Wednesday, July 23 2014 7:32 PM EDT2014-07-23 23:32:37 GMT
A law enforcement official and online marketplace StubHub say cyber thieves got into more than 1,000 customers' accounts and fraudulently bought tickets for events.More >>
Some of the hottest tickets in town - to Broadway hits, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake concerts, a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game - were snapped up by an international ring of cyber thieves who commandeered more than...More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:27 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:27:33 GMT
Bartolo Colon of the New York Mets has a perfect game through six innings against the Seattle Mariners.More >>
Bartolo Colon of the New York Mets has lost his bid for a perfect game when he allowed a single to Seattle's Robinson Cano with two outs in the seventh inning.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 2:41 AM EDT2014-07-23 06:41:10 GMT
Chase Headley hustled to New York, eager to help his new team right away. That's exactly what he did - about 4 1/2 hours after pulling on his pinstripes.More >>
Chase Headley hustled to New York, eager to help his new team right away. That's exactly what he did - about 4 1/2 hours after pulling on his pinstripes.More >>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 7:12 PM EDT2014-07-22 23:12:19 GMT
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is "anxious" to look at the recommendations of a team of top orthopedists who are studying the uptick in elbow injuries among pitchers.More >>
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is "anxious" to look at the recommendations of a team of top orthopedists who are studying the uptick in elbow injuries among pitchers.More >>
Sunday, July 20 2014 6:49 PM EDT2014-07-20 22:49:33 GMT
Odrisamer Despaigne of the San Diego Padres is pitching a no-hitter through six innings against the New York Mets.More >>
Odrisamer Despaigne of the San Diego Padres lost a no-hit bid with two outs in the eighth inning when Daniel Murphy of the New York Mets doubled.More >>
Saturday, July 19 2014 4:29 PM EDT2014-07-19 20:29:41 GMT
The Chicago Cubs have filed a lawsuit against several people whom the team accuses of being behind a fake mascot that has been engaging in bad behavior near Wrigley Field, including getting into a bar fight that...More >>
The Chicago Cubs have filed a lawsuit against several people whom the team accuses of being behind a fake mascot that has been engaging in bad behavior near Wrigley Field, including getting into a bar fight that was...More >>
Friday, July 18 2014 11:41 PM EDT2014-07-19 03:41:21 GMT
Scooter Gennett and Khris Davis homered and Kyle Lohse pitched seven strong innings to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 in a meeting of division leaders Friday night.More >>
Milwaukee starter Kyle Lohse didn't need many words to sum up his effort in Friday night's 4-2 win at Washington.More >>
Friday, July 18 2014 7:49 PM EDT2014-07-18 23:49:31 GMT
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer The Houston Astros failed to sign the first pick in this year's draft, San Diego high school left-hander Brady Aiken, before Friday's deadline.More >>
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer The Houston Astros failed to sign the first pick in this year's draft, San Diego high school left-hander Brady Aiken, before Friday's deadline.More >>
Friday, July 18 2014 3:52 PM EDT2014-07-18 19:52:46 GMT
Former major leaguer Jose Offerman says he didn't swing his bat at two other players or cause their injuries in scuffle during a 2007 minor league baseball game in Connecticut.More >>
Former major leaguer Jose Offerman testified Friday that he neither swung his bat at two minor leaguers nor caused their injuries during a scuffle that broke out when he was hit by a pitch during a 2007 comeback attempt.More >>
Friday, July 18 2014 1:33 PM EDT2014-07-18 17:33:44 GMT
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Baseball's All-Star party is over, and the real fun begins Friday night.More >>
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Sure, it was great for a couple days. The cheers for Derek Jeter. The power of Giancarlo Stanton. The excellence of Mike Trout in the American League's 5-3 victory.More >>
Thursday, July 17 2014 12:00 PM EDT2014-07-17 16:00:05 GMT
Each start was remarkably similar. That smooth, efficient motion. The devastating array of pitches. The easy cool that quickly spreads to his teammates, who are so confident when he takes the mound.More >>
Each start was remarkably similar. That smooth, efficient motion. The devastating array of pitches. The easy cool that quickly spreads to his teammates, who are so confident when he takes the mound.More >>
Wednesday, July 16 2014 5:11 AM EDT2014-07-16 09:11:44 GMT
Derek Jeter started his last All-Star game with a long ovation and a leadoff double, and Miguel Cabrera followed with a two-run homer to lift the American League to a 3-2 lead over the National League through three...More >>
Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball's national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and then delivered two final All-Star hits.More >>
Tuesday, July 15 2014 7:20 PM EDT2014-07-15 23:20:44 GMT
Major League Baseball has appointed former outfielder Billy Bean, who came out as gay after his playing career, to serve as a consultant in guiding the sport toward greater inclusion and equality.More >>
The burden of being gay became too great for Billy Bean to bear during his playing career, so he quit rather than seek support for his secret.More >>
Tuesday, July 15 2014 5:51 PM EDT2014-07-15 21:51:21 GMT
Major League Baseball players say they may consider whether to discuss a possible ban on chewing tobacco when they negotiate their next labor contract in two years. For now, they hope individuals decide on their...More >>
