Buddy Bell

Joe Posnanski: The 10 greatest hitters ever

Where does one begin in making a list of the greatest hitters ever? Well, I put together a spreadsheet, and using my very special grading system that I only just invented, I came up with a Top 10 list of hitters. In fact, I...

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Indians working on managerial candidates

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct 08, 2009 (Akron Beacon Journal - General Manager Mark Shapiro will forgo throwing darts at a target to choose a new manager for the Indians. Instead, Shapiro and his lieutenant, assistant general manager...

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Royals notebook: Mizerock out as bullpen coach

It didn’t take long for the Royals to decide that only minor changes are needed to manager Trey Hillman’s on-field coaching staff. Everyone is coming back for 2010 except bullpen coach John Mizerock, whose departure ends his...

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Blue Jays cut ties with Ricciardi

The Toronto Blue Jays began resolving the overwhelming dysfunction choking the franchise by firing GM J.P. Ricciardi, reaffirming Cito Gaston's status for 2010, and discussing the clubhouse unrest toward the manager.

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For Zack Greinke, a Cy is just a sigh

MINNEAPOLIS | This seems like a good time for an unfiltered look at Royals pitcher Zack Greinke, and not only because he makes his final start of a magnificent individual season today. It’s his last chance to make an emphatic...

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Royals notebook | Royals not interested in Bradley

Royals officials dismiss — in strong terms — reports of possible interest in acquiring outfielder Milton Bradley from the Cubs. “Idiots” was one of the nicer comments directed at those offering such speculation. The Cubs are...

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Increased emphasis on agility drills aimed at reducing injuries

Can the introduction of some football-style agility drills produce a healthier, more productive roster? The Royals, after a season derailed by injuries, intend to find out. The first step came before Saturday’s usual batting...

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Astros Learning from the ghosts of hires past Wade and Co. looking to bring in right candidates...

by By JOSE DE JESUS ORTIZ, Houston Chronicle , The Houston Chronicle WADING IN Ed Wade made two managerial hires in Philly, with one turning out better than the other. Records and finish in division for Larry Bowa and Charlie...

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Lip Smacker® Introduces Marlene Wallach As Our New Lip Smacker Lounge Lifestyle and Beauty Expert

Everyone’s favorite Lip Gloss now has even more to be excited about with the addition of its new lifestyle and beauty expert blog on lipsmackerlounge.com Lip Smacker® is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Marlene...

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Showdown at third in 'All-Time 9s' debate

Rangers' hot corner is hotly contested as voting continues ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have had some outstanding players to precede Michael Young at third base. Three of them are battling it out to be a member of the Rangers'...

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