The dawn of a rainy late-winter day brought a breakthrough in the stalemate between Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers. ...more

March 5, 2009

Back on the field, Alex Rodriguez was able to put aside the steroids scandal. ...more

February 26, 2009

Francisco Rodriguez has a message for the Philadelphia Phillies and the rest of the NL East. ...more

December 14, 2008

Record-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez and the New York Mets reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $37 million, three-year contract. ...more

December 10, 2008

Geovany Soto ran away with the National League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. ...more

November 11, 2008

INJURY UPDATE Kerry Wood, RP (Cubs) - The news on Wood is he likely will take a trip to the disabled list with a blister on his pitching hand, meaning Carlos Marmol will take over the closer role while Wood is out. However, because of Marmol's poor track record as a closer, Manager Lou Piniella could turn to relievers Bob Howry or Kevin Hart to help fill the void. ...more

July 25, 2008

New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez headed home to the Dominican Republic on Thursday following the death of his father. ...more

July 25, 2008

The Chicago Cubs tied the National League record for most players on an All-Star team when Carlos Marmol was selected Sunday to replace teammate Kerry Wood, becoming the eighth player picked for the team. ...more

July 14, 2008

David Ortiz, on the disabled list since May 31 with a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, is expected to return to Boston's lineup on July 25 for the opener of a series against the New York Yankees. ...more

July 13, 2008