MLB honors Jackie Robinson with ballpark tributes
Fox News
The popular “frontier” image of Jackie Robinson as a lone gunman facing down a hostile mob has always dominated the story of the integration of baseball. But new information related to the Terrell photos reveals that while Wearing No. 42 on Jackie Robinson day is something Braves center fielder Michael Bourn never takes for granted. [...]
Read MoreMLB honors Jackie Robinson with ballpark tributes
Fox News
LOUIS — Jackie Robinson Day was celebrated throughout baseball on Sunday, commemorating Robinson's breaking of the color barrier in 1947. While the day usually brings attention to the decrease in the number of African-American players in the game, Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier on this day 65 years ago. Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon, wearing [...]
Read MoreJohnny Damon is a Cleveland Indian; how long will it take him to get ready to …
Plain Dealer
AP The team reached agreement on a $1.25 million, one-year contract with free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, a person familiar with the deal said Thursday. He can make another $1.4 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances. Jim Bowden talks about Johnny Damon's pending deal with the Indians, the contract clause involving Grady Sizemore, [...]
Read MoreLive updates: Rays at Red Sox
Boston.com
The Boston Red Sox have their home opener Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, and CBSBostonsports.com brings you all the updates from America's favorite ballpark! By ESPNBoston.com Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Popeye's Chicken in Kenmore Square takes a jab at the beer-and-chicken-tainted Red Sox rotation. You are fully responsible for the [...]
Read MoreRockies Lose To Astros As 49-Year-Old Pitcher Jamie Moyer Overcome By Mistakes
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Rockies News (no comments): HOUSTON — Jamie Moyer's fastball is baseball's equivalent to cotton candy. Even though hitters know it's Rockies News (no comments): HOUSTON — Jamie Moyer's fastball is baseball's equivalent to cotton candy. Even though hitters know it's (AP Photo) Sixteen months after Tommy John surgery, 49-year-old Jamie Moyer looks to become the [...]
Read MoreMiami Marlins stumble against Cardinals at Marlins Park opener
MiamiHerald.
The Miami Marlins swing into the regular season in a new ballpark , opening tonight, featuring engraved pavement stones in the East Plaza, one of The Miami Marlins opened Marlins Park Wednesday night with a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals before a national audience. Here we share some thoughts on the proceedings. The fish [...]
Read MoreJoey Votto's big payday provides introduction for Reds' traditional opening day
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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, left, stands Reds general manager Walt Jocketty during batting practice before an exhibition baseball against the Reds Futures minor league team, Tuesday, April. 3, 2012 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble) Cincinnati With money flowing into MLB at a breakneck pace, the Cincinnati Reds decided to make star first baseman Joey Votto [...]
Read MorePerspectives on Mike Wallace
ESPN (blog)
I know it's from incarceratedbob but think about it. He's young, he's the downfield threat we've been looking for. And what a way to piss off Pittsburgh since they're way over the cap and not going to be able to tag or sign Wallace to a deal. Many of you have been asking whether the [...]
Read MoreRoy Oswalt to play for St. Louis Cardinals … or some other team
Los Angeles
Your best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. According to Ken Rosenthal from Fox Sports, despite adding Gio Gonzalez and introducing him to DC fans today, the Nationals may still maintain interest in veteran free agent Roy Oswalt. Still, other clubs remain interested in Oswalt, [...]
Read MoreTigers offer 'lifeboat' to Prince Fielder
ESPN
I had some increased, and a touch irrational, hope that the Mariners would still prevail in signing Prince Fielder to a reasonable contract. He's a good bat but his market appeared to be severely and quickly drying up. However With Prince Fielder now removed from the pool of available long-term options, we're going to be [...]
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