http://www.mail.com/organizations/13324-al-central.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13324-al-central.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762094-shields-davis-royals.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The last couple years, every time that Royals manager Ned Yost would stop to buy a cup of coffee, he would tell the barista his name was Frank. The reason was simple: "I didn't want them staring at me — 'Drink for Ned!' — after losing 90 games a year," Yost said. That all changed when he stopped by a Starbucks on Wednesday. Yost wa... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1762094-shields-davis-royals.html 2012-12-12T18:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759882-ap-source-youkilis-yankees-reach-1-year-deal.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Youkilis is about to get a different look at the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry. The hard-nosed Youkilis, who helped personify Boston's championship teams over the past decade, on Tuesday became the latest former Red Sox star to switch sides and land in Bronx. The free agent reached a deal that filled New York's immediate need for a third b... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759882-ap-source-youkilis-yankees-reach-1-year-deal.html 2012-12-12T09:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1760062-choo-to-reds-bauer-to-indians-3-team-trade.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo didn't want to be part of the Indians' future. So they're moving on without him. Cleveland traded the talented outfielder to the Cincinnati Reds and acquired prized pitching prospect Trevor Bauer from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in a three-team deal involving nine players. The Indians obtain... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1760062-choo-to-reds-bauer-to-indians-3-team-trade.html 2012-12-12T04:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759988-indians-trade-shin-soo-choo-to-reds.html CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have traded outfielder Shin-Soo Choo and infielder-outfielder Jason Donald to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Drew Stubbs. The deal came Tuesday night. The Indians are working on other deals, including one that could include shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. Choo, who has been Cleveland's primary right fielder for the I... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759988-indians-trade-shin-soo-choo-to-reds.html 2012-12-12T01:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1756730-royals-trade-with-rays-win-now-mentality.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When James Shields broke into the big leagues with Tampa Bay, the Rays were no better than the Kansas City Royals. They lost more than 100 games his first season, and fared little better the following year. But by his third season as a starter, the Rays had finally turned the corner, many of their prized prospects forming the nucle... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1756730-royals-trade-with-rays-win-now-mentality.html 2012-12-10T19:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies filled their biggest need right before the winter meetings ended, acquiring center fielder Ben Revere from the Minnesota Twins for right-handers Vance Worley and Trevor May on Thursday. The 24-year-old Revere is expected to be Philadelphia's answer in center. He batted .294 with 40 stolen bases in 124 games last season. "B... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html 2012-12-06T21:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746968-keppinger-chavez-blanton-bay-move-meetings.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels added starter Joe Blanton and reliever Sean Burnett to their retooled pitching staff. Jeff Keppinger found a new home, as did Eric Chavez. The big deals, meanwhile, remained on deck at baseball's winter meetings. Jason Bay, Randy Choate, Nate Schierholtz and a diamond full of players wound up in different pla... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746968-keppinger-chavez-blanton-bay-move-meetings.html 2012-12-06T08:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746138-ap-source-keppinger-chisox-reach-12m-3-yr-deal.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press that versatile infielder Jeff Keppinger has reached agreement with the Chicago White Sox on a $12 million, three-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because there was no announcement by the team. Keppinger hit .325 with a career-high nine... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746138-ap-source-keppinger-chisox-reach-12m-3-yr-deal.html 2012-12-05T20:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1732298-nationals-span-twins-minor-leaguer.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the addition of Denard Span, the Washington Nationals aren't just plugging a player into the lineup and moving on. He's like that nice new piece of furniture that causes the homeowner to redecorate the entire room — just so everything is in the perfect spot. The Nationals acquired the center fielder from the Minnesota Twins for mino... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1732298-nationals-span-twins-minor-leaguer.html 2012-11-29T23:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1706838-tigers-torii-hunter-finalize-2-year-26m-deal.html DETROIT (AP) — Torii Hunter has reached the postseason six times in his career, but he's never played in a World Series. Now he's joining forces with the defending AL champion Detroit Tigers — a team that's come close to winning baseball's ultimate prize each of the last two years. "To win it all, they're just like me. They don't know what it feels like,"... Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1706838-tigers-torii-hunter-finalize-2-year-26m-deal.html 2012-11-16T22:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1701326-ra-dickey-david-price-win-cy-young-awards.html NEW YORK (AP) — R.A. Dickey languished in the minors for 14 years, bouncing from one team to another before finally perfecting that perplexing knuckleball that made him a major league star. David Price was the top pick in the draft and an ace by age 25, throwing 98 mph heat with a left arm live enough to make the most hardened scout sing. Raised only 34 m... Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1701326-ra-dickey-david-price-win-cy-young-awards.html 2012-11-15T02:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1700828-ap-source-hunter-agrees-with-tigers.html DETROIT (AP) — Free agent outfielder Torii Hunter has agreed to a $26 million, two-year deal with Detroit, giving the Tigers a capable corner outfielder coming off an impressive season at age 37. A person with knowledge of the negotiations, speaking on condition of anonymity Wednesday because no announcement had been made, confirmed the deal and said Hunt... Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1700828-ap-source-hunter-agrees-with-tigers.html 2012-11-14T21:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1690198-lee-macphail-oldest-hall-famer-dies-95.html COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Lee MacPhail, the longtime baseball executive who ruled in the celebrated Pine Tar case and later became part of the only father-son Hall of Fame pairing, has died. He was 95. He was the oldest Hall of Famer, and he died Thursday night at his home in Delray Beach, Fla., the shrine said Friday. "There's not much I haven't done off ... Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1690198-lee-macphail-oldest-hall-famer-dies-95.html 2012-11-09T22:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1680858-miguel-cabrera-voted-top-player-big-leaguers.html NEW YORK (AP) — Miguel Cabrera is waiting for the crown that was presented to him at the World Series to arrive at his home. He'll give it a prominent spot in his office. "I'll show it to my friends, my family," the Detroit Tigers third baseman said Monday after adding another honor by beating out Pittsburgh center fielder Andrew McCutchen and Los Angeles... Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1680858-miguel-cabrera-voted-top-player-big-leaguers.html 2012-11-06T02:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1669992-yankees-rhp-rafael-soriano-opts-contract.html Rafael Soriano turned out to be a vital insurance policy for the New York Yankees. Now, they might need a new one. The fill-in closer opted out of the final year of his $35 million, three-year contract Wednesday and will likely seek a long-term deal in free agency. Soriano had 42 saves for the AL East champions last season after Mariano Rivera tore knee l... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1669992-yankees-rhp-rafael-soriano-opts-contract.html 2012-11-01T07:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1669712-angels-ship-rhp-ervin-santana-to-royals-trade.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels traded pitcher Ervin Santana to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for minor league left-hander Brandon Sisk. The Angels exercised Santana's $13 million option for next season before sending the 2008 All-Star and $1 million to the Royals. "We're proud to have him, and he certainly fits with what we're doing i... Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1669712-angels-ship-rhp-ervin-santana-to-royals-trade.html 2012-11-01T04:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1667798-peavy-white-sox-agree-to-29-million-2-year-deal.html Pitcher Jake Peavy and the Chicago White Sox agreed Tuesday to a $29 million, two-year contract. The right-hander will receive $14.5 million in each of the next two seasons. Peavy could receive a $15 million option for 2015 if he has 400 innings in the next two years, including a minimum of 190 in 2014, and he doesn't finished 2014 on the disabled list. ... Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1667798-peavy-white-sox-agree-to-29-million-2-year-deal.html 2012-10-31T05:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1667630-3-orioles-win-gold-gloves-9-1st-timers-trout.html J.J. Hardy thought he'd hit a home run, only to be robbed when Mike Trout made one of the most sensational grabs of the season. On Tuesday night, Hardy caught a break. The Baltimore shortstop won a Gold Glove, putting him among a group of nine players honored for the first time for their fielding excellence. "It means a lot to me," Hardy said. "It's defin... Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1667630-3-orioles-win-gold-gloves-9-1st-timers-trout.html 2012-10-31T02:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1666374-tigers-bring-manager-jim-leyland-2013.html DETROIT (AP) — Jim Leyland insisted throughout the latter part of the season that there would be a time and a place to discuss his managing future. That moment came Tuesday — when the Detroit Tigers announced Leyland would be back in 2013 with a one-year contract extension. "I really don't know why this is such a shock to everybody, because we told everyb... