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Pirates pitcher digs spikes into farming policy
An e-mail requesting an internship arrived at the Agriculture Department this summer with an impressive resume: Princeton University degree in operations research and financial engineering, 3.8 college GPA, 1520 SATs.
The Red Sox continue to cast their net far and wide in the free agent market, with news arriving yesterday from a major league source that the ballclub has expressed preliminary interest in shortstop Marco Scutaro , and has sought medical records for starting pitcher Kelvim Escobar and reliever Rafael Soriano .
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Charges still pending 13 months after 'riot'
Misdemeanor charges against five people, including a former Houston Astros pitcher, remain in limbo more than 13 months after 30 police officers stormed an upscale bar.
Signing off: Legendary Yankees announcer set to retire
Bob Sheppard tells MLB.com that he's officially calling it a career after over 50 years as the public address voice of the Yankees.
Getz named to Topps rookie squad
Give this to the Royals: they know how to pick a winner. Chris Getz, acquired by the Royals in a Nov.
Hot Stove taking a little while to get heated up
There is usually at least one big-ticket free agent who signs before Thanksgiving.
Royals Trade Infielder Hulett to BoSox
The Royals have traded infielder Tug Hulett to the Boston Red Sox for cash or a player to be named.
On Thanksgiving eve, we have received word, via text message,A from the Phillies that Jamie Moyer has been readmitted to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital with what theA team is terming "recurring symptoms from his groin surgery" in October.
Andruw Jones agrees to deal with White Sox
Andruw Jones. Jones hit .214 with 17 homers and 43 RBIs in 82 games with Texas this year while making 53 starts as the designated hitter, 12 in left field, five in right field and four at first base.
Jays bringing back McDonald: source
Jays bringing back McDonald: source John McDonald, seen in this file photo from last season, is on the verge of signing a one-year deal to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Report: Phillies to Sign Juan Castro
According to several media outlets, the Philadephia Phillies have agreed to terms with free agent Juan Castro on a one-year contract with a club option for 2011 pending a physical.
Rays' Longoria picked for 2K10 cover
Evan Longoria's 2009 season has brought numerous accolades for the young third baseman.
Feds ask for rehearing on PED list seizure ruling
Solicitor General Elena Kagan asked for an unprecedented reconsideration of an appeals court ruling that government agents illegally seized drug-testing samples and records of Major League Baseball players who allegedly tested positive for steroids in 2003.
No stranger to winning, Yankees' Johnny Damon helps Jimmie Johnson celebrate 4th Cup title
Jimmie Johnson has put together the kind of winning streak that Johnny Damon and the Yankees can certainly appreciate.
Report: Angels continue pursuit of Jays' Roy Halladay
Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay. Photograph by: Fred Thornhill, Reuters The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are once again trying to land Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Don't expect quick call from Andy
Andy Pettitte hoists trophy after Yankees' 27th title, which Bombers hope isn't his last as they wait for his decision on coming back.
Hale promoted to Red Sox bench coach
DeMarlo Hale has been named the next Red Sox bench coach and Tim Bogar will coach third base.
Griffey could earn $3.9 million in 2010
Ken Griffey Jr. is being rewarded for his leadership and seniority. According to contract figures obtained Monday by The Associated Press, the deal Griffey signed this month to return to the Seattle Mariners for one more season as a 40-year-old calls for a $2.35 million base salary for 2010.
Twins catcher Joe Mauer missed the first month of the season due to injury but bounced back to post an MVP campaign.
Vizquel agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox
Omar Vizquel is an 11-time Gold Glove winner and has played mostly shortstop during 21 major league seasons.