Stephen Strasburg's immense talents -- and those of other star-crossed fireballers in major league history -- have been described as a gift and a curse by many in baseball. That curse, it would seem, extends beyond Strasburg, his prized right arm, his teammates and his employers. It affects all of us.
When the Yankees look in their rear-view mirror, they should be most concerned not with the tailgating Rays nor the blip in the distance known as the Red Sox. The biggest threat bearing down the on the Yankees is Father Time. If they don't repeat as World Series champions, the reason could very well be age.
Piniella announced that due to his mother's failing health, his retirement will be effective following the Cubs game against the Braves on Sunday afternoon.
Roger Clemens had a chance to accept a plea deal that included no jail, but reportedly turned down the offer because he would have had to admit he used performance-enhancing drugs.
If there is a Roger Clemens trial, it could be a family affair for Andy Pettitte, the New York Post reported Saturday. The Yankees pitcher is considered to be a key witness against Clemens, but he should expect to be joined by his wife, Laura, on the witness stand.
The Yankees certainly have to be excited about the top of their pitching staff in High-A Tampa. Along with star lefty prospect Manny Banuelos, the Tampa staff also boasts 6-foot-8 Dellin Betances, who is blossoming before our eyes as an elite pitching prospect.
Even with a tray of goodies in one hand, this Phillies fan was able to maintain his composure and make a one-handed grab on a Jayson Werth foul ball.
Roger Clemens will be indicted on charges of making false statements to Congress about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, according to people briefed on the case.
The players' union filed a grievance against the New York Mets and the commissioner's office on Wednesday, protesting how the team has handled Francisco Rodriguez since he was injured in a fight at Citi Field.
That's the intriguing suggestion of a group of neurologists who describe a new type of degenerative nerve disease that bears a striking resemblance to Lou Gehrig's but is distinguished by the presence of two signature proteins that would not have been detectable in the Hall of Famer's time.
Trick shots. Who doesn't like them? Trick shots wow us and make us watch video clips of them over and over again until we are sure what we saw was in fact real and not the work of a crafty computer nerd.
Bobby Thomson — the man who hit "The Shot Heard 'Round The World" to win the 1951 NL pennant — died "peacefully" at his Georgia home on Monday night. He was 86 years old and had been in poor health.
The legend of Josh Hamilton, Texas Ranger, is growing on a nightly basis.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez was charged with third-degree assault late Wednesday night after scuffling with his father-in-law at Citi Field, police said.
PITTSBURGH—After losing their fifth straight game Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were mathematically eliminated from Major League Baseball, having fallen to a 36-69 record that officially disqualified the team from ever playing the sport again.
There are several unwritten rules when it comes to catching -- or attempting to catch -- foul balls and home runs at a baseball game. For example: kids get top priority over adults. Always. Also: guys must protect their date from getting hit with screaming line drives.
The Blue Jays' Brandon Morrow lost a no-hit bid with two outs in the ninth inning on an infield single by Evan Longoria, then struck out his 17th batter of the game to finish off a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.