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1666374-tigers-bring-manager-jim-leyland-2013.html 2012-10-30T22:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1665006-world-series-averages-record-low-television-rating.html NEW YORK (AP) — The San Francisco Giants' sweep of the Detroit Tigers set a record low for the World Series' television ratings. The four games on Fox averaged a 7.6 rating and 12 share, Nielsen Media Research said Monday. The previous low was an 8.4 for the 2008 Phillies-Rays and 2010 Giants-Rangers series, which each went five games. ... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1665006-world-series-averages-record-low-television-rating.html 2012-10-30T00:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1665188-giants-winning-formula-to-win.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Giants' championship formula is a familiar one, just with new faces all over the diamond two years later: stellar starting pitching backed by a shut-down bullpen, a late-season surge and a manager making all the right moves. San Francisco captured its second World Series title in three seasons with a stunning sweep of the Tigers, ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1665188-giants-winning-formula-to-win.html 2012-10-29T23:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1663076-sweep-is-giants-finish-tigers.html DETROIT (AP) — Kung Fu Panda, The Freak, The Beard and all their seed-throwing buddies are on top of baseball — again. They may be under the radar, unappreciated and unexpected. But they're unassailable, the winner of two World Series titles in the last three years. Their sweep of the Detroit Tigers, completed Sunday night with a 4-3, 10-inning win, was s... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1663076-sweep-is-giants-finish-tigers.html 2012-10-29T13:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1663096-detroit-stars-were-match-giants-sweep.html DETROIT (AP) — They entered the World Series a collection of stars rivaling any team in baseball. Then one by one, Justin Verlander, Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera fell short in the season's final test. It ended with Cabrera at the plate, watching the third strike that finished Detroit's season. So close to their first championship since 1984, the Tige... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1663096-detroit-stars-were-match-giants-sweep.html 2012-10-29T07:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1663056-valuable-panda-sandoval-world-series-mvp.html DETROIT (AP) — The MVP — Most Valuable Panda — sat in the interview room and smiled. A trophy, another World Series ring and the best nickname in baseball all were his. Pablo Sandoval, the Kung Fu Panda, was voted World Series MVP following the San Francisco Giants' sweep of Detroit. He hit .500 with three home runs, a double and four RBIs in 16 Series at... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1663056-valuable-panda-sandoval-world-series-mvp.html 2012-10-29T07:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1663016-column-surprising-giants-win-2nd-title-3-years.html DETROIT (AP) — It ended exactly the way it should have, with the Triple Crown winner frozen at the plate. Miguel Cabrera was so focused on a slider that his bat never moved as a fastball zoomed by for a called third strike. What made it even more fitting is that Sergio Romo, the guy who threw it, has been San Francisco's closer for all of two months. ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1663016-column-surprising-giants-win-2nd-title-3-years.html 2012-10-29T07:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1662682-giants-beat-tigers-4-3-10-innings-sweep.html DETROIT (AP) — Smart pitching. Clutch hitting. Sharp fielding. Plus an MVP Panda. All the right elements for a sweet World Series sweep for the San Francisco Giants. Nearly knocked out in the playoffs time and time again, and finally pressed by the Detroit Tigers in Game 4, Pablo Sandoval and the Giants clinched their second title in three seasons Sunday ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1662682-giants-beat-tigers-4-3-10-innings-sweep.html 2012-10-29T06:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1662822-giants-complete-sweep-world-series-champions.html Sergio Romo closes it out by throwing a called third strike past Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera. The final score is Giants 4, Tigers 3 in 10 innings. San Francisco finishes a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers in the World Series for its second championship in three years. See you next year! ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1662822-giants-complete-sweep-world-series-champions.html 2012-10-29T04:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1662492-giants-tigers-pitched-their-way-to-top.html DETROIT (AP) — When the San Francisco Giants scored twice off Detroit's Anibal Sanchez in the second inning of Game 3 of the World Series, Tigers fans at Comerica Park immediately grew edgy. In this postseason, two runs can feel like 20. "They're normally hard to come by in postseason, because you're going to face a good pitcher pretty much every night," ... Sun, 28 Oct 2012 20:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1662492-giants-tigers-pitched-their-way-to-top.html 2012-10-28T20:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1662022-baseball-talent-flows-oil-venezuela.html MARACAY, Venezuela (AP) — On a ragged baseball diamond, its grass tall and infield dirt pockmarked, nearly 200 boys practice for hours every day. Many of them are inspired by the example of Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, who learned the game on this very field. The baseball school in the poor neighborhood where Cabrera grew up is one of many acros... Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1662022-baseball-talent-flows-oil-venezuela.html 2012-10-28T16:15:00Z