- Gary Mathews Lawyer Talks About Steroid Allegations
Gary Mathews Jr's lawyer is certain that Mathews did not break or violate any laws or Major League rules even though Mathews' name has come up in the steroids investigation that has seen nine arrests till now. - Tigers Acquire Gary Sheffield With A Roar
The Tigers just acquired Gary Sheffield. This did not come cheap as they acquired the outfielder from the Yankees for pitching prospects Humberto Sanchez, Kevin Whelan and Anthony Claggett. They then went on to sign a two year $28 million contract extension with Gary Sheffield which is till 2009. - Ryan Howard Wins Player of The Year Award
Ryan Howard of the Philadephia Phillies was selected by the Major League Baseball players to receive the Player of the Year Award. Howard also won the National League’s Outstanding Player award. - Oakland Athletics Reach A Deal With Cisco Systems
According to city officials, Oakland Athletics has reached a deal with Cisco Systems Inc to build a high-tech park in Southern Fremont to seat around 32,000 to 35,000 people. This ballpark is due to be built on the 143 acres of land that Cisco currently holds. - Silver Slugger Awards
Manny Ramirez, the Boston left fielder, won his ninth Silver Slugger on November 10, 2006. Along with Ramirez there were thirteen first time winners. Derek Jeter, shortstop for New York Yankees, and Carlos Beltran, center fielder for New York Mets, were among the first time winners. - MLB All Stars Win The Japan All Star Series 2006
Major League Baseball All Stars won the Japan All Star Series 2006 in Japan with a 5-3 win over Nippon Professional Baseball. They became the first team to sweep the Japan All Star Series since its inception in 1986. This win also ensured that the All Stars collected a winner purse of 140 million yen. - Joe Crede Opts For Rehab Instead Of Surgery
Joe Crede, the White Sox third baseman, has opted for a six to eight week rehab program instead of surgery for the two herniated discs in his back. Till a few days ago, there was a lot of speculation that Crede might go for microsurgery. However, that has now been cleared. - Edmonds To Stay With Cardinals After Signing A 2 Year Extension
Jim Edmonds is all set to stay for another two years with Cardinals after agreeing to a two year contract extension. This ensures that Edmonds will play for the Cardinals through the 2008 season. - Dwight Gooden Released From Prison
Dwight Gooden, a former All Star pitcher, was released from the Gainesville Correctional Institution on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at approximately 8:46 a.m. - Drew Leaves Los Angeles Dodgers
J D Drew shocked the Los Angeles Dodgers when he opted out of his contract. There was no prior indication that Drew was contemplating such a move. Drew had signed a five year $55 million contract with the former general manager of the Dodgers, Paul DePodesta. However, the contract did have a clause that Drew could leave the Dodgers after two seasons should he wish to. - Cincinnati Reds Get Bubba Crosby
The Reds have signed Bubba Crosby for a one year contract and seem to have succeeded in adding some depth to their outfield. The contract is worth $400,000. - Bud Black is San Diego Padres' New Manager
Bud Black has replaced Bruce Bocy as the new manager for San Diego Padres. With this new assignment, Bud Black who is Los Angeles Angels’ pitching coach, has just received his first major league managing job. - Biggio Set For 3000 Hits
Houston Atros has signed Craig Biggio, the second baseman, for a one year contract worth $5.15 million. This contract has paved way for Biggio to reach the 3000 landmark. Biggio needs only 70 hits to become the first Astro to reach 3,000 hits. He will become the 27th player in history when he reaches the milestone hits. - A New Manager For National Soon
The Nationals have been scouting for a new manager ever since Frank Robinson was informed in September 2006 that he would not be returning as the manager in 2007. The Nationals are expected to announce their choice soon and Manny Acta, Mets third base coach, is keeping his fingers crossed hoping that he would be their choice. - Which Team Will Get Daisuke Matsuzaka
The New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers are amongst those who have placed bids for Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Japanese pitcher. Matsuzaka’s club, Pacific League’s Seibu Lions, is announcing whether it has accepted the highest bid. - Giants: Aurilia and Feliz Signed Deals
The San Francisco Giants added two key players to their infield when they signed on Monday first baseman Rich Aurilia with a two-year, $8 million contract and third baseman Pedro Feliz with a one-year, $5.1 million deal with. - MLB: Gammons to Receive Baseball America Award
Journalist Peter Gammons is expected to receive on Tuesday the Baseball America's Lifetime Achievement Award during the annual banquet of the network held at baseball's winter meetings. - Indians: Hernandez and Fultz to Join the Bullpen
The Indians formed an agreement on Saturday with Roberto Hernandez and Aaron Fultz on a one-year contract adding much-needed experience and depth to the young bullpen. - Pitcher Liriano Considering Surgery?
We all heard the Twins state that Francisco Liriano is pondering surgery in order to repair his injured elbow. Let's take a closer look at this - Yankees: Controversial Ad Featuring Santa in Plane
A holiday ornament featuring a plane-flying Santa Claus, which is part of an advertisement for a New York Yankees, is currently at the center of a controversy after the plane crash of one of the Yankees player. - Nationals: Girardi Takes Himself Out
While he was running for the vacant Washington Nationals managerial position, Joe Girardi decided to stop and has taken himself out of consideration. - Giants: Interviews of Acta and Bochy
A look at the interview of New York Mets third-base coach Manny by the San Francisco Giants. - First Two World Series Games in MLB Recorded Lower Ratings
I would say, surprisingly the television ratings for the World Series reach a new record low for the opening games. Fortunately Fox announced better news and added that the television increased a bit after Game 2. - MLB: Tentative 5-year Labor Deal Reached
After nearly twenty years of labor wars, MLB players and franchise club owners managed to reach an agreement for the next coming years. - Francona in Red Sox Sidelined for All-Star Tour of Japan
Red Sox manager Terry Francona will not be able to be part of an All-Star tour of Japan because of a foot infection. - Fired Macha Criticized Kotsay
Let's look at Ken Macha first public comments following his dismissal from the Oakland Athletics. - Who is Barry Bonds
"I like to be against the odds. I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it's just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance." - Barry Bonds. - Chasing Records: Is Bonds Baseball's Greatest Player
Despite his problems with the doping controversy, Barry Bonds is undoubtedly one of baseball’s greatest players. As baseball’s only seven-time MVP, Bonds is more than assured of a place in baseball history. But will he someday be known as the sport’s greatest player, or will his memory be forever stained with doubts about his drug use?
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