Selig: MLB should keep banned players from minorsBaseball commissioner Bud Selig wants to keep players on drug suspensions from going to the minor leagues before they return. (AP) Longoria out of All-Star game; replaced by YoungTampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria is out of the American League starting lineup for the All-Star game because of an infected right ring finger. (AP) Selig rejects accusation baseball owners colludedBaseball commissioner Bud Selig denies that teams conspired against free agents after the 2008 season. (By Ronald Blum, AP Baseball Writer) Granderson, All-Stars ready for presidential pitchDavid Wright would like to talk ACC hoops. Carl Crawford hopes for a picture. Albert Pujols wants a nice, easy toss. (By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer) NL looking to end AL's 13-year All-Star dominanceNames change, not the result. Trying to predict the MVP of the All-Star game? Turn to the American League. From the Alomar brothers to Pedro Martinez to Cal Ripken Jr. to J.D. Drew, the junior circuit has provided most of the thrills over the past dozen years. (By Ronald Blum, AP Baseball Writer) Portland's Huffman wins Triple-A Home Run DerbyThe Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby has been won by Portland Beavers outfielder Chad Huffman, who hit five shots in the final round. (AP) Wakefield floating along as first-time All-StarThe moment Tim Wakefield realized what it meant to be at the All-Star game came well before he dressed alongside Derek Jeter or warmed up next to Roy Halladay. (By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer) Night for a Prince: Fielder wins Home Run DerbyPrince Fielder's approach at the plate is perfect for the Home Run Derby. "I'm not quite sure about my mechanics. I just know I have to swing hard," Fielder said. "In high school, a lot of people told me to swing easier and everything, but I just don't know how to do that." (By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Baseball Writer) Night for a Prince: Fielder wins Home Run DerbyPrince Fielder beat the hometown boppers on their own turf. With Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard eliminated early, Fielder won baseball's Home Run Derby on Monday night with a steady power display that included a jaw-dropping drive estimated at 503 feet. (By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Baseball Writer) Agents pressing union to file collusion grievanceAs Michael Weiner prepares to take over from Donald Fehr as head of the players' association, several agents are pushing the union to file a collusion grievance against teams over their behavior during the free-agent market last winter. (By Ronald Blum, AP Baseball Writer) Pujols enjoying his home city showcaseAlbert Pujols relaxed behind a table riser, his right arm draped over the shoulders of his 8-year-old son, and calmly fielded questions in two languages. (By R.B. Fallstrom, AP Sports Writer) Wakefield floating along as first-time All-StarThe moment Tim Wakefield realized what it meant to be at the All-Star game came well before he dressed alongside Derek Jeter or warmed up next to Roy Halladay. (By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer) India-born Pirates farmhand gets winPittsburgh Pirates farmhand and reality show contestant Rinku Singh earned his first win Monday in the second game of a Gulf Coast League doubleheader. (AP) American League dominates NL these daysA lot sure has changed since baseball's All-Stars last pulled into the Gateway City. Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron and Willie McCovey topped the 1966 NL batting order. It was 103 degrees in circular Busch Stadium, and Gaylord Perry got the win in relief of Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning and Juan Marichal. (By Ronald Blum, AP Baseball Writer) AP sources: Cubs exploring bankruptcy filingThe corporate owner of the Chicago Cubs is considering having the baseball team file for bankruptcy protection as a legal step to hasten its long-awaited sale, according to two people with knowledge of the process. (By Dave Carpenter, AP Business Writer) Ex-major leaguer Leyritz released on bondFormer major leaguer Jim Leyritz was released on bond Monday, hours after a judge ruled he would not have to await his upcoming DUI manslaughter trial in custody. (By Sarah Larimer, Associated Press Writer) Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman signs with agentCuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who defected this month after arriving with his national team for a tournament in the Netherlands, has signed with an agent. (AP) Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman signs with agentCuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who defected this month after arriving with his national team for a tournament in the Netherlands, has signed with an agent. (Associated Press) Dodgers CEO doesn't judge Manny RamirezThe Los Angeles Dodgers' CEO says slugger Manny Ramirez has "paid the penalty" for violating baseball's drug policy and it's not for her to judge his actions. (By Aron Heller, Associated Press Writer) Obama to be in Fox broadcast boothPresident Barack Obama will be in the Fox broadcast booth for Tuesday night's All-Star game. (AP) Tim Lincecum, Roy Halladay to start All-Star gameTim Lincecum and Roy Halladay were selected Monday as the starting pitchers for the All-Star game. (By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Baseball Writer) Dodgers beat Brewers to cap best start in 32 yearsManny Ramirez says he's eager to return to the home