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Reds’ Phillips beats out Barney for Gold Glove Oct 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney fell short in his bid to win a second straight Rawlings Gold Glove for defensive excellence. The Reds' Brandon Phillips, who lost his Gold Glove title to Barney in 2012, regained it this season. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo fell short to the Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt.
Door still open for Konerko to return to White Sox Oct 29, 2013 12:00 AM
What does the Jose Abreu signing mean for longtime captain Paul Konerko's future? White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said it's still too early to tell, and he'll know more after meeting with Konerko in November.
Home at last: Red Sox hope to win title at Fenway Oct 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Generations of New Englanders are preparing. Practically no one alive can remember seeing such an event unfold: The Boston Red Sox could win a World Series title on the celebrated green grass at Fenway Park. When the Red Sox last won a World Series at home, Babe Ruth, Carl Mays and Harry Hooper were the stars in September 1918, a season cut short by World War I. Ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2, the Red Sox have two chances to reward their faithful.
Streaking Ortiz 1 win from 3rd World Series title Oct 29, 2013 12:00 AM
One win from his third championship in 10 years, Boston's David Ortiz will take a .733 World Series batting average into Game 6 on Wednesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Ortiz has one-third of Red Sox's hits against St. Louis, while the rest of the Red Sox are batting .151. “I was born for this,” he said.
White Sox believe Abreu deal will pay dividends Oct 29, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox and free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu officially agreed to a six-year, $68 million contract Tuesday. That is the largest deal in franchise history, and the Sox are confident Abreu has the offensive skills to make it pay off.
White Sox ready to introduce Abreu Oct 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox have scheduled a press conference at U.S. Cellular Field Tuesday morning to announce they have officially signed first baseman Jose Abreu to a reported six-year, $68 million contract.
Lester, Ross lead Red Sox to 3-1 Game 5 series win Oct 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Jon Lester smothered St. Louis on four hits into the eighth, David Ross hit a tiebreaking RBI double in a two-run seventh inning off Adam Wainwright and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cardinals 3-1 Monday night to take a 3-2 World Series lead.
Mike North video: Overlooked quarterback Oct 28, 2013 12:00 AM
There is plenty of discussion about quarterbacks, good and bad in the league, but Andy Dalton, QB of the Cincinnati Bengals is always over looked. Even after a 5 touchdown day, no one is talking about this quiet and efficient player. If it was in any other big market city, he would be getting plenty of attention.
Red Sox beat Cards 4-2 to even series at 2-all Oct 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Jonny Gomes hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Sunday night, tying the World Series at two games each. Game 5 is Monday night as Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright faces Jon Lester in a rematch of the opener when Boston romped.
Obstruction call becomes talk of baseball world Oct 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Obstruction call gives Cards win in World Series' Game 3 Oct 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Allen Craig slid home and it sure looked as though he was out. But a rare obstruction call by an umpire let Craig score with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, finishing off a mad-cap play that sent the St. Louis Cardinals over the Boston Red Sox 5-4 for a 2-1 lead in the World Series. “I'm in shock right now,” Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina said. “Wow, it's unbelievable.”
Wacha, Cards top Red Sox, tie World Series at 1 Oct 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Down 2-1 after David Ortiz hit a two-run homer in the sixth, the Cardinals rallied for three runs in the seventh to end Boston's nine-game winning streak in the World Series that started with a sweep of St. Louis in 2004.
Source: Sox have hitting coach lined up Oct 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Sources confirmed an MLB.com report, and the White Sox will hire Todd Steverson from the Oakland A's organization as their new hitting coach. The official announcement will come after the World Series ends.
As World Series scene shifts, Cards right at home Oct 25, 2013 12:00 AM
From the Green Monster to the Gateway Arch. From the Charles River to the mighty Mississippi. From clam chowder to toasted ravioli. The World Series scene is shifting, and St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright couldn’t be happier. “We love Cardinal country,” he said Friday. St. Louis and Boston will resume play Saturday night at Busch Stadium.
Cubs to interview Eric Wedge for manager’s job Oct 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs will continue with the lengthy first phase of their managerial search next week when they interview former Cleveland and Seattle skipper Eric Wedge. In other Cubs news, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and second baseman Darwin Barney are finalists for Gold Gloves.
Images: World Series Game 2 Oct 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Images from Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night at Fenway Park. St. Louis beat Boston 4-2 to even the series at 1-1.
Lester accused of having foreign substance on glove Oct 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Jon Lester says there was nothing but rosin — which is perfectly legal — on his glove when he beat the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the World Series. A Cardinals minor leaguer posted a screen shot on Twitter showing a green substance on Lester’s glove. Tyler Melling, a 25-year-old pitcher in the Florida State League, wrote: “Jon Lester using a little Vaseline inside the glove tonight?”
Mike North video: Cardinals in 6 games Oct 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike North says the Cardinals will win the World Series in six games.
Images: World Series Game 1 Oct 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Images from Game 1 of the World Series. Boston opened with an 8-1 victory over St. Louis at home.
Red Sox beat Cardinals 8-1 in World Series opener Oct 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike Napoli hit a three-run double right after umpires reversed a blown call, Jon Lester made an early lead stand up and the Boston Red Sox romped past the sloppy St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the World Series.