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Miguel Cabrera with chance for repeat as AL MVP; BBWAA announces finalist for baseball awards
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Miguel Cabrera has a chance to repeat as AL MVP after being named one of three finalists for the award in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Report: Alex Rodriguez failed MLB stimulant test in 2006, which spokesman denies
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Alex Rodriguez tested positive for a banned stimulant in 2006, The New York Times reported Monday, an accusation denied by a representative of the legal team for the New York Yankees’ third baseman.
Expanded replay for umpires to be tested next week in the Arizona Fall league
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Expanded instant replay will be given a test next week by Major League Baseball at the Arizona Fall League.
World Series rating up 17 per cent over 2012 but lowest for 6 games or more
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The World Series television rating on Fox was up 17 per cent over last year but was the lowest for a matchup that went at least six games.
Alex Rodriguez’s lawyer wants portion of Rob Manfred testimony on Anthony Bosch released
NEW YORK, N.Y. – One of Alex Rodriguez’s lawyers wants Major League Baseball to release testimony about whether Commissioner Bud Selig knew Anthony Bosch distributed banned substances to teenagers.
Report: Alex Rodriguez paid $305,000 for evidence, an allegation he denies
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Alex Rodriguez paid $305,000 for evidence that could be used in the case involving the Biogenesis of America drug clinic, the Daily News reported Saturday. The allegation was denied by a spokesman for the Yankees’ third baseman.
Review: Watching baseball online is easy, but finding football games can be tough, pricey
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Getting your sports fix can be tough if you don’t root for the home team.
Nolan Ryan retiring as CEO of Texas Rangers after 6 seasons in front office
ARLINGTON, Texas – Nolan Ryan is leaving the Texas Rangers again, stepping down as CEO role 20 years after ending his Hall of Fame career as a pitcher.
Holliday, Robinson homer for Cardinals in 4-2 win over Dodgers for 3-1 lead in NLCS
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Matt Holliday and pinch-hitter Shane Robinson connected for the first home runs of the NL championship series, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff.
Major League Baseball says umpire Wally Bell has died at 48 of apparent heart attack
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Major League Baseball umpire Wally Bell, who worked the NL playoff series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals this month, has died. He was 48.
Manager Joe Girardi signs 4-year contract extension to stay with New York Yankees
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Manager Joe Girardi has signed a four-year contract extension to stay with the New York Yankees.
MLB: Rodriguez lawsuit violates confidentiality provisions of drug program
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Major League Baseball calls Alex Rodriguez’s lawsuit against the sport a “clear violation” of the confidentiality provisions of the league’s drug program.
Florida prosecutors launch criminal probe into drug clinic linked to MLB doping scandal
MIAMI – State authorities in Florida have launched a criminal investigation into the now-closed clinic at the centre of Major League Baseball’s latest performance-enhancing drug scandal, a spokesman for Miami-Dade County’s chief prosecutor said Monday.
Alex Rodriguez grievance hearing to overturn 211-game suspension starts Monday
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Alex Rodriguez gets to start arguing his case Monday.
Bud Selig says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2015
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Bud Selig says he means it this time, that he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2015.