hot bat, the Yankees are one game away from a World Series berth after pounding the Angels, 10-1, Tuesday in Game 4 of the ALCS. Both teams were impressed with Sabathia.
The Yankees beat the Angels, 10-1, Tuesday to grab a three-games-to-one lead in the ALCS. Alex Rodriguez hit his fifth postseason home run in the win. CC Sabathia struck out five in eight innings for New York.
The Philadelphia Phillies now hold a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after rallying in the 9th inning to win 5-4. Shortstop Jimmy Rollins had a game-winning hit with two outs in the bottom of the 9th.
The Los Angeles Angels won a dramatic game 3 Monday afternoon, outlasting the New York Yankees in 11-innings. The Angels scored the game-winning run with a two out double by Jeff Mathis. The Angels at one time in the game trailed 3-0.
One out away from a loss, the Phillies instead won Game 4 of the NLCS, beating the Dodgers, 5-4, on Jimmy Rollins ninth inning double. The AP's Jim Militello reports from Philadelphia.
The AP's John Klobucar reports from Anaheim, where Jeff Mathis doubled in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning Monday, as the Angels beat the Yankees, 5-4, in Game 3 of the ALCS.
Philadelphia's Jayson Werth, Jimmy Rollins and Cliff Lee talk about their 11-0 rout of the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLCS Sunday. Matt Kemp and Russell Martin of the Dodgers also react to Sunday's contest.
The Phillies took a two-games-to-one lead in the NLCS with an 11-0 rout of the Dodgers in Philadelphia Sunday night. Ryan Howard had three RBIs and Shane Victorino added a three-run homer in the win.
The Yankees take advantage of a fielding blunder to beat the Los Angeles Angels Saturday and take command of the American League Championship series.
The New York Yankees might have been cold, but it was the Los Angeles Angels who froze up with three errors in the opener of the American League Championship Series played in 45-degree weather at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees took advantage of some Angels' charity and solid starting pitching from CC Sabathia to win game one of the American League Championship Series Friday.
The Dodgers' Andre Ethier and Russell Martin talk about their victory over Philadelphia Friday in Game 2 of the NLCS. Phillies starting pitcher discussed his future and 2nd baseman talks about his costly throwing error
A throwing error and a bases loaded walk spoiled a pitching gem by Pedro Martinez as the Dodgers came from behind to beat the Philles 2-1 in game two of the NLCS
Brad Lidge, J.A. Happ, Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard of the Phillies, and manager Charlie Manuel talk about their Game 1 win in the NLCS Thursday. Dodger manager Joe Torre and catcher Russell Martin discuss the series opener as well.
The Phillies won the opener of the NLCS with the Dodgers, 8-6, Thursday night. Carlos Ruiz and Raul Ibanez each hit three-run homers in the win. Manny Ramirez homered in a losing cause for LA.
Philadelphia's Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee and Charlie Manuel talk about winning the NLDS over Colorado Monday night. Rockies manager Jim Tracy praised the Phillies in defeat.
Ryan Howard hit a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning and scored on Jayson Werth's single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Colorado Rockies, 5-4 Monday night, to reach the NL championship series.
The Phillies now lead their NLDS series two games to one, after beating the Colorado Rockies 6-5 Sunday. Brad Lidge was able to get the final three outs to save the game for the Phils.
The Yankees beat the Twins Sunday, 4-1, to sweep the ALDS. Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada homered in the win for New York. Andy Pettitte struck out seven to pick up the win. The Yanks meet the Angels in the next round of the playoffs.
The Angels score three times with two outs in the ninth to pull out a 7-6 victory and complete a three-game sweep of the Red Sox in the AL Division Series.
Dodger manager Joe Torre and hitting star Andre Ethier reflect on their series clinching win over the Cardinals in the NLDS Saturday night
With a combination of tough pitching and timely hitting the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 5-1 Saturday night to complete a sweep in their NL Division Series.
The Angels pitching continued to dominate the Red Sox in game 2 of their ALDS
The Yankees Mark Teixeira homered in the bottom of the 11th for a 4-3 win over the Twins and a 2-0 ALDS lead
The Associated Press has published a new book, "New York Yankees 365," which chronicles the history of baseball's winningest team.
