Baseball

Dodgers rally in 9th to beat Diamondbacks 8-7
Ivan De Jesus showed some surprising muscle at the plate and Dee Gordon hung tough turning two. Thanks to the young middle infielders, the Dodgers ...
For Yankees, it seems a lot like 2008
Joe Girardi was frustrated. Six losses in seven games left the New York Yankees last in the AL East. "I'm hoping this is rock-bottom," the manager ...
Perez cheered, gets save as Indians beat Tigers
When the bullpen door swung open, Chris Perez braced himself. After criticizing Cleveland's fans for failing to support the first-place Indians, Perez ...
Reds fan who caught 2 HRs is honorary captain
The college student who got national attention for catching two home run balls is back in the spotlight at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati ...
Reds fan catches 2 HR baseballs
What's more unusual than a team hitting back-to-back homers? How about one fan catching both of them. That's what Caleb Lloyd did on Monday night at ...
Reds LHP Chapman arrested on traffic charges
Aroldis Chapman was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license early Monday, a few hours after it appeared he was in line to become ...
Stanton's slam lifts Marlins past Rockies, 7-4
With one swing, Giancarlo Stanton knocked out lights on the scoreboard, spoiled Jamie Moyer's first look at Marlins Park and put Miami on top to stay.
Berkman out at least 6-8 weeks with knee injury
The best-case scenario for Lance Berkman is that he returns to the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after the All-Star break. The 36-year-old first baseman ...
Rangers' Feliz put on DL, out at least a month
Neftali Feliz will be shut down for at least a month because of inflammation in his right elbow, the Texas Rangers said Monday while putting their ...
Teixeira, dropped to 7th, back in Yankees' lineup
Dropped as low as seventh in the batting order for the first time in eight years, Mark Teixeira didn't think it would make much a difference on what ...
Agent: Gwynn joins Tull in Padres bid
Tony Gwynn's agent says the Hall of Famer is joining movie producer Thomas Tull in an attempt to buy the San Diego Padres. Agent John Boggs says ...
Babe Ruth jersey sells for record $4.4 million
Babe Ruth equals big bucks. A baseball jersey worn by The Bambino sold for more than $4.4 million Sunday, a record for any item of sports memorabilia, ...
Strasburg stars as Nationals beat Orioles 9-3
Stephen Strasburg took a swing and looked in amazement as the baseball carried over the left-field wall. If Strasburg's first major league homer came ...
Cueto's arm, Ludwick's bat lift Reds over Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds discovered a new, winning way to wrap up their extended stay in New York. They brought in Aroldis Chapman, their closer for a day ...
Max Scherzer's 15 Ks help Tigers beat Pirates 4-3
Max Scherzer headed off the mound and toward the dugout, where manager Jim Leyland was waiting to offer a congratulatory handshake. After 15 ...
Cardinals' Berkman leaves game with knee injury
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman injured his right knee while taking a throw at first base during the second inning of Saturday night's ...
Votto hits 3-run HR, Reds hold off Yankees 6-5
Reds manager Dusty Baker went deep into his dominant bullpen to find someone who could put away the New York Yankees. Jose Arredondo worked out of a ...
Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers
Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement — and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and ...
Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0
Andy Pettitte gave the New York Yankees a Turn Back the Clock night. Provided a one-run lead for much of the night, the 39-year-old left-hander put ...
Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons
Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No. 34 on his back, slinging fastballs at 100 mph, delivering breaking pitches ...
Ballplayers say it's their choice how to slide
Taking batting practice and infield practice are rituals in baseball. Sliding practice? Not so much. Ask a player at the highest levels of the game ...
Phillies over .500 for 1st time since Opening Day
The Philadelphia Phillies are mighty proud of their run of five straight NL East championships. So don't expect a new slogan on the cover of the game ...
Selig: Oakland move might be considered
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, and the ...
Hellickson keys Rays' 2-1 win over Boston
A scary situation involving Tampa Bay second baseman Will Rhymes overshadowed another strong outing by Rays right-hander Jeremy Hellickson.
Column: Return of Manny Ramirez is big con
The state of Rhode Island is having trouble collecting some of the millions it lent former pitcher Curt Schilling, another reminder why chasing ...