Torre OK with not being selected for All-Star coaching staff

17 May 2008, 11:54 am

"I mean, I spent so many days and games in that ballpark and so many special nights _ postseason" Joe Torre doesn't mind that he was left off the coaching staff for the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. He might not have accepted an invitation anyway.'I'm with a new team now,' Torre told The Associa... read more

Paying more for less

17 May 2008, 7:17 am

Home runs are down in the post-Mitchell Report era, on a pace for 1,000 fewer than 2007. via Slam Sports ... read more

Drew, Webb lead D'backs to 8-5 win over Rockies

17 May 2008, 2:40 am

Backed by Stephen Drew's career-high four hits, Brandon Webb became the major leagues' first nine-game winner when the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Thursday night.Webb (9-0) has won his first nine starts, the most since San Diego's Andy Hawkins won his first 10 in 1985,... read more

Blackburn sharp in Twins win at Rockies

16 May 2008, 10:06 pm

Nick Blackburn pitched seven strong innings and Delmon Young doubled twice and scored two runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. via KARE 11 TV ... read more

Grievance filed over Torrealba talks with Mets

16 May 2008, 5:31 pm

The players' union has filed a grievance over the collapse of catcher Yorvit Torrealba's talks with the New York Mets last fall. via Asbury Park Press ... read more

Randolph named NL All-Star coach

16 May 2008, 9:43 am

American League All-Star manager Terry Francona of the Boston Red Sox and National League All-Star manager Clint Hurdle of the Colorado Rockies have announced the managers who will serve as their coaches at the ... via Major League Baseball ... read more