Major League Baseball players say they may consider whether to discuss a possible ban on chewing tobacco when they negotiate their next labor contract in two years. For now, they hope individuals decide on their own to...More >>
Tuesday, July 15 2014 1:01 AM EDT2014-07-15 05:01:27 GMT
Oakland's Yoenis Cespedes became the first repeat winner of the All-Star home run derby in 15 years, powering his way past Cincinnati's Todd Frazier by a whopping 9-1 in the final round Monday night.More >>
Yoenis Cespedes knew how to pace himself in this rain-delayed home run derby, drawn out further by a new format.More >>
Monday, July 14 2014 3:11 PM EDT2014-07-14 19:11:08 GMT
Seattle's Felix Hernandez will start Tuesday night's All-Star game for the American League and Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals will open for the National League.More >>
Seattle's Felix Hernandez will start Tuesday night's All-Star game for the American League and Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals will open for the National League.More >>
Monday, July 14 2014 3:47 AM EDT2014-07-14 07:47:25 GMT
During a friendly dugout chat before a game, Hector Sanchez joked about the hazards of catching for hard-throwing San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum because of the number of balls that must be stopped in the dirt.More >>
During a friendly dugout chat before a game, Hector Sanchez joked about the hazards of catching for hard-throwing San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum because of the number of balls that must be stopped in the dirt.More >>
Monday, July 14 2014 3:37 AM EDT2014-07-14 07:37:16 GMT
During a friendly dugout chat before a game, Hector Sanchez joked about the hazards of catching for hard-throwing San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum because of the number of balls that must be stopped in the dirt.More >>
During a friendly dugout chat before a game, Hector Sanchez joked about the hazards of catching for hard-throwing San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum because of the number of balls that must be stopped in the dirt.More >>
Sunday, July 13 2014 10:17 PM EDT2014-07-14 02:17:06 GMT
Joey Gallo let loose his powerful left-handed swing on a too-good-to-pass-up pitch over the plate, producing a soaring two-run homer to give his team the lead for good.More >>
Joey Gallo let loose his powerful left-handed swing on a too-good-to-pass-up pitch over the plate, producing a soaring two-run homer to give his team the lead for good.More >>
Sunday, July 13 2014 9:16 PM EDT2014-07-14 01:16:39 GMT
Sitting in the Minnesota Twins locker room Sunday surrounded by many of the most promising minor leaguers, Christian Binford remembered back five years ago, when he was a 10th grader pitching for the Mercersburg...More >>
Sitting in the Minnesota Twins locker room Sunday surrounded by many of the most promising minor leaguers, Christian Binford remembered back five years ago, when he was a 10th grader pitching for the Mercersburg Academy in...More >>
Sunday, July 13 2014 7:58 PM EDT2014-07-13 23:58:51 GMT
Right-handers Alfredo Simon of the Cincinnati and Tyler Clippard of Washington have been added to the National League All-Star game roster in place of the Reds' Johnny Cueto and Atlanta's Julio Teheran, who...More >>
San Francisco's Tim Hudson, Cincinnati's Alfredo Simon, San Diego's Huston Street and Washington's Tyler Clippard have been added to the roster for Tuesday's All-Star game at Target Field as the...More >>
Sunday, July 13 2014 7:37 PM EDT2014-07-13 23:37:51 GMT
Madison Bumgarner became the first pitcher in 48 years to hit two grand slams in a season, and Buster Posey also hit a slam Sunday that boosted the San Francisco Giants over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4.More >>
Madison Bumgarner became the first pitcher in 48 years to hit two grand slams in a season, and Buster Posey also hit a slam Sunday that boosted the San Francisco Giants over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4.More >>
Sunday, July 13 2014 12:18 AM EDT2014-07-13 04:18:47 GMT
Andrew McCutchen tied the game with a solo homer in the ninth inning Saturday night, then connected again in the 11th inning, rallying the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.More >>
Saturday, July 12 2014 9:07 PM EDT2014-07-13 01:07:28 GMT
Adam Wainwright pitched seven strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals sent Milwaukee to its seventh straight loss, 10-2 on Saturday as the Brewers mourned the death of shortstop Jean Segura's young son.More >>
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright knew how tough it was for the Milwaukee Brewers to play Saturday after finding out that shortstop Jean Segura's 9-month-old son had died.More >>
Friday, July 11 2014 2:40 AM EDT2014-07-11 06:40:50 GMT
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, who is on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right elbow, was expected to meet with a team doctor Thursday night in Seattle.More >>
Allowing nine runs in the last two innings wasn't the worst thing that happened to the New York Yankees on Thursday night.More >>
Friday, July 11 2014 2:19 AM EDT2014-07-11 06:19:37 GMT
Clayton Kershaw's scoreless streak ended at 41 innings when he gave up a home run to Chase Headley, but the Los Angeles ace pitched a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts to lead the Dodgers over the San Diego...More >>
Clayton Kershaw and batterymate A.J. Ellis were in agreement for nine innings, especially on one specific point: Losing the game would be much worse than seeing the Los Angeles Dodgers' ace lose his scoreless innings...More >>
Friday, July 11 2014 12:39 AM EDT2014-07-11 04:39:07 GMT
