M-Hill opens 2012 registration for baseball and softball teams
Murrayhill Little League registration for baseball and softball is open for ages 5-14 at www.murrayhilllittleleague.com (look for the Spring 2012 registration tab). MHLL will try to honor requests from parents to play with friends or on a specific teammore
- Tryouts due on Saturday for Oregon Select Baseball teams
Oregon Select Baseball, now in its eighth year, will have tryouts from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 3 at The Yard Baseball Academy, 5465 S.W. Western Ave. in Beaverton. Oregon Select Baseball, fielding competitive teams in the 9U to 17U divisions, hasmore
2011 WAR Leaders: Who Were the Best Players in Baseball?
According to Baseball-Reference?s WAR (Wins Above Replacement), here is a listing of the best players in baseball in 2011, by position. Please note: I have major issues with the way defense is calculated in WAR, so I am only using the Offensive WARmore
Jim Thome Has A Job Waiting For Him With The White Sox
In an interview with Comcast SportsNet, White Sox chairman said that Thome basically has a job waiting for him with the organization when he retires. "When he left here to go to the Twins (in 2010), we kind of shook hands and agreed that, whenever hismore
Cooper: Sox will be careful with Sale
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper says Chris Sale will be monitored closely as he adapts to starting. X Maps Pitching coach Don Cooper said Saturday there are three openings on the Chicago White Sox's pitching staff -- all in the bullpen. The relieversmore
Cooper: Sox will be careful with Sale
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper says Chris Sale will be monitored closely as he adapts to starting. X Maps Pitching coach Don Cooper said Saturday there are three openings on the Chicago White Sox's pitching staff -- all in the bullpen. The relieversmore
Professional baseball aims to hit home run in 2012
After years of ups and downs, Taiwan's professional baseball is finally ready to face a new start this year, with a long-awaited major salary rise and the introduction of a full-scale minor league system, in the hope of breaking away from old problemsmore
No questions asked: Twins say they're set in OF
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins have had a crowded outfield for several seasons. That's not the case this year, with Ben Revere, Denard Span and Josh Willingham settled in their spots before spring training. Delmon Young, Jason Kubel and Michael Cuddyermore
White Sox GM feels sons pain after 49ers loss
CHICAGO White Sox general manager Ken Williams is still feeling his son?s pain. Kyle Williams of the San Francisco 49ers muffed one punt and fumbled another in last Sunday?s NFC championship game as the New York Giants earned a berth in the Supermore
MLB playoffs may expand this year
Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Players and owners have already agreed to add an additional wild-card team in each league, but are still deciding whether it would take effect this year or in 2013. Selig saidmore
Jones, McGehee seem headed for arbitration
Garrett Jones and Casey McGehee will soon head to Bradenton, Fla., as the Pirates' top candidates to man first base. The two have something else in common: They're Pittsburgh's only remaining unsigned players eligible for salary arbitration, deals havingmore
Top 5 MLB Free Agent Signings of 2012
The free agency sweepstakes heading into the 2012 MLB season has not been as exciting as it was in recent years. With the exception of the and Miami Marlins making big moves, there has been little excitement outside of the two big names switching teamsmore
Identity Fraud Among Dominican Players Worries Baseball Officials
When Sandy Alderson traveled to the Dominican Republic in 2010 to investigate identity fraud for the commissioners office, he went armed with a message. Alderson had previously served as the chief executive of the San Diego Padres, and related hismore
Poker tournament to benefit Post 142's baseball team
WAVERLY -- A Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament is planned for Feb. 25 to benefit the American Legion Post 142 Shockers junior baseball team. The event starts at 1 p.m. at the post, 201 James Road, Waverly. Tickets are $20 to buy-in and rebuys will bemore
Hensley Brought On To Help Bullpen
RHP Clay Hensley, who surrendered Barry Bonds' 755th home run (which tied Henry Aaron on the all-time list), signed a one-year deal with the Giants for $750,000, pending a physical.more
Cardinals Major League Notebook: 01/28/12
New Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran says he joined the club for the best shot to play in his first World Series after his two earlier playoff clubs were both eliminated by St. Louis.more
Top 5 MLB Free Agent Signings of 2012
The free agency sweepstakes heading into the 2012 MLB season has not been as exciting as it was in recent years. With the exception of the Los Angeles Angels and Miami Marlins making big moves, there has been little excitement outside of the two bigmore
Cards deny that Oswalt deal is in the works
Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak denied on Saturday that a deal is in the works with Roy Oswalt, as reports swirled that the club is close to a contract with the veteran right-hander.more
Southeast Ohio Jr. High Baseball League to meet
The Southeast Ohio Jr. High Baseball league provided by The Athens Sandlot Baseball organization will meet for its seventh- and eighth-grade baseball league. All schools interested in entering a team in the league need to be represented at 5 p.m. Feb. 12more
Prepping for baseball, softball and the Super Bowl
Congratulations to Huffman-Hargrave baseball player Austin Listi, who was named to setxsports.com?s Class 4a Preseason All-Houston team.more
Blazer baseball picked to finish fourth in GSC
VALDOSTA The Valdosta State baseball team has been selected to finish fourth in the Gulf South Conference standings in a vote of the league coaches, according to an announcement made by the GSC office Friday. The Blazers received one third place vote,more
Baseball's Alumni Game kicks off Longhorn Network ...
Longhorn Network's spring slate of Texas Baseball and Softball coverage commences in a big way with the annual Baseball Alumni Game on Saturday, Jan. 28. Former Longhorns Roger Clemens, Huston Street, Drew Stubbs, Brandon Belt, James Russell and othersmore
Phillies Re-Sign Hunter Pence to One Year?
The Philadelphia Phillies can rest easy for another year as far as arbitration goes. The team has agreed to a one year deal with outfielder Hunter Pence. The contract will pay him $10.4 million in 2012. That amount is right in the middle of the $9more
White Sox's Williams shares pain, proud of son
01/28 6:57 AM White Sox general manager Ken Williams is still feeling his son's pain. CHICAGO -- Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams is still feeling his son's pain.Kyle Williams of the San Francisco 49ers muffed one punt and fumbled anothermore
Baseball?s Identity Fraud Problem May Be More Prevalent
The arrest of the Dominican baseball player who used the name Fausto Carmona on Jan. 19 has brought to light the problem of identity fraud among players from the Caribbean nation.more
CSI ON THE DIAMOND: Baseball Splits on Opening Day
Aggressive, opportunistic, and above all, victorious. That?s what Boomer Walker wants from his College of Southern Idaho baseball team, and that?s what he got in Friday?s season opener. In the nightcap, not so much. Andrew Freter drove in threemore
Theriot worth $1.25 million to Giants
St. Louis Cardinals' Ryan Theriot, right, hugs Albert Pujols as they celebrate the baseball team's wild-card berth in the National League playoffs, after the Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 8-0 Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.more