Torii Hunter belted a long home run as the Angels beat the Red Sox, 5-0, in their playoff series opener Thursday. LA starter John Lackey gave up just four hits in the win. The Angels held Boston without an extra-base hit.
After Matt Holliday dropped a line drive with two outs in the ninth, the Dodgers rallied for two runs and a 3-2 win that gives them a 2-0 lead in the NLDS. Game 3 is set for Saturday in St. Louis.
Yorvit Torrealba smacks a two-run homer and Dexter Fowler drives in two runs as the Rockies beat the Phillies 5-4 Thursday to square the NL division series at a game apiece.
In the 21 seasons behind the microphone, John Sterling has developed an unmistakable brand of broadcasting as the Yankees radio play-by-play man. His unique, signature calls have produced legions of fans -- as well as an equal share of critics.
Matt Kemp hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers beat the Cardinals, 5-3, Wednesday in the NLDS opener. The teams set a division series record by stranding a combined 30 runners. Game 2 is Thursday at Dodger Stadium.
The Yankees won the opener of their AL playoff series against Minnesota, 7-2, Wednesday night in New York. Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui homered, and CC Sabathia struck out eight in the win. Game two of the series is Friday.
Cliff Lee was dominant in his postseason debut, tossing a six-hitter in the Phillies 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies Wednesday in the opener of their National League division series.
The Minnesota Twins scored in the bottom of the 12th inning to edge Detroit 6-5 in a one-game playoff to win the American League Central title.
There have only been 13 triple crowns in baseball. Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols made a run at the rare feat this season, leading the majors with 47 homers. He was also third in the National League in batting average and RBIs.
Both the Tigers and Twins won Sunday, leaving them tied for the AL Central lead. Detroit and Minnesota will play a one-game tiebreaker Tuesday at the Metrodome. It's the second straight year that a tiebreaker will decide the division champ.
The Big East and Big 12 Conferences will play in a new college football bowl game in 2010 at the new Yankee Stadium. In a news conference Wednesday, it was announced the game would be played between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Fighting to stay out of last place in the American League central division, Cleveland fired former A.L. Manager of the Year Eric Wedge Wednesday.
The Tigers hold a two-game lead over the Twins in the AL Central, after splitting a doubleheader with Minnesota Tuesday. The Red Sox won the AL wildcard berth, when Texas lost to the LA Angels.
The Tigers and Twins open a four-game series Monday night with Detroit holding a two-game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central race headed into the final week of the season.
The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday Bobby Cox will retire as manager after the 2010 season. The 68-year-old Cox began the day with 2,408 regular-season wins as a manager, which ranks him fourth all-time.
A Phillies fan scooped up a foul ball and gave it to his toddler-- only to watch her throw it right back.
The National League wild card race is shaping up to be a close one, while Boston appears in control of the American League wild card hunt heading into Wednesday play.
The Tigers will honor longtime broadcaster Ernie Harwell during Wednesday's game. The 91-year-old was recently diagnosed with an inoperable cancer.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has become the team's all-time hits leader, surpassing Lou Gehrig with his 2,722nd.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig's longstanding team record for career hits with three in a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay Wednesday night. Jeter now has 2,721 base hits.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are assured of a record-breaking 17th consecutive losing season with their 10th loss in 11 games in a 4-2 final against the Chicago Cubs on Monday
Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum of the wild-card contending Giants goes up against 3-time Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez of the NL East-leading Phillies Thursday night.
After trading blows for the past week, the Rockies and Giants enter the last month of the 2009 baseball season tied for the National League wild card.
The AL East-leading Yankees beat the White Sox Sunday, 8-3, to improve baseball's best record to 82-48. Mark Teixeira hit his 32nd home run in the win. Johnny Damon hit his 24th homer of the season for New York.
Adam Wainwright of St. Louis became the majors' first 16-game winner, in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Nationals. Chris Carpenter has the best earned run average in baseball. Joel Pineiro has 13 wins for the Cards, leaders of the NL Central.
After a miserable start that cost manager Clint Hurdle his job, the Rockies look to continue their comeback under Jim Tracy when they host the NL West-leading Dodgers.
All-time hits leader Pete Rose was banned for life from baseball twenty years ago after a major league investigation that included allegations of betting on baseball. AP Baseball Writer Ben Walker said Rose will eventually be reinstated.
