The Final 9

It took almost seven hours for the Mets and Cardinals to complete their Saturday game, but they did with New York winning in 20 innings 2-1.

Ubaldo Jimenez of Colorado became the Rockies' first pitcher to throw a no hitter when he blanked the Atlanta Braves Saturday night 4-0.

On the day they watched their beloved Yankees open up the home portion of the season and celebrate last year's championship, New York fans were shocked when they arrived at the ballpark Tuesday.

The New York Yankees will receive their World Series rings as they begin their home schedule Tuesday.

In an interview with The Associated Press, hall of fame slugger Hank Aaron says he'd like to see more day baseball to keep kids interested in the game. Aaron also said today's players need to give more of their time back to young people.

In front of thousands of fans, President Barack Obama strolled to the pitcher's mound and tossed a baseball to Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, officially launching the team's baseball season.

The Red Sox overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat the defending World Series champion Yankees, 9-7, in Major League Baseball's season opener Sunday night. Kevin Youkilis doubled twice and tripled for Boston.

AP baseball writer Ben Walker previews the 2010 baseball season and says with the addition of ace pitcher Roy Halladay, the Phillies are the favorite to repeat as NL champions.

Former Major League Baseball star Dwight Gooden has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs and leaving the scene of an accident in northern New Jersey.

Reigning AL Most Valuable Player Joe Mauer made his eight-year, $184 million contract extension with the Twins official Monday. The St. Paul, Minnesota native is a three-time batting champion.

AL MVP Joe Mauer agreed to an eight-year, $184 million contract extension with Minnesota on Sunday that includes a full no-trade clause. The catcher is a three-time batting champion.

Former American League MVP Nomar Garciaparra retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox Wednesday. The six-time All-Star signed a one-day contract with his former team and then announced he's ending his 14-year career.

Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers.

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his spring training debut Monday, working two scoreless innings in a 14-5 victory over Kansas City. The 22-year-old Cuban defector reached 100 mph at least three times on the radar gun.

Twins closer Joe Nathan has been diagnosed with an elbow injury that could cost him the 2010 season.

The Giants and ace Tim Lincecum work out a contract agreement on Friday before the two sides are scheduled for arbitration. The two-time reigning NL Cy Young Award winner will get $23 million plus bonuses over the next two years.

Tom Glavine made his retirement official Thursday after 22 big league seasons. The lefthander won two Cy Young awards and led the Braves to the 1995 World Series title. He has been hired as a special assistant to the Braves team president.

Mark McGwire received a standing ovation from Cardinals fans Sunday in his first public appearance in St. Louis since admitting he used steroids.

Mark McGwire has finally come clean about steroid use during his baseball career. He says he used steroids on and off in the 1990s, even while breaking the home run record.

Mark McGwire got emotional as he admitted to using steroids throughout his career. However, he insists he could still have broken Roger Maris' single season record.