Javy Lopez is trying a comeback with his former team, agreeing Monday to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. The catcher was out of the majors this year after he was cut by Colorado in spring training. He played for the Braves from 1992-2003 and was selected to three All-Star teams. Atlanta invited Lopez to spring training, where he will compete for a backup job behind starting catcher…
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Braves, Lopez agree to minor league deal
Javy Lopez is trying a comeback with his former team, agreeing Monday to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. The catcher was out of the majors this year after he was cut by Colorado in spring training. He played for the Braves from 1992-2003 and was selected to three All-Star teams. Atlanta invited…
Nats offer little on implicated players
The Washington Nationals broke their silence Monday on the Mitchell Report — without offering many details. “I know you want me to say something about Paul Lo Duca or Nook Logan,” team president Stan Kasten said at a news conference to discuss the report that detailed allegations of performance-enhancing drug use in baseball.
Former INF Vina admits HGH use
Former major league infielder Fernando Vina on Monday admitted using human growth hormone in 2003 as he attempted to heal from injuries. Vina, now an ESPN baseball analyst, was named last week in the Mitchell Report on performance-enhancing drugs. The report said he also purchased steroids from ex-New York Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski, but…
Byrd, MLB discuss his use of HGH
Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd met with baseball officials Monday to discuss his use of human growth hormone. It’s uncertain whether Byrd will face any discipline from the commissioner’s office or when a potential punishment might be handed down. Among those at the meeting were Rob Manfred, baseball’s executive vice president for labor relations, and…
Nats offer little on implicated players
The Washington Nationals broke their silence Monday on the Mitchell Report — without offering many details. “I know you want me to say something about Paul Lo Duca or Nook Logan,” team president Stan Kasten said at a news conference to discuss the report that detailed allegations of performance-enhancing drug use in baseball.
Rivera, Yankees finalize $45M deal
Mariano Rivera is backing Andy Pettitte. After completing his $45 million, three-year contract with the New York Yankees on Monday, Rivera said he was impressed with Pettitte for admitting that he used human growth hormone after his name was included in the Mitchell Report. “The thing that I admire is that he came out and…
Byrd, MLB discuss his use of HGH
Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd met with baseball officials Monday to discuss his use of human growth hormone. It’s uncertain whether Byrd will face any discipline from the commissioner’s office or when a potential punishment might be handed down. Among those at the meeting were Rob Manfred, baseball’s executive vice president for labor relations, and…
Rivera, Yankees finalize $45M deal
Mariano Rivera is backing Andy Pettitte. After completing his $45 million, three-year contract with the New York Yankees on Monday, Rivera said he was impressed with Pettitte for admitting that he used human growth hormone after his name was included in the Mitchell Report. “The thing that I admire is that he came out and…
Texas coaches wary of Clemens as speaker
Roger Clemens might not be welcome as a speaker at a convention of Texas high school baseball coaches. The Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association is having second thoughts about inviting Clemens to its annual session next month following allegations in the Mitchell Report that the seven-time Cy Young Award winner used steroids.
Haier Play of the Day: Dwyane Wade
Watch as Dwyane Wade drives baseline and finishes with the up-and-under on Monday in Miami. NBA Properties 2005
Dylan ends career on losing note
Dylan Thomas’s racing career comes to a disappointing end as he finishes well behind Doctor Dino in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase.
Report: O’s Roberts admits steroid use
Breaking his silence on the inclusion of his name in the Mitchell Report, Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts admitted that he used steroids once in 2003. In an interview in Tuesday’s editions of The (Baltimore) Sun, Roberts acknowledged that he used steroids “once” in 2003. However, he said he hadn’t used steroids or other…