fans in Los Angeles. If the Dodgers continue the second half like the first, they could be playing deep into October. (By Colin Fly, AP Sports Writer) Beckett pitches 3-hitter for 100th career victoryJosh Beckett kept firing strikes. Kansas City hitters kept missing them. "Not a lot we could do with him," Royals manager Trey Hillman said. (By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer) Late rally lifts World team to rainy Futures winRene Tosoni stayed dry during a rain delay that held up the Futures Game for hours. (By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Baseball Writer) Beckett pitches 3-hitter to end strong first halfJosh Beckett kept firing strikes. Kansas City hitters kept missing them. "Not a lot we could do with him," Royals manager Trey Hillman said. (By Howard Ulman, AP Sports Writer) Diamondbacks release veteran 1B Tony ClarkThe Arizona Diamondbacks have released veteran first baseman Tony Clark. The move was announced by executive vice president and general manager Josh Byrnes in a statement Sunday night. (AP) Nats fire Acta; Riggleman is interim managerSo much for the plan to have Manny Acta's patient optimism lead the Washington Nationals out of the doldrums. The abysmal won-loss record became too much to stomach, costing him his job at the All-Star break and adding another layer of instability to the worst team in baseball. (By Joseph White, AP Sports Writer) Late rally lifts World team to rainy Futures winAll-Star festivities at Busch Stadium began with a long rain delay and a late rally. (By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Baseball Writer) Schoendienst is Cardinals' bridge to '66 gameIn 1966, the last time the All-Star Game was played in sweltering St. Louis, Red Schoendienst managed the Cardinals. He's still suiting up, giving you an idea of his incredible longevity. (By R.B. Fallstrom, AP Sports Writer) Johnson, Ross lead Marlins past D-backs 8-1All-Star Josh Johnson blanked Arizona through six innings and Cody Ross drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, leading the Florida Marlins past the Diamondbacks 8-1 Sunday for a split of their four-game series. (By Bob Baum, AP Sports Writer) Padres power up to beat GiantsKevin Kouzmanoff and Eliezer Alfonzo hit three-run homers, Will Venable also homered and set a career-high with four hits, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 10-4 to snap a season-high seven-game losing streak. (AP) Lackey holds down Yankees and Angels sweepJohn Lackey pitched seven solid innings and the Los Angeles Angels knocked around CC Sabathia to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday. (By Solange Reyner, Associated Press Writer) Hawpe's double in ninth rallies Rockies to winAll-Star Brad Hawpe hit a game-ending RBI double and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Sunday. (AP) Hudson hits 2 HRs, Kershaw dominant for DodgersAll-Star Orlando Hudson homered twice, Clayton Kershaw won his fifth consecutive road start and the Los Angeles Dodgers capped the best first half in the majors with a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. (By Colin Fly, AP Sports Writer) Astros beat Nationals 5-0Kaz Matsui's three-run homer led the Houston Astros to a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. (By Kristie Rieken, AP Sports Writer) Twins pound Buehrle in 13-7 win over SoxCarlos Gomez drove in a career-high five runs and the Minnesota Twins had an unusually productive afternoon against White Sox ace Mark Buehrle in a 13-7 victory over Chicago on Sunday. (By Jon Krawczynski, AP Sports Writer) Cabrera lifts Oakland past Tampa BayOrlando Cabrera hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Oakland's four-run seventh, leading the Athletics to a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. (AP) Mets put on rare offensive show in 9-7 winGary Sheffield had three RBIs and Daniel Murphy drove in two runs to key a rare robust offense, Mike Pelfrey pitched seven sharp innings and the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-7 on Sunday. (By Howie Rumberg, AP Sports Writer) Bergesen, Roberts lead Orioles past Blue Jays 4-2Brad Bergesen took a shutout into the seventh inning, Brian Roberts had two RBIs and the Baltimore Orioles beat Toronto 4-2 Sunday to end a miserable road trip for the Blue Jays. (By David Ginsburg, AP Sports Writer) Pedroia withdraws from All-Star Game to be with wifeBoston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has withdrawn from Tuesday's All-Star Game to be with his wife who is in hospital, Major League Baseball announced on Sunday. (Reuters) Ludwick powers Cardinals to split with CubsRyan Ludwick hit a pair of two-run homers, Adam Wainwright pitched eight strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged a split by beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 in the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader. (AP) Thomas, Inge lead Tigers to 10-1 win over IndiansClete Thomas drove in five runs and Brandon Inge homered twice as the Detroit Tigers routed the Cleveland Indians 10-1 on Sunday. (AP) Hoffman, Pena, Duke added to All-Star teamsTrevor Hoffman was supposed to take his sons fishing. Instead, they're all headed back to the All-Star game. (By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Baseball Writer) AP-KN Poll: All-Stars shouldn't decide Series edgeEvery time Tony La Russa walks onto a field, it's serious. So the St. Louis Cardinals manager wants to see a competitive All-Star game. (By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer) |
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