Last Updated: February 20, 2011 9:00pm
Snider's 'tweak' par for the course
It’s just a bit of “irritation,” but when Travis Snider says he “tweaked” something, it’s difficult not to sound the alarm.
Last Updated: February 20, 2011 7:55pm
Cardinals co-owner Baur dies at 66
Andrew N. "Drew" Baur, who was part of the ownership group that bought the St. Louis Cardinals in 1996, died Sunday at the age of 66.
Last Updated: February 19, 2011 6:29pm
In case of emergency - call Mac
Not many people paid attention as Deck McGuire, the Jays’ top draft choice last year, and a catcher started off toward one of the distant diamonds for a mound session.
Last Updated: February 19, 2011 6:20pm
Jays give Sierra a third (base) look
Two years ago in spring training young outfielder Moises Sierra, coming off a good year at Class A Lansing, impressed a lot of people not only with his bat but with his strong outfield arm.
Last Updated: February 19, 2011 6:03pm
There are no 'yes men' on Jays staff
One of the side issues of Alex Anthopoulos’s exhaustive managerial search this past winter was the composition of the coaching staff.
Last Updated: February 19, 2011 2:41pm
Cabrera not at Tigers camp after arrest
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera did not report to training camp Saturday after he was arrested earlier in the week and charged with drunken driving.
Last Updated: February 18, 2011 6:46pm
McGowan looks impressive
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before but one of the most impressive arms so far in camp belongs to Dustin McGowan.
Last Updated: February 18, 2011 6:31pm
Jays prospects gaining invaluable experience
Spring training isn’t all about winning jobs and preparing for the big-league season to come. It’s also about building on dreams.
Last Updated: February 18, 2011 12:19pm
Jim Edmonds announces retirement
Jim Edmonds has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 17 seasons.
Last Updated: February 18, 2011 9:00am
O's make it official with Vlad
The Baltimore Orioles made it official on Friday and signed designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero to a one-year contract.
Last Updated: February 17, 2011 10:29pm
Former Mets skipper Frazier dies
Former New York Mets manager Joe Frazier has passed away at the age of 88, according to the New York Times.
Last Updated: February 17, 2011 11:30pm
Bautista worth the gamble for Jays
Alex Anthopoulos knows better than anyone that this is a gamble. He’s given the keys to the vault to a player whose numbers don’t add up to a $65-million investment in the eyes of many.
Last Updated: February 17, 2011 7:49pm
Jenkins a complete-game pitcher
Ferguson Jenkins never won a World Series ring.
Last Updated: February 17, 2011 6:37pm
Blue Jays eager to get going
All 61 of the invitees to Blue Jays spring training have checked in at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, a day ahead of the reporting date.
Last Updated: February 17, 2011 6:29pm
Podsednik gives Blue Jays options
The addition of Scott Podsednik into the spring training mix has muddied the waters of what seemed, up until Thursday evening, a clear Blue Jay outfield plan.
Last Updated: February 18, 2011 8:53am
Pujols still wants to re-sign with Cardinals
Three-time MVP Albert Pujols reported to spring training Thursday with no hard feelings toward Cardinals management and said he hoped to hammer out a new contract after the season to remain with St Louis.
Last Updated: February 17, 2011 10:47am
Cardinals to blame for this Pujols mess
It's not often that you can find fault with a team who offers a player close to $200 million, but the blame in this whole Albert Pujols mess lays squarely at the feet of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Last Updated: February 17, 2011 10:12am
Tigers' Cabrera charged with DUI
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera was charged with drunken driving late Wednesday.
Last Updated: February 16, 2011 10:17pm
Blue Jays, Bautista agree to five-year deal
It was always going to be a gamble for Jose Bautista. Now the Blue Jays apparently have some serious skin in the game as well. Exactly 65 million skins.
Last Updated: February 16, 2011 7:09pm
Anthopoulos not big on giving out performance bonuses
Without giving away his strategy to get Jose Bautista under contract, Alex Anthopoulos revealed a couple of wrinkles that won’t be in the contract, or any contract he negotiates, if he can help it.
Last Updated: February 16, 2011 6:55pm
Jays' Rauch turns ankle
Bullpen closer candidate Jon Rauch became the first medical casualty of Blue Jays spring training when he injured an ankle.
Last Updated: February 16, 2011 5:51pm
Bautista deal looking more likely
Three days into training camp, general manager Alex Anthopoulos finally got a brief chance to match the player names that clutter his office wall with real, live flesh and blood.
Last Updated: February 16, 2011 6:15pm
Jays sign Podsednik to minor-league contract
It’s not entirely obvious just how Scott Podsednik fits into the Blue Jays puzzle but don’t be surprised if he’s in the lineup on opening day.
Last Updated: February 16, 2011 1:32pm
U.S. Senators call to ban chewing tobacco in MLB
Two U.S. senators have urged the heads of Major League Baseball and the players union to ban the use of smokeless tobacco products on the field and in the dugout and the locker room.
Last Updated: February 16, 2011 1:11pm
Pujols, Cards fail to reach new agreement
The St. Louis Cardinals and their slugger Albert Pujols failed to reach a contract agreement by the first baseman's self-declared deadline on Wednesday, leaving open the chance he will become a free agent after this season.