Johnny Damon Is Open to Reunite with the Yankees
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — With Curtis Granderson on the shelf for the next couple of months for the New York Yankees, former Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon is hoping for a reunion with the team.While appearing on ESPN New York 98.7 FM’s…
Tigers’ Justin Verlander Eyeing A Record Contract
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — With the ink still drying on Mariners’ pitcher Felix Hernandez’ record breaking seven-year, $175 million contract, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is hoping to top it.In a recent interview …
Curtis Granderson Breaks Forearm, Out Until May
Leon Halip/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla) – New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson suffered a fractured right forearm in a spring training game and will be out until at least May.
Granderson was hit by a pitch in his first at-bat of the spring …
Yankees’ Derek Jeter Close To Return
Elsa/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Sunday that shortstop Derek Jeter is about two weeks away from playing in spring training games.
Jeter broke his ankle in the postseason against the Tigers on Oct….
Spring Training Start Delayed for Mets’ Johan Santana
Chris Trotman/Getty Images(PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.) — New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana’s first start of spring training has been pushed back. Santana was scheduled to start on March 2, but Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said on Friday the t…
Reds Stop Cueto from Pitching in World Baseball Classic
Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images(GOODYEAR, Ariz.) — The Cincinnati Reds will hold pitcher Johnny Cueto out of next month’s World Baseball Classic.
The Reds have the right to hold Cueto out of the WBC because he finished last season with an inj…
Everth Cabrera ‘Surprised’ By PED Report
Rich Pilling/Getty Images(PEORIA, Ariz.) — San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera declined to comment on Wednesday about his name being linked to performance-enhancing drugs.
ESPN reported on Tuesday that Cabrera’s name is associated with the…
Pirates Have High Expectations for 2013
Paul Spinelli/MLB Photos via Getty Images(BRADENTON, Fla.) — The Pittsburgh Pirates were right in the hunt before the All-Star break in the NL Central in 2012, but failed to make the playoffs for the 20th straight year, finishing 79-83.
Under third ye…
Red Sox Acquire Mike Carp From Mariners
Jason Wise/MLB Photos via Getty Images(FORT MYERS, Fla.) — The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman/left fielder Mike Carp from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday for either a player to be named later or cash considerations. To make room for the 26-ye…
Bartolo Colon Returns to Athletics
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(PHOENIX) — Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon regrets taking testosterone, a banned substance, last year that slapped him with a 50-game suspension.
Colon appeared on Tuesday at Athletics camp and spoke a…
Royals Want to Win Now
Mike McGinnis/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Kansas City Royals are hoping to become more competitive in 2013. After finishing 72-90 last season, 16 games back of the American League Champion Detroit Tigers, the Royals want to get off to a hot start in …
Reds Not Dwelling on 2012
Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Cincinnati Reds will begin their 2013 season after falling to the San Francisco Giants in the NLDS in historic fashion. After being up 2-0 last October, the Reds would go on to lose three straight and have …
Angels’ Josh Hamilton Takes Shot at Dallas Fort-Worth Area Fans
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images(SURPRISE, Ariz.) — While playing with the Texas Rangers, outfielder Josh Hamilton established himself as one of the superstars of the game. Now with the Los Angeles Angels, Hamilton says the Dallas Fort-Worth area is not a …
Chipper Jones Squashes Rumors That He’s Coming Out of Retirement
Tony Firriolo/MLB Photos via Getty Images(LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.) — For the first time since 1993, Chipper Jones will not be the everyday third baseman for the Atlanta Braves, and it will stay that way as Jones insists he is not coming out of retireme…
Carl Crawford Excited to be a Dodger, Regrets Time with Red Sox
Rick Yeatts/Getty Images(GLENDALE, Ariz.) — As outfielder Carl Crawford prepares to make his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he says he regrets the time he spent with the Boston Red Sox.Crawford left the Tampa Bay Rays after nine seasons, signing a…
Derek Jeter On The Mend Following Ankle Surgery
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is on the mend as he recovers from ankle surgery. He fractured his left ankle during Game 1 of last season’s American League Championship series agai…
Kershaw To Take The Mound For Dodgers On Opening Day
Paul Spinelli/MLB Photos via Getty Images)(GLENDALE, Ariz.) — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Saturday that 2011 National League Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw will take the mound on opening day against the defending World Series champion …
Kevin Youkilis Changes His Tune About Being A Yankee
Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — For nine seasons, third baseman Kevin Youkilis was battling the New York Yankees while with the Boston Red Sox. Now with the Yankees, Youkilis says he’s proud to be part of the Yankees after recently …
Jose Reyes Blasts Marlins’ Loria Over Trade
Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(DUNEDIN, FL) — Jose Reyes is happy to be with the Toronto Blue Jays, but the shortstop had some choice words for Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria on Friday.
Three months after coming over in a trade from the Marlins, Rey…
Athletics Closer Grant Balfour has Knee Surgery
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(PHOENIX) — Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour had successful right knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus Thursday.The rehabilitation is expected to last four to six weeks leaving Balfour hopeful he can …