AL East Division
Changeup: Manny jokes about playing 5 more years
Feb 23, 2010 16:44 EST
Changeup: A day after LA swan song, amused Manny jokes that he'll play 5 more years. Manny Ramirez is having some fun with those quirky comments he made about his future.
Boone ends 12-year career in majors, joins ESPN
Feb 23, 2010 16:32 EST
Aaron Boone ends 12-year big league career to become analyst with ESPN. Even before he was a major league player, Aaron Boone wanted to be a big league broadcaster.
Teixeira believes Yankees won't be complacent
Feb 23, 2010 11:25 EST
Teixeira believes Yankees will not be complacent and are favorites this season. Mark Teixeira believes the defending World Series champion New York Yankees will not be complacent and are the favorites this season.
Johnny Damon and Tigers finalize $8M, 1-year deal
Feb 22, 2010 19:54 EST
Outfielder Johnny Damon and Detroit Tigers finalize $8 million, 1-year contract. To Johnny Damon, the Detroit Tigers were the right team.
David Ortiz says people gave up on him last year
Feb 22, 2010 19:13 EST
Red Sox DH David Ortiz says people gave up on him after terrible start last season. David Ortiz was in no mood to chat after the worst game of his worst season with Boston.
Damon, Tigers finalize eight million-dollar deal
Feb 22, 2010 18:27 EST
Johnny Damon, let go by the World Series-winning New York Yankees, has found a home in Detroit.
Orioles 2B Brian Roberts slowed by bad back
Feb 22, 2010 16:32 EST
Orioles 2B Brian Roberts has back injury, but expects to ready long before opening day. Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts has a back problem, but expects to be OK for opening day.
Yanks' Pettitte thought about retiring after title
Feb 22, 2010 15:19 EST
Andy Pettitte gave serious thought to retiring after Yankees' World Series title. Andy Pettitte gave some serious thought to going out as a champion last year.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge throws off mound
Feb 22, 2010 14:50 EST
Phillies closer Brad Lidge throws off mound for first time since offseason surgeries. Brad Lidge's first bullpen session of the spring drew plenty of observers. Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel wasn't one of them.
S.Korea's Park signs for NY Yankees
Feb 22, 2010 03:30 EST
South Korean pitcher Park Chan-Ho said Monday he had signed a one-year contract worth 1.2 million dollars to play for the World Series champions the New York Yankees.
South Korean pitcher Park signs with NY Yankees
Feb 22, 2010 03:09 EST
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean pitcher Park Chan-ho has signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the New York Yankees, the right-hander said on his website Monday.
Red Sox righty Beckett mum about deal for 2011
Feb 21, 2010 17:42 EST
In final year of contract, Josh Beckett not talking about any future deal with Red Sox. One of the three aces of the Boston Red Sox isn't sure they have any.
Leaner Howard already in the groove for Phillies
Feb 21, 2010 17:02 EST
A leaner Ryan Howard hasn't lost any of his power as he arrives at Phillies camp. Ryan Howard stepped into the batter's box for his first round of swings this spring and immediately sent a ball soaring over the left-field fence.
AP Source: OF Damon completes physical for Tigers
Feb 21, 2010 16:34 EST
AP Source: OF Johnny Damon completes physical, clearing way to sign 1-year deal with Tigers. A person familiar with the negotiations says Johnny Damon has completed his physical with the Detroit Tigers, clearing the way for the team to finalize a one-year contract with the outfielder.
Howard powers Magic to 101-95 win over Cavs
Feb 21, 2010 15:59 EST
Dwight Howard powers Orlando Magic to 101-95 win over Cavaliers, Shaq. Dwight Howard had 22 points and 16 rebounds in a bruising battle with Shaquille O'Neal, and the Orlando Magic beat Cleveland 101-95 on Sunday for the Cavaliers' first three-game losing streak in two years.
New Yankees starter Vazquez has 1st mound session
Feb 21, 2010 14:30 EST
New Yankees starter Javier Vazquez throws 35 pitches during 1st spring mound session. Yankees right-hander Javier Vazquez threw 35 pitches during his first spring training bullpen session on Sunday.
Blue Jays place reliever Hayhurst on 60-day DL
Feb 21, 2010 12:36 EST
Blue Jays place RHP Hayhurst on 60-day DL; righty to most of season after shoulder surgery. Toronto Blue Jays reliever Dirk Hayhurst was placed on the 60-day disabled list Sunday and is expected to miss most of the season after having right shoulder surgery Feb. 5.
Torre to stick with Dodgers for fourth season
Feb 20, 2010 21:58 EST
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre has committed himself to a fourth year with the Major League Baseball team, ending speculation about whether or not he would return in 2011.
Damon signs Tigers deal: report
Feb 20, 2010 21:43 EST
DETROIT (Reuters) - Free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon has agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, The Detroit Free Press reported on its website on Saturday.
Feliz's role for 2010 season up in the air
Feb 20, 2010 20:50 EST
Neftali Feliz's role for Rangers this season still up in the air. Neftali Feliz is expected to be on the Texas Rangers' pitching staff this season. What his role will be is still in question.
