A look at the top surprises and disappointments of the playoffs through the LDS:THUMBS UP: TAMPA BAY BULLPEN: Early in the season the Rays hoped Troy Percival would provide a veteran presence in closing games. And Balfour’s...
Sez Me . . . Welcome, visitors, to America's Most Disappointing Sports City. If your allegiance is with teams outside this area, you have nothing to worry about in terms of a threat to your favorites. We're neutral in San...
Below are listed 31 pairs of players. Your job is simply to decide if Player A was more valuable by at least ten runs, Player B was more valuable by at least ten runs, or if the two players were equal in production (within five...
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.07.2008 BOSTON — Third baseman Mike Lowell was removed from Boston's division series roster on Monday because of a right hip strain and will be ineligible to play in the AL Championship Series....
Updated: October 6, 2008, 7:45 PM ET opened space on their 40-man roster on Monday, when catcher Bard was limited to 57 games because of injuries. He sprained his left ankle when Albert Pujols slid into him at home plate on May...
The Denver Post and wire services HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Brandon Backe was among 10 people arrested during a brawl with police at a weekend wedding reception in a Galveston, Texas, hotel bar. The bride's father, 19-year- old...
It's playoff time, the best time of the year for baseball. In the past baseball used to have a gag order on issues other than what went on between the lines. Not anymore. Why detract from the culmination of a marathon 162 or in...
Tom Krasovic Friday, September 26, 2008 PADRES ROSTER A look at the players on this team, and where they stand going into 2009: Players eligible for arbitration (with 2008 salary) C Josh Bard – $2.2375 million OF Jody...
Los Angeles (California), USA - On October 14, 2008, legendary band War will release three special commemorative packages, containing their greatest hits live in concert, including “Cisco Kid,” "Low Rider" and “The World...
Padres, hitting coach differed in approach Wally Joyner, a member of two Padres teams that reached the playoffs, has stepped down as the club's hitting coach. “I came to the job hoping to put my experience and ideas to...