http://www.mail.com/people/13380-bud-selig.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/13380-bud-selig.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2162616-astros-sign-no-1-pick-rhp-mark-appel.html HOUSTON (AP) — Mark Appel received high praise from MLB commissioner Bud Selig on Wednesday when the No. 1 overall pick signed with the Houston Astros. Speaking at a MLB diversity business summit at a convention near Minute Maid Park, Selig praised Houston's rebuilding efforts. He then likened Appel, a right-handed pitcher, and Houston's 2012 No. 1 pick, ... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:35:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2162616-astros-sign-no-1-pick-rhp-mark-appel.html 2013-06-19T21:35:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2148276-2014-mlb-opener-australia-dodgers-diamondbacks.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will bring their thunder Down Under. Major League Baseball will open the 2014 regular season in Australia, with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks playing a two-game series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The matchups March 22-23 mark baseball's first games in Australia that count. ... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:08:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2148276-2014-mlb-opener-australia-dodgers-diamondbacks.html 2013-06-13T06:08:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2135406-astros-draft-stanford-pitcher-mark-appel-no-1.html SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — This time, the Houston Astros couldn't resist drafting Mark Appel with the No. 1 pick. Houston selected the hard-throwing Stanford pitcher with the top choice in the Major League Baseball draft Thursday night, a year after passing on the hometown kid and instead choosing 17-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa from Puerto Rico. ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:35:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2135406-astros-draft-stanford-pitcher-mark-appel-no-1.html 2013-06-07T03:35:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2135292-mlb-asks-fedex-phone-records-drug-lawsuit.html NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball's lawyers issued subpoenas to Federal Express, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile USA in an attempt to gain records for its investigation of players suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs. The subpoenas were issued May 23, according to a civil case file in Florida's Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, where MLB sued ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:27:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2135292-mlb-asks-fedex-phone-records-drug-lawsuit.html 2013-06-07T02:27:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2117210-wrestling-baseball-softball-squash-ioc-list.html ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — And now for the gold-medal match. Three months after wrestling got kicked out of the 2020 Olympics, the ancient sport is back in the frame and will compete against baseball-softball and squash for a spot in the games. "We had the opportunity to have a second chance to compete," international wrestling federation head Nenad La... Wed, 29 May 2013 20:27:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2117210-wrestling-baseball-softball-squash-ioc-list.html 2013-05-29T20:27:39Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2115182-renowned-sports-surgeon-lewis-yocum-dies-65.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Renowned orthopedic surgeon Lewis Yocum, who extended the careers of many big leaguers by repairing injuries that once would've ended their playing days, has died. He was 65. Yocum had been the team orthopedist of the Los Angeles Angels for 36 years. Team spokesman Tim Mead said Tuesday that Yocum died on Saturday in Manhattan Beach. "I... Wed, 29 May 2013 01:06:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2115182-renowned-sports-surgeon-lewis-yocum-dies-65.html 2013-05-29T01:06:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2090852-mlb-hoping-large-replay-expansion-2014.html NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay. Replay has been in place for home run calls since August 2008. Commissioner Bud Selig initially wanted to add trap plays and fair/foul calls down the ... Thu, 16 May 2013 22:01:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2090852-mlb-hoping-large-replay-expansion-2014.html 2013-05-16T22:01:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2085104-mlb-improves-diversity-senior-administration.html NEW YORK (AP) — 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. Racial diversity among senior team administrators improved to 19.9 per... Tue, 14 May 2013 17:52:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2085104-mlb-improves-diversity-senior-administration.html 2013-05-14T17:52:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2047522-marathon-deaths-prompt-review-security-policy.html Left unattended, no accessory looks as menacing these days as a backpack. At the airport. On the subway. At a sports event. And, as a result of the two backpack-encased bombs that exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon, sports teams and leagues around the world are rethinking what kind of bags, satchels, purses and, yes, black nylon backpack... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:28:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2047522-marathon-deaths-prompt-review-security-policy.html 2013-04-26T19:28:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2045546-selig-mlb-wont-interrupt-season-olympics.html NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball won't change its schedule to boost the sport's chances of getting back into the Olympics. Baseball was an Olympic medal sport from 1992-2008, then was dropped for last year's London Games. IOC President Jacques Rogge says baseball should make its top athletes available, as they are in basketball and hockey. ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:01:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2045546-selig-mlb-wont-interrupt-season-olympics.html 2013-04-26T00:01:54Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2014948-report-baseball-pays-clinic-documents.html NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball paid a former employee of a Florida anti-aging clinic linked to performance-enhancing drugs for documents, The New York Times reported Thursday on its website. The newspaper reported that two unidentified people briefed on the matter said at least one player linked to now-closed Biogenesis of America purchased documen... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:04:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2014948-report-baseball-pays-clinic-documents.html 2013-04-12T04:04:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2012112-mlb-forms-diversity-committee-black-players-focus.html NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has created a task force that will study how to increase diversity in the game, especially among black players. Commissioner Bud Selig announced the committee Wednesday. In less than a week, baseball will celebrate the 66th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. A new movie titled "42" focuses on t... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:43:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2012112-mlb-forms-diversity-committee-black-players-focus.html 2013-04-11T00:43:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1985504-ailing-a-rod-will-than-houston-astros.html NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez will make more this year than all the Houston Astros combined — a lot more. And he won't even play the first half of the season, if at all. A-Rod's $29 million salary tops the major leagues for the 13th straight season, according to a study of major league contracts by The Associated Press. ... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:24:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1985504-ailing-a-rod-will-than-houston-astros.html 2013-03-28T22:24:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1982518-tim-mccarver-to-step-fox-season.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim McCarver will make his 55th straight season of Major League Baseball his last. The two-time champion catcher will call the World Series this year and then retire from his analyst job at Fox. "I wanted to step down while I know I can still do the job and proud of the job I've done," the 71-year-old McCarver said during a conference call... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:08:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1982518-tim-mccarver-to-step-fox-season.html 2013-03-27T22:08:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1977108-yanks-verge-vernon-wells-angels.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Vernon Wells is on the verge of becoming the latest addition to the New York Yankees' injury-depleted lineup. New York neared an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday to acquire the 34-year-old outfielder, who has slumped since hitting 32 homers with 106 RBIs for Toronto in 2006. "It'd be a huge change. I don't think it's ever... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:49:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1977108-yanks-verge-vernon-wells-angels.html 2013-03-25T02:49:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1967530-yankees-red-sox-to-honor-newtown.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will honor the community of Newtown and the memory of those killed in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School when the teams play opening day April 1 at Yankee Stadium. Pregame ceremonies include a joint honor guard of Newtown police and firefighters, and a moment of silence at which time a l... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:13:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1967530-yankees-red-sox-to-honor-newtown.html 2013-03-20T16:13:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1966392-unbeaten-dominicans-win-world-baseball-classic-3-0.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Samuel Deduno pleaded with Tony Pena to leave him in the game — the outing of his life, his country across his chest. Pena stuck with the demonstrative Dominican Republic right-hander — with his island nation's World Baseball Classic hopes hanging on that managerial move. Deduno made Pena change his mind, and he never changes his mind... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:37:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1966392-unbeaten-dominicans-win-world-baseball-classic-3-0.html 2013-03-20T07:37:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963540-goodell-expanded-playoffs-2013.html PHOENIX (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens' reward for winning the Super Bowl might be a road trip. Traditionally, the NFL champions kick off the next season by hosting a Thursday night game. Baltimore earned that privilege with its 34-31 victory over San Francisco last month. Problem is, the guys next door, baseball's Orioles, are scheduled for a night game on ... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:35:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963540-goodell-expanded-playoffs-2013.html 2013-03-19T07:35:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963292-champion-ravens-open.html PHOENIX (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens could open the season on the road because of a scheduling conflict with baseball's Orioles. The NFL traditionally kicks off the season with the Super Bowl champion as the host team on the Thursday night after Labor Day. But the Orioles are scheduled to be home that night at Camden Yards, which is located close by M&T Ba... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:52:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963292-champion-ravens-open.html 2013-03-18T20:52:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1936852-column-world-baseball-classic-flawed-tournament.html I'll admit that watching baseball late at night from Taiwan interested me, if only for an inning or so. Not so much for the product on the field, which was minor league at best, but for the fans banging their thunder sticks together in synchronized precision. At least the home team had fans. First-round World Baseball Classic games that didn't feature the... