Giambi returns to A's on one-year deal
Published Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Jason Giambi is returning for a second spell with the Oakland Athletics after agreeing a one-year contract, the team said on its website (http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com) on Wednesday.
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JC Romero given 50 game ban
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher JC Romero has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Tuesday. Read More |
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Teixeira introduced as Yankees defend spending spree
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Mark Teixeira said on Tuesday he was elated to join his childhood team as the New York Yankees welcomed the powerful first baseman and defended a free agent spending spree that has reached $423.5 million. Read More |
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Rockies get starter Marquis in trade with Cubs
Published Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
The Colorado Rockies acquired right-handed starting pitcher Jason Marquis from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, sending reliever Luis Vizcaino in the opposite direction. Read More |
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Rays sign free agent outfielder Burrell
Published Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays signed free-agent outfielder Pat Burrell to a $16 million, two-year deal on Monday, Major League Baseball said on its website (www.mlb.com).
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Baseball TV network eyes home-run debut
Published Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
The economy may be throwing a curveball at U.S. advertisers, but Major League Baseball is betting its new cable television channel will score big with viewers after an expected record-breaking debut on Thursday.
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Rays sign relief pitcher Nelson
Published Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays beefed up their bullpen on Tuesday by signing relief pitcher Joe Nelson to a one-year contract. Read More |
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Two potential bidders shun Boston Globe, Red Sox
Published Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008
Two prominent Bostonians have dismissed any interest in bidding for stakes in The Boston Globe newspaper and Red Sox baseball team, which are both owned by the New York Times Co.
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New York Times may sell Red Sox stake: report
Published Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008
The New York Times Co is trying to sell its stake in the holding company of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
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