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Josh Hamilton alcohol relapse forces MLB to get involved
FORT WORTH, Texas — Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton visited doctors for Major League Baseball and the players’ association this week in New York following his admitted relapse with alcohol. General manager Jon Daniels said Tuesday night that Hamilton was accompanied by Shayne Kelley, the team’s …
Ex-MLB player Danny Clyburn Jr. shot dead in South Carolina
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Police say former major league outfielder Danny Clyburn Jr. has been shot and killed in his South Carolina hometown. Lancaster police say officers found the 37-year-old Clyburn lying in the front yard of his home around 2 a.m. Tuesday. Witnesses told …
Tigers paid ‘weigh’ too much for Prince Fielder
Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch ranked No. 238 on the 2010 Forbes Magazine “400 Richest Americans” list. Last year, the net worth of the fast-food magnate was estimated to be $1.7 billion. A Marine veteran who played three seasons of minor league baseball after the …
Brad Lidge agrees to deal with Nationals
WASHINGTON — Free-agent reliever Brad Lidge has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals. Last season, the right-hander only threw 19 1-3 innings for the Philadelphia Phillies, going 0-2 with a 1.40 ERA and one save. He didn’t pitch until late July because …
Tony La Russa to manage NL in 2012 All-Star Game
Tony La Russa will become the second retired manager to lead an All-Star team next summer, joining Hall of Famer John McGraw. La Russa concluded a 16-season run in St. Louis with the team’s second World Series title in five years last October, stepping down …
Prince Fielder agrees to $214M deal with Tigers—source
Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions’ need for a power hitter.
Yankees’ Jorge Posada retires
NEW YORK — Flanked by his wife and children, with five World Series trophies sitting on a table to his right, Jorge Posada announced his retirement Tuesday. The five-time All-Star catcher ends his major league career after 17 seasons, all with the New York Yankees. …
Hall of Famer Gary Carter’s brain tumor worsens
NEW YORK — Gary Carter’s health has taken a turn for the worse. The 57-year-old Hall of Fame catcher, diagnosed last May with a malignant brain tumor, received results of his latest MRI exam Thursday, according to the online journal of his daughter, Kimmy Bloemers. …
Japan’s Yu Darvish signs $60M deal with Rangers
Yu Darvish impressed the Texas Rangers with his big body, durability and desire. The two-time defending AL champions were so impressed that they have invested more than $111 million to acquire Japan’s best pitcher. They made a record posting bid and then used just about every minute of a 30-day negotiating window to reach an agreement Wednesday with Darvish on a $60 million, six-year contract.
Tim Lincecum asks for $21.5 million
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants ace Tim Lincecum asked for $21.5 million in salary arbitration Tuesday and was offered $17 million by the club. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner’s request neared the record amount sought in arbitration. Houston pitcher Roger Clemens asked for $22 …
Juan Carlos Oviedo, formerly Leo Nunez, reaches deal with Marlins
MIAMI — Reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo avoided arbitration with the Miami Marlins by agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract, but his visa status remains uncertain because he played under the assumed name of Leo Nunez until late last season. Reliever Edward Mujica also avoided …
Francisco Rodriguez, Brewers reach deal
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers and reliever Francisco Rodriguez have agreed to an $8 million, one-year deal, avoiding arbitration. Rodriguez, who had an $11.5 million salary last year, can made $625,000 in performance bonuses based on games finished: $125,000 each for 15, 20 and 25, …
Starlin Castro: I’ve ‘fully cooperated’ in sex assault probe
Star Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was questioned Friday by Chicago police about allegations of sexual assault made by a woman who says Castro attacked her three months ago, law enforcement sources said.
Bud Selig to be offered contract extension—source
NEW YORK — Baseball owners say Commissioner Bud Selig will be offered a contract extension at this week’s meetings in Phoenix. ESPN.com first reported that Selig will be offered an additional term when owners meet Wednesday and Thursday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Two owners, speaking on …
Jerry Reinsdorf to receive award from Bud Selig at SoxFest
Commissioner Bud Selig will present White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf with the 2011 Commissioner’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence and talk with fans later this month. Selig will present the award to Reinsdorf during the opening ceremonies of SoxFest on Jan. 27. The White Sox are …