Hideki Matsui hit two of the Yankees' five home runs in an 8-4 win in Boston Sunday night. Derek Jeter homered to lead off the game. Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano also went deep in the victory.
Philadelphia's Eric Bruntlett made an unassisted triple play to end Philadelphia's 9-7 win Sunday over the Mets. He's just the second player in big league history to get the last three outs of a game on his own.
The Washington Nationals introduced No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg to fans and media in the nation's capital Friday.
There's a hint of desperation in Boston, where the Red Sox open a three-game series with the American League East-leading New York Yankees on Friday night.
There was a new type delay in the ninth inning of Wednesday night's Frontier League game between the Lake Erie Crushers and the Southern Illinois Miners, a skunk delay.
Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals agreed to a contract just before Monday's midnight deadline. Strasburg was the number one overall draft pick.
The Washington Nationals face a midnight deadline to sign No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg. AP sports writer Howard Fendrich says the negotiations will likely go down to the wire.
Three-time Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez recorded a win in his big league season debut Wednesday night. He started and pitched five innings in the Phillies 12-5 win over the Cubs.
Pedro Martinez pitches Wednesday for the first time this season. The three-time Cy Young winner starts for the Phillies vs. the Cubs. Martinez signed with the Phils in July.
Boston slugger David Ortiz, who has the support of manager Terry Francona, will meet with reporters Saturday at Yankee Stadium to discuss his 2003 drug test.
The Oakland Athletics released Jason Giambi Friday after the 38-year-old first baseman had slumped to a .193 batting average. He had been on the disabled list since July 20.
A minor league pitcher who threw a ball into the stands during an on-field fight has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Julio Castillo has been ordered to start serving his sentence immediately.
The Rays hit four home runs in a 6-4 win over Boston Wednesday night. Tampa Bay trails second place Boston by three games in the AL East.
Albert Pujols is swinging a hot bat, keeping up the pace that has led to Triple Crown talk involving the Cardinals' star slugger.
Detroit rallied to beat Baltimore Monday, 6-5. Clete Thomas hit a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game. Baltimore scored five runs in the first inning.
Recently acquired Victor Martinez tied a career high with five hits as Boston outscored Baltimore Sunday, 18-10. The Red Sox reached season highs in runs and hits, with 23.
Jake Peavy, Jarrod Washburn and Victor Martinez are among those who were dealt at the major league non-waiver trade deadline.
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said he was surprised he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. Ortiz said he will look into why he tested positive.
The New York Times reports David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were among the more than 100 major league players who tested positive for performance enhancing drugs in 2003.
AP Baseball Writer Ben Walker said Toronto might not trade ace pitcher Roy Halladay. Other players who could be dealt include Houston's Carlos Lee, and Cleveland's Victor Martinez.
All-time stolen base leader Rickey Henderson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday. Henderson also scored more runs than any other player. He played for 25 years.
Former Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday. Rice had to wait until his final year of eligibility to be selected. He hit 382 career homers.
Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson are the newest inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame, joining the late Joe Gordon.
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Oakland Athletics have traded outfielder Matt Holliday to St. Louis for a package of prospects.
Fans leaving Comiskey Park in Chicago Thursday were thrilled after witnessing Mark Buehrle's perfect game. It was the perfect game in the majors since May 2004.
Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford talks about winning MVP honors for the All-Star Game. The Rays' outfielder made a great catch to save a home run. The AL won the game, 4-3.
American League manager Joe Maddon, All-Star Game MVP Carl Crawford and National League manager Charlie Manuel talk about the game, won by the American League, 4-3.
The American League beat the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game, 4-3. The NL has not won the game since 1996. Carl Crawford was named game MVP.
National League manager Charlie Manuel and his American League counterpart Joe Maddon name their starting lineups and pitchers for Tuesday's All-Star game.
Does the Brewers' home-field advantage include a supernatural sense of "team spirit"? Some players swear a hotel used by many of them is haunted.
A fan settled a lawsuit claiming he was kicked out of old Yankee Stadium by a police officer for leaving his seat to use the bathroom during the playing of "God Bless America."
Joe Torre and a number of celebrities took part in the Dodger manager's charity golf outing Monday as Torre tries to raise awareness to a problem that directly affects him.
