Washington Post
Fehr talks collusion, steroids to OriolesBaltimore Sun, United StatesBy Peter Schmuck | peter.schmuck@baltsun.com Donald Fehr, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, chats on the phone prior to a meeting with players after workouts at Orioles spring training in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. …Fehr meets with O's, Marlins Flamarlins.comNothing to Fehr MASN (Mid-Atlantic Sports [...]
Boston Globe
Major League Baseball investigators want to talk with Alex …Washington Post, United StatesIn addition, the New York Daily News said that Angel Presinal, a Dominican trainer well known throughout baseball, traveled with Rodriguez and the cousin during the 2007 season. Presinal has been banned from entering baseball clubhouses. …A-Rod's former trainer still banned by MLB, [...]
MLB.com
More major leaguers jump out of WBC player poolUSA TodayMajor league teams can't tell a player not to participate, but they can request he not be selected because of injury. The Tampa Bay Rays cited a 2008 elbow injury for keeping pitcher Scott Kazmir out. The Mets cited Santana's offseason knee surgery. …Lengthening spring training [...]
Hartford Courant
Baseball scouts' honor under fire in kickback scheme in Dominican …Chicago Tribune, United StatesBy Todd Lighty and Oscar Avila | Tribune reporters BONAO, Dominican Republic — As Major League Baseball endures an embarrassing steroids scandal that has tarnished another big star, a separate, quieter drama is unfolding far from spring training sites: …Baseball alleges [...]
Washington Post
Nationals' Bowden Denies WrongdoingWashington Post, United StatesMajor League Baseball confirmed this week that Gonzalez is actually four years older than thought, and named Carlos Daniel Alvarez Lugo. The Nationals, with Bowden's approval, awarded Gonzalez a $1.4 million signing bonus in 2006. …Come To Think Of It: Nats GM Jim Bowden Under Investigation By Feds Bleacher [...]
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Young leftie in learning modeCanada.com, CanadaBy Jeremy Sandler, Canwest News ServiceFebruary 23, 2009 Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brett Cecil throws at the team's Major League Baseball spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida February 22, 2009. Dunedin, Fla. — Brett Cecil’s first big-league …Hamstring strain will sideline Toronto's Wells for a month AFPJays lefty's stock [...]
WHDH-TV
Lawyers Are Link in Yankees’ Drug CasesNew York Times, United StatesRodriguez has not been asked to testify before Congress, but investigators for Major League Baseball want to meet with him to learn who gave him his drugs and whether the person or persons had access to baseball clubhouses and planes. …A-Rod adds Reisinger to legal team [...]
Hands-on Major League Baseball 2K9IGN, CAWe take the 2009 slugger for a spin, and step into the batter's box with the new and improved batting system. by Mark Bozon February 23, 2009 - Last year 2K Sports brought Major League Baseball 2K8 to Nintendo Wii. While Nintendo's system hasn't seen …
Minor League Baseball could defy recessionLog Cabin Democrat, ARWithout question, the minors have done much to reach out and grow the game in recent times, and Major League Baseball and youth baseball programs are direct beneficiaries. That will continue to be the case. Budgets are limited in the minors, …Minor Leaguers Train in Charlottesville Gym NBC [...]
Modesto Bee
Take spring break with your favorite baseball teamBaltimore Sun, United StatesBy Beth J. Harpaz | AP Opening day for Major League Baseball is April 6. But fans don't have to wait that long to see their favorite teams. Spring training games are scheduled to begin Wednesday and continue through April 5 in Florida and Arizona. [...]