Orioles set to trade Guthrie to Rockies

6 February 2012, 5:53 am

Team would receive right-handers Hammel, Lindstrom in return for top starter The Orioles are near an agreement on a trade that would send starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies for two players, believed to be pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom, according to industry sources. It's b... Read More »

5 Best Bargain Bin Signings in Baseball This Winter

6 February 2012, 12:31 am

This offseason has seen some gargantuan contracts come to light, but a handful of useful players have been signed to very reasonable deals. While Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder will undoubtedly help their new clubs, they aren't the free agents who will play a part in the pennant race. Here'... Read More »

Josh Hamilton in alcohol relapse with Texas Rangers 'aware of situation'

3 February 2012, 2:55 pm

Rangers refuse to comment after former No1 overall draft pick, a recovering drug and alcohol addict, seen drinking in bar Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton had a relapse this week when he drank alcohol at a bar, The Dallas Morning News reported on Thursday night. The ... Read More »

Every day still a struggle for Hamilton

3 February 2012, 12:22 pm

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton relapsed this past week. The 2010 American League Most Valuable Player met the media on Friday to address the situation.... Read More »

Opinion: Relapse could cost MLB star plenty

3 February 2012, 5:03 am

Josh Hamilton has spoken openly about his alcohol and substance-abuse problems.... Read More »

Tino Martinez savors place in Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame

2 February 2012, 1:39 pm

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 2, 2012 Tino Martinez met Ted Williams only once, a chance passing at Fenway Park in the early 1990s when Martinez was first establishing himself as a major-leaguer. Martinez, the quiet kid from Tampa, stumbled through a forgettable version of he... Read More »

MLB Notebook: Catchers lay the lumber

2 February 2012, 8:32 am

MLB Notebook: Catchers lay the lumber... Read More »

Expanding MLB Playoffs is a Bad Idea: Fan's Take

29 January 2012, 12:44 pm

Baseball fans will have to see how this new Major League Baseball playoff format works in practice, but I currently am not a fan of the upcoming change. Going forward, outside of the three divisional winners, the American and National Leagues will each have two wild card teams...... Read More »

Carlos Peña returning to the Rays

20 January 2012, 10:39 am

James Shields caught up with his old teammate Carlos Peña this offseason at a celebrity golf tournament near Orlando, and he listened as Peña raved about his days with the Rays.... Read More »

Retired baseball star Denny Neagle sues Northbrook-based financial adviser

10 January 2012, 9:24 am

Retired baseball all-star Denny Neagle filed a lawsuit Monday claiming that a Northbrook-based financial adviser who was “like a father” to him pilfered money while investing in risky “alternative investments” without his knowledge.Dennis and his former wife Jennifer Neagle were “utterly u... Read More »