Category: MLB Betting

  • Girardi introduced as Yankees manager

    Joe Girardi stepped to the podium, put on his new pinstriped jersey and showed off a most appropriate number — 27. As in, now it’s his job to lead the New York Yankees to their 27th World Series championship. “How many do they have?” the new manager said Thursday, knowing full well the answer. In…

  • Zumaya out until midseason after surgery

    Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya is expected to be sidelined until midseason after injuring his throwing shoulder while moving items during the California wildfires. Zumaya had surgery Wednesday on his right shoulder in San Diego. His residence is listed as south of the city, in Chula Vista. Zumaya, whose 100 mph fastballs helped Detroit reach the…

  • Zumaya out until midseason after surgery

    Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya is expected to be sidelined until midseason after injuring his throwing shoulder while moving items during the California wildfires. Zumaya had surgery Wednesday on his right shoulder in San Diego. His residence is listed as south of the city, in Chula Vista. Zumaya, whose 100 mph fastballs helped Detroit reach the…

  • Former Yanks exec Swindal pleads to DUI

    Former New York Yankees executive Steve Swindal pleaded no contest Thursday to driving under the influence of alcohol. He agreed to a suspended driver’s license for six months and one year of probation. The 52-year-old Swindal once was designated as George Steinbrenner’s successor to head of the Yankees.

  • Dodgers GM says no deal with Torre yet

    General manager Ned Colletti acknowledged Wednesday he had spoken with Joe Torre about managing the Los Angeles Dodgers. While Colletti insisted they had not agreed on a contract, he indicated the former New York Yankees manager was the leading candidate to replace Grady Little, who resigned on Tuesday.

  • Rockies bring back Cook, let Hawkins go

    The NL champion Colorado Rockies picked up pitcher Aaron Cook’s $4.5 million option Wednesday and declined their $3.75 million option on reliever LaTroy Hawkins. The Rockies also announced they will bring back manager Clint Hurdle’s entire coaching staff next season. Cook started Game 4 of the World Series against the Red Sox and pitched valiantly,…

  • Schilling lists 13 teams, Red Sox No. 1

    Although his first choice remains Boston, Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling said on his blog that he would consider a dozen other teams for a “last year” based on quality of life and a chance to make it back to the playoffs. Schilling previously said he would only rule out the rival New York Yankees.…

  • Bucs plan to interview White Sox’s Cora

    The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to talk to Chicago White Sox bench coach Joey Cora about their manager’s job, which has been open for nearly a month. The Pirates have sought a manager since Jim Tracy was let go Oct. 5 after two seasons, with one year remaining on his contract. The Pirates lost 95 games…

  • CF Cameron banned 25 games for stimulant

    Mike Cameron always had a squeaky-clean image. He was best-known for hitting four homers in a game in 2002 and for a frightening, face-to-face collision with a teammate in the outfield three seasons later. He was a family man, and his kids would hang out in the San Diego clubhouse when they visited from Atlanta.

  • Top MLB labor lawyer defends drug tests

    Baseball’s top labor lawyer defended the way that drug testing is conducted, saying that players aren’t given notice of tests. Teams regularly receive up to nearly two days’ notice before drug testing of players, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Officials of home teams are notified in advance to leave stadium and parking passes for…

  • Dodgers GM says no deal with Torre yet

    General manager Ned Colletti acknowledged Wednesday he had spoken with Joe Torre about managing the Los Angeles Dodgers. While Colletti insisted they had not agreed on a contract, he indicated the former New York Yankees manager was the leading candidate to replace Grady Little, who resigned on Tuesday.

  • Dodgers GM says no deal with Torre yet

    General manager Ned Colletti acknowledged Wednesday he had spoken with Joe Torre about managing the Los Angeles Dodgers. While Colletti insisted they had not agreed on a contract, he indicated the former New York Yankees manager was the leading candidate to replace Grady Little, who resigned on Tuesday.