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With the California wildfires closing in on his parents’ house, Joel Zumaya went up to the attic and tried to salvage a few things for his father. Moments later, his 2008 season was in jeopardy. A heavy box fell on top of the Detroit Tigers reliever, injuring his pitching shoulder and forcing him to have…

On his first day at Yankee Stadium as New York’s manager, Joe Girardi already was watching his back. When he stepped to the podium and put on his new pinstripes, the number on his jersey was 27. Did it have something to do with World Series titles? “How many do they have?” he said, knowing…

Major League Baseball security chief Kevin Hallinan retired Thursday after a 21-year career that included time as the lead internal investigator on the Pete Rose case. Hallinan created a system that put security agents at every ballpark and helped establish a career development program for players entering the big leagues.

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.

The Baltimore Orioles cut ties with Kris Benson on Thursday, declining their $7.5 million option on the right-hander and making him eligible to become a free agent. Benson, who missed the 2007 season with a torn labrum, receives a $500,000 buyout. He made 30 starts for the Orioles in 2006, going 11-12 with a 4.82…

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…

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…

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…

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 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.

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.

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,…