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Former MLB star Manny Ramirez signs contract with Taiwan team
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – Former MLB star Manny Ramirez said Tuesday he is “starting a new beginning” after signing a short-term contract to play with the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan’s professional baseball league.
Canada’s Votto, Lawrie are some of the players to watch for in Pool D at the WBC
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Canada opens the World Baseball Classic on March 8. Here are some players to watch in Pool D:
Video game team visit spring training to capture player likenesses
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Outfielder Moises Sierra sits motionless, his Blue Jays uniform top covered by a bib.
Catcher Russell Martin withdraws from Canada’s team at World Baseball Classic
Russell Martin has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic, leaving Canada without its starting catcher.
Australian pitcher savours baseball journey that led to the Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Rich Thompson is easy to pick out in the Blue Jays’ clubhouse.
Report: Ryan Braun’s name listed in records of Florida clinic under MLB investigation
Yahoo Sports is reporting that Milwaukee slugger Ryan Braun’s name is listed in the records of the Florida clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly providing banned substances to athletes.
MLB asks Florida newspaper for records in probe of alleged player use of banned substances
MIAMI – Major League Baseball officials have asked the Miami News Times for records the alternative newspaper obtained for a story on alleged use of banned substances by several players.
A-R among players implicated in PED use through Florida clinic under investigation
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Alex Rodriguez was ensnared in a doping investigation once again Tuesday when an alternative weekly newspaper reported baseball’s highest-paid star was among a half-dozen players listed in records of a Florida clinic the paper said sold performance-enhancing drugs.
Toronto Blue Jay slugger Jose Bautista to be cover athlete of video game
TORONTO – For the second year in a row, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista will be featured on the cover of the Canadian edition of the “MLB 13 The Show” video game.
Judgment day: Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, Piazza to find out Hall of Fame fates Wednesday
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Judgment day has arrived for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa to find out their Hall of Fame fates.
Sports teams taking closer look at secondary ticket market in move that could lead to changes
CHICAGO – Chipper Jones was down to the final few games of his distinguished career when the Atlanta Braves opened a series at Pittsburgh last month. The Pirates, who play in one of the majors’ most picturesque ballparks, were closing out their best season in 15 years.
Major League Baseball considering wider expansion of instant replay
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – Baseball is considering a broader expansion of video review for umpires than first discussed.
Cabrera 1 of 5 AL MVP finalists announced by BBWAA; Kershaw, Verlander try for Cy Young repeat
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera is one of five finalists for the AL MVP award in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Detroit Tigers star Delmon Young pleads guilty to aggravated harassment in NYC slur case
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Detroit Tigers star Delmon Young pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated harassment in an incident last spring where he shouted an anti-Semitic slur and tackled a man to the ground outside a Manhattan hotel, prosecutors said.
Division series’ TV ratings down from last year with teams from smaller markets in playoffs
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Television ratings for baseball’s division series are down from last year.