The New York Yankees are working on legal arguments to void milestone home run bonuses for Alex Rodriguez, according to reports Monday.
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Long-suffering Cubs fans bought tickets to see a young, talented club led by a skipper who knows how to mold a World Series contender. But a Series title would be bittersweet because their heroes, Ron Santo and now Ernie Banks, won’t be around to see it.
Alex Rodriguez made attempts to meet face-to-face with New York Yankees executives to apologize and clear the air but he reportedly was told, “We’ll see you in spring training.”
Zack Hartman returns to UNLV’s baseball team after being out nearly two years because of Tommy John elbow surgery. He will share the closer’s job, and is just one save from standing alone as the Rebels’ career leader.
Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks, who was known for his optimistic attitude as well as his baseball skills, has died, according to a family attorney. Banks was 83 years old.
Tickets for the Big League Weekend exhibition games between the Oakland Athletics and Chicago Cubs on March 13-14 at Cashman Field go on sale at noon Monday.
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, who sat out last year due to a season-long steroids suspension, has been getting tips from Barry Bonds.
Ace right-hander Max Scherzer has agreed to a seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals that could actually pay him $15 million per year over the next 14 years.
The San Diego Padres were selected Thursday as the hosts for the 2016 All-Star Game.
New York Yankees pitching prospect Ty Hensley is recovering from injuries sustained in a “brutal attack” during the holidays.
Bud Selig, the ninth commissioner of Major League Baseball, retires later this month. He’s had many hits in his 22-year tenure, and a few misses as well.
Randy Johnson, winner of five Cy Young Awards as his league’s top pitcher, was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame along with three other former Major League players in voting results announced on Tuesday.
Madison Bumgarner is the 2014 Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. Bumgarner finished first in a vote by U.S. editors and news directors. He beat out Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw — who won the National League Cy Young and MVP but lost to Bumgarner’s Giants in the playoffs.
No one in the sports world had heard of the 2014 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year until August. That’s when 13-year-old Mo’ne Davis became an instant celebrity as she took the mound in the Little League World Series and mowed down batter after batter, giving “throw like a girl” a whole new meaning.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was questioned by Dominican Republic authorities in connection with a Saturday morning nightclub shooting.