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Swisher's slam helps Yankees beat Rangers
Nick Swisher hit a grand slam off Ryan Dempster and drove in five runs, Derek Lowe closed with four shutout innings in his Yankees debut and New York ...
Shane Victorino powers Dodgers past Pirates 5-4
No matter what uniform he's wearing, Shane Victorino always gives the Pittsburgh Pirates trouble. The newly acquired outfielder hit his first homer ...
Johnny Pesky, beloved by Red Sox fans, dies at 92
Adored by generations of Red Sox fans, Johnny Pesky was so much a part of Boston baseball that the right-field foul pole at Fenway Park was named for ...
Eastin breaks NFL's on-field gender barrier
Shannon Eastin earned her stripes by receiving the ultimate officials' compliment: It was almost as if she wasn't there. Just being there earned her ...
Manchester United lines up stock market debut
British soccer club Manchester United has priced its public offering at $14 per share, below the $16 to $20 per share price range that had been widely ...
Cabrera homers, Tigers hold off Yankees 6-5
The Tigers are a half-game out of first place, and they know who to thank. Miguel Cabrera homered for the third straight game and drove in three runs, ...
First NFL female official not intimidated
The NFL's first female official is welcoming her role as a sports pioneer. Shannon Eastin says she's excited and a bit nervous but not at all ...
Padres sale agreement in place, needs MLB approval
A group that includes former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley and pro golfer Phil Mickelson reached agreement Monday to buy the San Diego ...
Weaver's 4-hitter leads Angels past A's 4-0
Jered Weaver gave the Los Angeles Angels all the relief they needed. Weaver pitched a four-hitter for his major-league leading 15th victory, and the ...
Cabrera's HR caps 5-run rally in 10th for Tigers
Miguel Cabrera's towering fly ball was headed toward left-center field — and at first, the Detroit slugger couldn't tell if it would clear the fence.
Phillies trade RHP Blanton to Dodgers
Joe Blanton earned a World Series ring the last time he was traded. He's hoping for an encore. The right-hander was sent from the Philadelphia ...
Cal Ripken Jr.: Mom's kidnapping 'bizarre'
Cal Ripken Jr. said Friday that his family and the police were still searching for answers about the kidnapping of his mother last week, a crime he ...
Andrus, Rangers win wild game over Angels
Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers were not going to let the Angels beat them again — even if they needed two improbable comebacks to win. Andrus had ...
Joba shaky in return as Yanks rout O's, stop skid
The bullpen door swung open, and Joba Chamberlain stopped to take in the scene. For the first time in 14 months, he was headed back to a major league ...
Reds C Mesoraco suspended 3 games for bumping ump
Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco is appealing his three-game suspension for making contact with an umpire during an argument. The rookie will ...
Dempster to Texas, Victorino to LAD, Pence to SF
The team with the newest owners was the busiest ahead of the trade deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Shane Victorino on Tuesday as the trade ...
AL West-leading Rangers get Cubs ace Ryan Dempster
The Texas Rangers won the Ryan Dempster sweepstakes. Now, they'll try to capture the ultimate prize. The AL West leaders fortified their rotation for ...
Phillies send Victorino to Dodgers
Shane Victorino will hear an unfamiliar sound at Chavez Ravine: cheers. The Phillies traded the two-time All-Star center fielder to the Los Angeles ...
Rangers RHP Feliz needs Tommy John surgery
Texas Rangers pitcher Neftali Feliz needs Tommy John surgery to repair a tear in his right elbow and likely will be sidelined until next summer.
Phillies send Pence to Giants
Hunter Pence hopes this sequel has a better ending. The Philadelphia Phillies traded the two-time All-Star right fielder to the San Francisco Giants ...
A team-by-team look at famous in-season deals
Zack Greinke and Hanley Ramirez have already changed teams, and general managers still have a few more hours to make additional big trades. Some of ...
Dodgers get RHP League from Mariners
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen for a playoff run, acquiring former All-Star reliever Brandon League from the Seattle Mariners for two ...
Braves acquire Maholm, Johnson from Cubs
The Atlanta Braves boosted their rotation and added a right-handed bat to their bench Monday night by acquiring lefty Paul Maholm and outfielder Reed ...
Morales homers from both side of plate in 1 inning
Los Angeles Angels switch-hitter Kendrys Morales homered from both sides of the plate in the same inning Monday night, making him the third player in ...