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:56:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1936852-column-world-baseball-classic-flawed-tournament.html 2013-03-06T23:56:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1933792-torre-mlb-examining-expanded-replay-2014.html GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball intends to expand the use of instant replay for the 2014 season and will be studying over the course of this year which calls to review and how to do it. Joe Torre, an MLB executive vice president, said Tuesday that league officials plan to visit Miami during the World Baseball Classic and various spring traini... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:56:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1933792-torre-mlb-examining-expanded-replay-2014.html 2013-03-05T21:56:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1927552-bud-selig-calls-tougher-drug-penalties.html SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig called for tougher penalties for major leaguers who violate the sport's drug agreement, a move the union is willing to consider but not for the 2013 season. Speaking at a news conference Saturday at the Arizona Diamondbacks' spring training ballpark, Selig said last year's positive drug test for All... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:59:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1927552-bud-selig-calls-tougher-drug-penalties.html 2013-03-03T04:59:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1925758-christie-nj-will-appeal-sports-betting-ruling.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie indicated Friday he would appeal a judge's decision upholding a ban on sports gambling in New Jersey, a ruling that dealt a setback to the state's efforts to save its struggling casino industry by tapping into a multibillion-dollar market. In a ruling published late Thursday night, U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:27:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1925758-christie-nj-will-appeal-sports-betting-ruling.html 2013-03-01T21:27:34Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1895630-goodell-paid-than-29-nfl-2011.html NEW YORK (AP) — Nice job, Roger Goodell. Here's your pay: $29.49 million. NFL owners nearly tripled the commissioner's compensation in the 2011 tax year and likely made Goodell the best paid commissioner in U.S. sports. According to the league's most recent tax return, much of Goodell's pay comes in the form of a $22.3 million bonus. His base pay was $3.1... Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:14:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1895630-goodell-paid-than-29-nfl-2011.html 2013-02-16T03:14:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1890476-column-baseball-smells-drug-use.html There's something different about spring training this year. It came early because of the World Baseball Classic, and Tim Lincecum came without his long locks. Much, though, remains the same. The sweet smell of freshly mowed grass still awakens the dreams and hopes of baseball fans everywhere. All teams are World Series contenders, and all players are goi... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:41:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1890476-column-baseball-smells-drug-use.html 2013-02-13T23:41:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1848202-stan-musial-remembered-funeral-mass.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Stan Musial was remembered during a funeral and memorial outside Busch Stadium on Saturday as a Hall of Famer and a St. Louis icon embraced by generations of fans who never had the privilege of watching him play. Broadcaster Bob Costas, his voice cracking with emotion at times, pointed out during a two-hour Mass that in 92 years of life, ... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1848202-stan-musial-remembered-funeral-mass.html 2013-01-26T22:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1841446-reds-start-countdown-to-2015-all-star-game.html CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds started a countdown to a 2015 All-Star game on Wednesday by breaking out the bunting and bursting into a standing ovation. A few of them also started to dream about playing in it. Commissioner Bud Selig awarded the midsummer game to Cincinnati on Wednesday, rewarding years of persistence by Reds owner Bob Castellini. The city ha... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1841446-reds-start-countdown-to-2015-all-star-game.html 2013-01-23T21:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1838372-ap-source-reds-will-host-2015-all-star-game.html CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds will host the 2015 All-Star game at Great American Ball Park, the city's first since 1988, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. Commissioner Bud Selig will discuss the decision on Wednesday in Cincinnati, where he's also appearing to promote Major League Baseball's latest urban youth academy, according ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1838372-ap-source-reds-will-host-2015-all-star-game.html 2013-01-22T19:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1831872-fiery-orioles-manager-earl-weaver-dead-82.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Earl Weaver always was up for an argument, especially with an umpire. At the slightest provocation, the Earl of Baltimore would spin his hat back, point his finger squarely at an ump's chest and then fire away. The Hall of Fame manager would even tangle with his own players, if necessary. All this from a 5-foot-6 peppe... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 06:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1831872-fiery-orioles-manager-earl-weaver-dead-82.html 2013-01-20T06:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1832692-cardinals-hall-famer-stan-musial-dies-age-92.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — No last name necessary. A slew of batting titles. Corkscrew stance. Humble. A gentleman. All-around good guy. Stan the Man. Stanley Frank Musial, the St. Louis Cardinals star who was one of the greatest players in the history of baseball, died Saturday. He was 92. "I never heard an... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 06:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1832692-cardinals-hall-famer-stan-musial-dies-age-92.html 2013-01-20T06:20:00Z