Rangers, Cruz strike $16M, 2-year deal

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

AL championship series MVP Nelson Cruz has agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers.

Feb 09, 2012 | 1:18 pm

Baseball Hall to begin drug education program

By BEN WALKER

The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults _ in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations.

Feb 08, 2012 | 8:48 am

Kershaw and Dodgers agree to $19M, 2-year deal

NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract.

Feb 07, 2012 | 9:03 pm

AP Source: Rangers and Andrus agree to 3-year deal

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration.

Feb 07, 2012 | 8:37 pm

Lawsuit: George Brett falsely advertises necklaces

By RYAN J. FOLEY

Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance.

Feb 07, 2012 | 2:13 pm

Twins take bids on Kim-and-Kris-autographed ball

The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too.

Feb 07, 2012 | 11:25 am

Legion Baseball: Post 22 seeing improvements on and off the field

Jeff Budlong Journal staff

There has been plenty of change around the Rapid City Post 22 baseball program this offseason.

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Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks

The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract.

Feb 05, 2012 | 1:06 am

Wife of Yankees GM Cashman files for divorce

By DAVID B. CARUSO

The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair.

Feb 04, 2012 | 11:38 am

Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done.

Feb 03, 2012 | 10:30 pm

Woman charged with stalking Yankees GM Cashman

By JENNIFER PELTZ

A woman stalked and shook down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, getting him to pay her $6,000 and demanding more by threatening to harm his reputation, prosecutors said Thursday.

Feb 02, 2012 | 9:09 pm

Cubs pitcher Matt Garza's championship ring stolen

Sheriff's detectives say that an American League Championship ring belonging to Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has been stolen from his California home.

Feb 02, 2012 | 9:09 pm

Baseball Hall of Fame Classic moved up to June 16

By JOHN KEKIS

The Hall of Fame Classic is moving to a new date _ the Saturday before Father's Day.

Jan 30, 2012 | 2:45 pm

Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year

By RONALD BLUM

Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season.

Jan 27, 2012 | 6:19 pm

Fielder: Joining Tigers 'kind of a dream'

By NOAH TRISTER

Prince Fielder was born in 1984, the last time Detroit won the World Series.

Jan 27, 2012 | 2:32 am

Sources: About 12 groups submit Dodgers bids

By RONALD BLUM

About 12 groups submitted initial bids to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, several people familiar with the process said Tuesday.

Jan 25, 2012 | 11:01 am

Jorge Posada: 17 seasons, 5 titles and 1 team

By RONALD BLUM

Jorge Posada was watching television when he saw speculation on which teams were interested in signing him as a free agent.

Jan 24, 2012 | 8:28 pm

Retired manager La Russa to manage NL All-Stars

Tony La Russa will become the second retired manager to lead an All-Star team next summer, joining Hall of Famer John McGraw.

Jan 24, 2012 | 6:47 pm

Team: Giants reach deal with Tim Lincecum

By JANIE MCCAULEY

Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants have reached a verbal agreement on a two-year contract worth about $40 million.

Jan 24, 2012 | 1:02 pm