http://www.mail.com/people/38518-roger-clemens.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/people/38518-roger-clemens.html 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/1746346-larkin-drug-cheats-belong-hall-fame.html NEW YORK (AP) — Barry Larkin wants to keep baseball's most exclusive club clean. Inducted into the Hall of Fame last summer after a 19-year career with the Cincinnati Reds, Larkin told The Associated Press in a phone interview Wednesday that players who cheat shouldn't receive baseball's highest individual honor. "I think if you cheate... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1746346-larkin-drug-cheats-belong-hall-fame.html 2012-12-06T08:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735176-ap-survey-bonds-clemens-hall-vote.html NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's all-time home run king and its most decorated pitcher likely will be shut out of the Hall of Fame in January. A survey by The Associated Press shows that Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, as well as slugger Sammy Sosa, don't have enough votes to get into Cooperstown. With steroid scandals still very much on the minds of longtime me... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1735176-ap-survey-bonds-clemens-hall-vote.html 2012-12-01T08:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730496-column-big-3-deserve-big-hall-vote.html It could have been the greatest Hall of Fame class since Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were installed in the very first vote back in 1936. It would have been if those eligible had allowed their natural ability to carry the day. Barry Bonds never needed steroids to be great. It was already in his genes, and the numbers he put up before he suddenly grew larger than... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1730496-column-big-3-deserve-big-hall-vote.html 2012-11-29T04:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1693928-study-us-judges-criminal-caseloads-vary-widely.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judges across the nation are shouldering criminal caseloads that vary widely in size, sometimes even among judges in the same courthouse, according to a new study. The study by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, or TRAC, at Syracuse University found three courthouses where the judge with the largest criminal caseload... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1693928-study-us-judges-criminal-caseloads-vary-widely.html 2012-11-12T08:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1628456-scandal-hurts-armstrong-destroy-image.html It's not so much that the Lance Armstrong story was too good to be true. Now it might just be too good to let go. Even after investigators unveiled a scathing report portraying him as an unrepentant drug cheat, Armstrong continues to confound his public with rivaling images: a rapacious, win-at-all-costs athlete or a hero who came back from cancer. ... Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1628456-scandal-hurts-armstrong-destroy-image.html 2012-10-13T17:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1627600-stuff-yanks-beat-os-advance-to-alcs.html NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia turned and looked over his right shoulder, watching intently after Nate McLouth turned on a 93 mph fastball and sent it soaring down the right-field line. Yankees-Orioles. Playoffs. Disputed home run. Again. McLouth's long drive was called foul by the slimmest of margins — hello, Jeffrey Maier — and New York hung on to beat Bal... Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1627600-stuff-yanks-beat-os-advance-to-alcs.html 2012-10-13T00:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1616938-orioles-lead-yankees-3-1-6-innings-alds.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Davis hit a two-run single to back a solid start by rookie Wei-Yin Chen and help the Baltimore Orioles take a 3-1 lead over Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees after six innings Monday night in the second game of their AL division series. Mark Reynolds also drove in a run for the Orioles, who were seeking to even the best-of-five... Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1616938-orioles-lead-yankees-3-1-6-innings-alds.html 2012-10-09T01:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1612184-disputed-call-takes-spotlight-cardinals-win.html ATLANTA (AP) — Worried that more debris could fly out of the stands, St. Louis players scrambled off the field and launched a wild-card celebration in the safety of their clubhouse. Players danced in a happy huddle. Champagne was sprayed. Then someone yelled "Infield fly!" Those were words that only the Cardinals could celebrate on this night. Matt Hollid... Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1612184-disputed-call-takes-spotlight-cardinals-win.html 2012-10-06T07:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611864-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-wild-card.html ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about a wild card. This one was just plain wild. Chipper Jones played his final game. The Atlanta fans turned Turner Field into a trash heap after a disputed infield fly. And the St. Louis Cardinals did what they always seem to do in October. Celebrated another postseason triumph. Matt Holliday ho... Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611864-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-wild-card.html 2012-10-06T00:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611738-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-playoff.html ATLANTA (AP) — David Freese and the St. Louis Cardinals rediscovered their postseason touch. Chipper Jones and the Braves kept throwing the ball away. And the Atlanta fans turned Turner Field into a trash heap. They said anything could happen in baseball's first wild-card playoff. Boy, did it ever. In a game protested by the Braves, Matt Holliday homered ... Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1611738-cardinals-beat-braves-6-3-disputed-playoff.html 2012-10-06T00:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1553600-crane-clemens-pitch-astros-this-year.html HOUSTON (AP) — Astros owner Jim Crane thinks Roger Clemens' comeback could continue in Houston. That would be news to the 50-year-old right-hander, who doesn't sound too interested in the idea. Crane said Monday there's a possibility Clemens could pitch this season for the majors' worst team. "We haven't heard from Roger, so that's still up in the air," h... Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1553600-crane-clemens-pitch-astros-this-year.html 2012-09-11T01:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1548200-clemens-pitches-4-2-3-innings-skeeters.html SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Roger Clemens was back on the mound again Friday night and the 50-year-old didn't disappoint. However, those hoping to see Clemens pitch for the Houston Astros this season are probably out of luck. "At this point I don't see that happening, because I just know my recovery time right now," he said regarding pitching for Houston thi... Sat, 08 Sep 2012 02:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1548200-clemens-pitches-4-2-3-innings-skeeters.html 2012-09-08T02:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1545234-clemens-prepares-2nd-start-with-skeeters.html SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Roger Clemens still insists he has no plans to pitch for the Houston Astros this season. The 50-year-old Clemens is preparing for his second start with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League on Friday. He will throw to his oldest son, Koby, when he starts against the Long Island Ducks. The p... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1545234-clemens-prepares-2nd-start-with-skeeters.html 2012-09-07T00:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1536078-column-shutting-strasburg-curious-plan.html Stephen Strasburg sure didn't look like a pitcher with issues Sunday afternoon in Washington. Quite the opposite, he looked like someone the St. Louis Cardinals or any other team wouldn't want to face in the playoffs a month from now. The fact that won't be happening isn't merely stupefying. It might be the worst decision for baseball in Washington since ... Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1536078-column-shutting-strasburg-curious-plan.html 2012-09-02T21:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1528922-clemens-to-start-skeeters-sept-7.html HOUSTON (AP) — Roger Clemens plans to make a second start for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League on Sept. 7. His agent, Randy Hendricks, says in an email that it's his "understanding" that Clemens will pitch again for the Skeeters against the Long Island Ducks. The news was first reported by Houston television station KRIV and the ... Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1528922-clemens-to-start-skeeters-sept-7.html 2012-08-30T02:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1521164-roger-clemens-mound-age-50.html SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Roger Clemens raved about all the fun he had pitching at age 50 and putting smiles on the faces of Sugar Land baseball fans. Still, it wasn't enough to set his mind on a major league comeback — at least not yet. "No," Clemens said. "I've had success before at that level and other things. Again, it's a great deal of work and I'm no... Sun, 26 Aug 2012 03:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1521164-roger-clemens-mound-age-50.html 2012-08-26T03:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1519458-rocket-hes-major-league-ready.html SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Roger Clemens says his weekend start in the minors shouldn't be viewed as a prelude to a big-league comeback. The 50-year-old Clemens is scheduled to pitch Saturday for the Sugar Land Skeeters against the Bridgeport Bluefish in the independent Atlantic League. "I don't know how much clearer I can say it," Clemens said Friday. "I'm... Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1519458-rocket-hes-major-league-ready.html 2012-08-25T00:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1513924-column-please-rocket-good.html Well, he's back. Just when we thought we were rid of the Rocket, he turns up again. In the Atlantic League, of all places. At age 50. Roger Clemens just won't go away; he's just fast enough to escape our repeated swats, a survivor above all else. Age didn't stop him from repeatedly retiring and coming back over and over again, a Brett Favre in pinstripes... Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1513924-column-please-rocket-good.html 2012-08-22T06:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1512690-clemens-hopes-to-fun-return-to-baseball.html SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Hours after Roger Clemens agreed to join the Sugar Land Skeeters, he was back on the field playing in an over-50 softball league. And the ultra-competitive Clemens, now a half-century old, was quick to point out just how well he did against that group of geezers. "I hit two homers, by the way," he said. Things will be a bit toughe... Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1512690-clemens-hopes-to-fun-return-to-baseball.html 2012-08-21T17:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1512174-clemens-1st-older-athlete-to-compete.html HOUSTON (AP) — When 50-year-old Roger Clemens pitches for the Sugar Land Skeeters on Saturday night, he'll join a line of athletes who competed when they were closer to their getting their AARP cards than being in their physical prime. Here's a look at some of them. Jamie Moyer: It's unclear if Clemens has signed with the independent league Skeeters in ho... Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1512174-clemens-1st-older-athlete-to-compete.html 2012-08-21T08:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1510918-roger-clemens-returning-to-baseball.html HOUSTON (AP) — When Roger Clemens pitches Saturday night for the Sugar Land Skeeters it will be the first time the 50-year-old has taken the mound in almost five years. Will he still be the Rocket who intimidated hitters in the majors for more than 20 years? Or will his extended absence and age leave him struggling against players less skilled than the on... Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1510918-roger-clemens-returning-to-baseball.html 2012-08-21T06:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1460488-palmeiro-inducted-mississippi-hall-fame.html JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Rafael Palmeiro is now a member of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. He hopes someday Cooperstown comes calling as well. But he's not going to grovel. "My lobbying was done on the field," Palmeiro said. "That's it. I'm done lobbying. If that's not good enough, I'm not going to beg these writers who have the power of the vote. I'm ... Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1460488-palmeiro-inducted-mississippi-hall-fame.html 2012-07-28T00:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1420720-giant-blowout-nl-routs-al-8-0-all-star-game.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Melky Cabrera, Pablo Sandoval and Matt Cain helped the National League to a Giant blowout in the All-Star game. After all the talk about AL dominance during an offseason when Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder switched leagues, the NL romped to an 8-0 victory over the American League on Tuesday night. The World Series will start in t... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1420720-giant-blowout-nl-routs-al-8-0-all-star-game.html 2012-07-11T09:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1420622-triple-fun-nl-leads-al-8-0-all-star-game.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pablo Sandoval hit a bases-loaded triple off Justin Verlander during a five-run first inning, and the National League romped to an 8-0 lead over the American League through six innings in the All-Star game Tuesday night. Melky Cabrera, Sandoval's teammate in San Francisco, added a two-run homer in the fourth. Rafael Furcal and Ryan... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1420622-triple-fun-nl-leads-al-8-0-all-star-game.html 2012-07-11T00:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1419754-mlbs-hgh-tests-expanded-to-in-season.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Major League Baseball could start in-season testing for human growth hormone next year. Each player was given a blood test for HGH during spring training as part of the labor contract that was agreed to in November, which allows blood testing during the offseason and spring training, and if there is reasonable cause. ... Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1419754-mlbs-hgh-tests-expanded-to-in-season.html 2012-07-10T18:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1417816-attorney-charge-vs-vikings-rb-peterson-lie.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson was a victim, not the aggressor, during an altercation with authorities that led to his arrest at a Houston night club over the weekend, his attorney said Monday. Peterson, a Texas native who makes his offseason home in Houston, was arrested and taken to jail early Saturday morning and charged with... Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1417816-attorney-charge-vs-vikings-rb-peterson-lie.html 2012-07-09T19:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1405992-judge-denies-clemens-compensation-mistrial.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Clemens won't be getting back the money he spent on his first perjury trial, the one that ended in a mistrial. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton on Tuesday denied the former pitcher's request for fees and other costs associated with the trial that ended abruptly last July when prosecutors showed jurors a snippet of videotaped evide... Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1405992-judge-denies-clemens-compensation-mistrial.html 2012-07-03T14:09:00Z