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Twins, fans honor Hall of Famer Puckett
Mar 12 2006 10:53PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Kirby Puckett was known for his eagerness, enthusiasm and exceptional ability to play baseball, as well as a perpetual smile and a passion for other people.
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A-Rod, questionable call save U.S.
Mar 12 2006 9:40PM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Even the Americans figured they caught a break. Alex Rodriguez hit a bases-loaded, two-out single in the ninth to give the United States a 4-3 victory over Japan on Sunday in the opener of Round 2 in the inaugural World Baseball Classic after the losers appeared to be deprived of the go-ahead run.
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Canadian outfielder returns after big game
Mar 12 2006 7:21PM (CT)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - When star-for-a-day Adam Stern returned to his Boston Red Sox teammates, three of them serenaded the outfielder with his national anthem.
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King Felix reverts to typical form
Mar 12 2006 7:02PM (CT)
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - The Felix Hernandez that the Mariners have already grown accustomed to returned from a brief hiatus.
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Bonds hits first spring HR against Padres
Mar 12 2006 6:56PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Barry Bonds needed only four at-bats to find his home run stroke. Bonds connected for a two-run homer in the fourth inning of San Francisco's 10-6 Cactus League loss to the defending NL West champion San Diego Padres on Sunday, an impressive shot that traveled an estimated 380 feet into the right-field balcony seating.
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Piazza eager to get going with Padres
Mar 12 2006 6:16PM (CT)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Mike Piazza is ready to start really getting to know his new San Diego teammates, and he's ready to produce at the plate.
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Cuba capitalizes on Vizquel's miscue
Mar 12 2006 6:06PM (CT)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Cuba proved its point that it could hold its own against teams with major league star power. Ten-time Gold Glove winner Omar Vizquel missed a double play opportunity and gave up an additional out on a fielder's choice, and Cuba capitalized with a five-run sixth inning in a 7-2 victory over Venezuela on Sunday in the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
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Dodgers' closer impresses in 2nd outing
Mar 12 2006 5:24PM (CT)
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Eric Gagne stepped in to pitch an inning for the second time this spring and starter Brett Tomko threw five scoreless innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 7-0 on Sunday.
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Halladay strikes out 6 in 2nd outing
Mar 12 2006 5:16PM (CT)
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - Roy Halladay struck out six in four scoreless innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays over the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Sunday.
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Rangers closer Cordero gives up two homers
Mar 12 2006 4:19PM (CT)
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Rangers closer Francisco Cordero gave up two home runs and a walk in an inning in a `B' game Sunday against Kansas City, his first appearance this spring.
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Duffy to Schilling: 'take responsibility'
Mar 12 2006 3:01PM (CT)
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) - Pittsburgh's Chris Duffy said criticism from pitcher Curt Schilling after being hit in the head by the Boston ace is unwarranted.
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