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Social media creates double-edged sword for athletes
With college and pro football players around the country getting in trouble over controversial posts on Twitter, the Texans might have found the solution.
Pirates pitcher digs spikes into farming policy
An e-mail requesting an internship arrived at the Agriculture Department this summer with an impressive resume: Princeton University degree in operations research and financial engineering, 3.8 college GPA, 1520 SATs.
Dominican businessman sues Sosa
Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman who claims the former Major Leaguer owes him for commission on a house sale, among other things.
Jays sign SS Gonzalez to 1-year deal
The Toronto Blue Jays signed shortstop Alex Gonzalez to a one-year deal worth $2.75 million on Thursday, which includes a club option for 2011.
Andruw Jones agrees to deal with White Sox
Andruw Jones agreed Wednesday to a $500,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Feds seek rehearing of baseball drug list ruling
Federal officials are asking for a rehearing of an appeals court decision that said the government illegally seized drug-testing samples and records of baseball players who allegedly tested positive for steroids.
Pujols wins second straight NL MVP award
Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.
Vizquel agrees to one-year deal with White Sox
Omar Vizquel agreed Monday to $1,375,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Mauer runs away with American League MVP
Joe Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award.
MLB free-agent season begins with few available stars
Free-agent signing season began Friday with teams competing for a dearth of stars and a large number of players nearing the end of their careers.
Astros add four pitchers to 40-man roster
The Astros signed Jose Valdez, a 26-year-old former Yankee farmhand, and added three other minor leaguers.
D'backs acquire pitcher Heilman from Cubs
Reliever Aaron Heilman has been acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.
Some clubs lost money, Selig says
Some teams lost money in 2009, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday after the final owners meeting of the year.
Lincecum wins second straight NL Cy Young award
Giants ace Tim Lincecum becomes the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson won it four straight times from 1999-2002.
Nationals hire Davey Johnson as senior adviser
The Washington Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a senior adviser. The Nationals made the announcement Wednesday. The 66-year-old Johnson will work with general manager Mike Rizzo.
Tracy, Scioscia win manager of the year awards
Jim Tracy of the Colorado Rockies won the National League honor, while the Los Angeles Angels' Mike Scioscia was named in the American League.
Ramirez, Darvish named Japan MVPs
Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors.
Astros hire Scott as minor league field coordinator
Dick Scott has been named minor league field coordinator, the Astros announced Tuesday.
Yankees decline option on Mitre
The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre.
Twins alter uniforms, add throwback option
The Minnesota Twins unveiled their biggest uniform change since 1987 on Monday, with a whole new look for the road sans pinstripes, and a new alternate home uniform that's a throwback to 1961.
Indians hire Tim Tolman as bench coach
New Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta's coaching staff is nearly complete. On Monday, Acta picked Tim Tolman as the bench coach, Steve Smith as third-base coach and Scott Radinsky as bullpen coach.
Some Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season
The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009.
Royals' Greinke wins American League Cy Young
Zack Greinke beat out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.
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