MLB
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Contreras back in businessMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - When asked about Jose Contreras' performance in 2007, White Sox pitcher Don Cooper didn't have to expound. And he didn't have to be specific. "He lost it last year,'' Co...
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Piazza retires from baseball
May 19, 2008 11:00 pm - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Mike Piazza is retiring from baseball following a 16-season career in which he became one of the top-hitting catchers in history. "After discuss...
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While out of mind, Sox got back in focusMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Oh, yeah, the White Sox. I sort of remember them. Silver and black uniforms, right? Rather noisy manager. Inflatable whatever they were, dolls or middle infielders. Seri...
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Jacque Jones signs with Marlins
May 18, 2008 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- Outfielder Jacque Jones, cut by Detroit two weeks ago, reached a minor league deal with the Florida Marlins on Monday and is expected to soon become their start...
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Reds use longball to sweep Indians
May 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Adam Dunn homered for the fourth straight game, and Joey Votto finished off previously untouchable Cleveland starter Cliff Lee with the first pinch-hit homer of his care...
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Swisher pinches in to lead Sox past Giants
May 18, 2008 11:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO -- Nick Swisher clearly is still popular in these parts -- and he appreciates it. He can also appreciate what he accomplished Sunday: success as a pinch-hi...
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Piniella: Hill nowhere near ready to returnMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - If the Cubs have to recall a starting pitcher from Iowa this week for any reason, that pitcher won't be Rich Hill manager Lou Piniella said Sunday. Demoted to Class AAA ...
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Long wait over for HoffpauirMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - The long wait finally ended for Micah Hoffpauir on Sunday when the 28-year-old joined the Cubs after six years of seasoning in the minor leagues. Chosen in the 13th roun...
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It pays to be patientMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - The Cubs completed a feat on Sunday they haven't accomplished in 30 years. They hope it acts as a springboard to something they haven't accomplished in 100. Jason Marqu...
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Ludwick OK with being a bit lucky
May 17, 2008 11:00 pm - ST. LOUIS -- A blustery day at Busch Stadium made the ballpark seem a whole lot smaller. In the end, the wind was blowing the St. Louis Cardinals' way. Ryan Ludwick got ...