Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer said Friday he doubts he'll be ready to play by Opening Day due to lingering pain and inflammation in his lower back. ...more

March 21, 2009

The Houston Astros and catcher Ivan Rodriguez are closing in on a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press on Monday. ...more

March 17, 2009

Jake Peavy lasted only two innings, and Team USA could soon be gone, too. ...more

March 14, 2009

Henry Blanco homered and made a key throw in the ninth inning as Venezuela beat the United States 5-3 on Wednesday night to win Group C at the World Baseball Classic. ...more

March 12, 2009

Ivan Rodriguez hit three singles, Felipe Lopez drove in two runs and Puerto Rico won its final tuneup for the World Baseball Classic tuneup, beating the Boston Red Sox 9-5 ...more

March 5, 2009

The New York Mets overhauled their much-maligned bullpen with two big moves late Wednesday night, obtaining J.J. Putz from Seattle as part of a three-team, 12-player trade that gives them a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez. ...more

December 12, 2008

A bloop double dropping in down the right-field line to bring home a Yankees run. ...more

September 4, 2008

Brett Gardner didn't feel any pressure stepping to the plate in the 13th inning, the game tied and fans restlessly booing each failure by Alex Rodriguez and the rest of the Yankees' high-powered hitters. ...more

August 17, 2008

Ivan Rodriguez could never get past the New York Yankees in the postseason when he played for the Texas Rangers. ...more

August 7, 2008

After a wild win against baseball's top team, Xavier Nady and the New York Yankees hit the road with some timely momentum. ...more

August 4, 2008