Clayton Kershaw's scoreless streak has ended at 41 innings after the Los Angeles Dodgers ace gave up a solo homer to San Diego's Chase Headley.More >>
Clayton Kershaw's scoreless streak ended at 41 innings Thursday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers ace gave up a solo homer to San Diego's Chase Headley.More >>
Thursday, July 10 2014 8:55 PM EDT2014-07-11 00:55:01 GMT
Wrigley Field took a step in the direction of every major league ballpark in the country when a city commission unanimously approved the Chicago Cubs' massive renovation project that includes a Jumbotron and...More >>
Wrigley Field took a step in the direction of every major league baseball park in the country Thursday when a city commission unanimously approved a major expansion of planned renovations including several more electronic...More >>
Thursday, July 10 2014 8:03 PM EDT2014-07-11 00:03:12 GMT
St. Louis Cardinals All-Star catcher Yadier Molina will undergo surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and will be sidelined eight to 12 weeks.More >>
St. Louis Cardinals All-Star catcher Yadier Molina will undergo surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and could miss the rest of the season.More >>
Thursday, July 10 2014 7:47 PM EDT2014-07-10 23:47:54 GMT
Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo were voted by fans onto the rosters for Tuesday's All-Star game, and Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar will replace Kansas City...More >>
Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo were voted by fans onto the rosters for Tuesday's All-Star game, and Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar will replace Kansas City...More >>
Thursday, July 10 2014 7:05 PM EDT2014-07-10 23:05:29 GMT
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer A verdict awarding $18 million to a San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten outside Dodger Stadium has settled - for now - one of the ugliest chapters in a...More >>
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer A verdict awarding $18 million to a San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten outside Dodger Stadium has settled - for now - one of the ugliest chapters in a longstanding...More >>
Thursday, July 10 2014 6:56 PM EDT2014-07-10 22:56:00 GMT
Luis Valbuena hit a tiebreaking, two-run in the 12th inning and the Chicago Cubs avoided a rare five-game sweep in Cincinnati with a 6-4 win Thursday.More >>
Arismendy Alcantara needed just one day to get the feel of the big leagues.More >>
Thursday, July 10 2014 4:14 PM EDT2014-07-10 20:14:26 GMT
Matt Garza of the Milwaukee Brewers has a no-hitter through six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.More >>
Matt Garza of the Milwaukee Brewers had his no-hit bid broken up after the Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins led off the top of the seventh inning with a single.More >>
Thursday, July 10 2014 10:50 AM EDT2014-07-10 14:50:55 GMT
Three years after his savage beating at the hands of Los Angeles fans at Dodger Stadium drew attention to sporting event violence, Bryan Stow was awarded about $14 million when a jury found the team was negligent.More >>
Three years after his savage beating at the hands of Los Angeles fans at Dodger Stadium drew attention to sporting event violence, Bryan Stow was awarded about $14 million when a jury found the team was negligent.More >>
Wednesday, July 9 2014 10:27 PM EDT2014-07-10 02:27:42 GMT
A verdict has been reached in a negligence lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers and former owner Frank McCourt stemming from the beating of a San Francisco Giants fan in 2011.More >>
A San Francisco Giants fan who suffered brain damage in a beating in a Dodger Stadium parking lot won his negligence lawsuit Wednesday, with a jury agreeing that the Dodgers didn't provide adequate security and were...More >>
Wednesday, July 9 2014 4:28 PM EDT2014-07-09 20:28:22 GMT
Max Scherzer pitched seven impressive innings, outdueling Zack Greinke and helping the shorthanded Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday.More >>
Max Scherzer pitched seven impressive innings, outdueling Zack Greinke and helping the shorthanded Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:23 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:23:43 GMT
Coach Doc Rivers has said he'll resign from the Los Angeles Clippers if Donald Sterling remains owner, the team's interim CEO testified, saying such a move would be a "disaster" for the franchise.More >>
Testimony ended Wednesday in the trial to determine whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Los Angeles Clippers in a proposed $2 billion deal with former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 7:30 PM EDT2014-07-23 23:30:15 GMT
The Tour de France pack has embarked on Stage 17, the shortest leg of the three-week race featuring three tough climbs plus an uphill finish in the Pyrenees.More >>
On the last of four Pyrenees ascents, Rafal Majka winked at a French TV camera and tugged playfully at a motorcycle's antenna.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:27 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:27:33 GMT
Bartolo Colon of the New York Mets has a perfect game through six innings against the Seattle Mariners.More >>
Bartolo Colon of the New York Mets has lost his bid for a perfect game when he allowed a single to Seattle's Robinson Cano with two outs in the seventh inning.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 6:13 PM EDT2014-07-23 22:13:48 GMT
Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes is asking for the public's help to track down the man police say killed his aunt in Northern California.More >>
Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes is asking for the public's help to track down the man police say killed his aunt in Northern California.More >>