All-Star Game rosters were announced Sunday. Cardinals' slugger Albert Pujols received the most votes. The game takes place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Tuesday July 14th.
Darryl Strawberry shrugged off former Cardinal Jack Clark's comments critical of Mets teams in the middle to late 1980s. The former Met called Clark a friend.
The American League starters for the All-Star Game were announced Sunday. Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter got the most votes in the AL. This will be Jeter's 6th All-Star start.
Ken Griffey Jr. played his first 11 seasons with Seattle. He's the active leader in homers. Griffey is back with the Mariners this year, and is a mentor to Seattle's young players.
Yankees closer batted against the Mets Sunday night. It was just his third career plate appearance. He walked with the bases loaded against Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Mariano Rivera became just the second reliever to record at least 500 saves, as the Yankees beat the Mets Sunday night, 4-2. The Yanks won the season series against the Mets.
After months of rehab, John Smoltz returns to the major leagues with the Red Sox tonight after a long career with the Braves ended following surgery on his pitching shoulder.
Donald Fehr says he's going to retire after leading Major League Baseball's player union through five contracts, two strikes, a management lockout and baseball's drug agreement.
The Phillies took the best road record in the majors into New York Wednesday for their game with the Mets. The Phils were 21-9 away from home prior to the game.
The Yankees are looking to get their first win over the rival Red Sox after five straight losses this season.
San Francisco lefty Randy Johnson won his 300th game Thursday in a 5-1 victory over Washington. Johnson is just the 24th pitcher to reach that lofty plateau.
Ichiro Suzuki will be looking to extend his 27-game hitting streak Friday against the Twins.
Less than 30 pitchers have recorded 300 wins. AP Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick said it's a difficult milestone to reach for several reasons.
A wrist injury to second baseman Rickie Weeks has the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers scrambling to find a replacement.
Twenty-five-year-old Zack Greinke has Kansas City fans excited about baseball again.
On a national radio program Tuesday, Roger Clemens again denied having used steroids or HGH. His first public comments in more than a year coincide with a new book focusing on his alleged drug use.
Players from the Phillies and Mets react to the 50-game suspension handed down to Manny Ramirez. The All-Star outfielder was suspended for using a banned drug.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the modern major league record for a home winning streak to start a season with their 13th straight victory, 10-3 over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
Yankees star Alex Rodriguez slid for the first time Wednesday since surgery on his hip. The Yankees have said that sliding was one of the final tests in his rehab.
Journalist Selena Roberts makes the case that Alex Rodriguez likely used steroids in high school and may have taken HGH while with the Yankees in her new biography of the star third baseman.
Carl Crawford tied a modern major league record with six stolen bases in Tampa Bay's 5-3 win over Boston Sunday.
Alex Rodriguez may have been using steroids when he was a highly touted high school player and was suspected of using performance-enhancers while playing for the New York Yankees, according to a soon-to-be-released book.
The New York Yankees cut prices on some of the more expensive seats in their brand new stadium.
Boston's Jacoby Ellbsbury stole home in a 4-1 win Sunday over the Yankees. AP Baseball Writer Ben Walker said the steal of home is a rare play that might happen once or twice in a season.
Thousands of fans, former and current players, friends and family filed into the ballpark on Saturday to bid farewell to legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas.
Fans flocked to the first regular season game at the new Yankee Stadium Thursday. The facility cost $1.5 billion to build. The ballpark was designed to replicate the team's former stadium, which opened in 1923.
Three of baseball's highest-paid pitchers are trying to live up to the expectations of their new teams.
Hall of Famer Tom Seaver is impressed with the Mets' new ballpark and wasn't surprised in the least he was asked to throw out the first pitch.
Off-season acquisition Orlando Hudson is coming up big for the Dodgers in the absence of the retired Jeff Kent.
Mets Hall of Famer Tom Seaver threw out the ceremonial first pitch Monday before the first game at the team's new ballpark, Citi Field. Fans arrived early for the home opener against San Diego.
The new Yankee Stadium cost $1.5 billion, making it the most expensive sports facility ever built in the United States. The Yankees play their first game in their new home Thursday.
Former All-Star pitcher Mark 'the Bird' Fidrych was found dead Monday in an apparent accident at his farm. He was 54.
