FOX2now.com • 29th March 2018

Holland, Cards reach $14 million, 1-year deal; AP source

A person familiar with the deal says All-Star closer Greg Holland and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $14 million, one-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement was pending a physical and had not been announced.

Associated Press • 29th March 2018

Rusty Staub, Slugger Who Played 23 Seasons, Dies at 73

Rusty Staub was a huge hit on both sides of the border. Instantly recognizable for his fiery orange hair and gregarious personality, the outfielder who charmed baseball fans in the United States and Canada during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons died Thursday. He was 73.

Usa Today • 3rd October 2017

Double Play: Judge takes swing at MVP and Rookie of the Year

The jury is out on AL MVP. And when a verdict comes in later this fall, giant slugger Aaron Judge has a great chance to join a very small club. Fred Lynn (1975) and Ichiro Suzuki (2001) are the only major leaguers to win Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season.

Usa Today • 2nd October 2017

After back-to-back ALCS appearances, Blue Jays stumble

A potent offense and steady starting pitching helped the Toronto Blue Jays make back-to-back ALCS appearances in each of the last two years. The Blue Jays didn't get either of those elements in 2017, leading to their first losing record in four years.

Fox Sports • 19th October 2017

The Yankee Greeter: Judge always the last man off for NY

Aaron Judge is the Yankee Greeter. A favorite to win AL Rookie of the Year and a contender for the league’s Most Valuable Player Award, Judge jogs toward the dugout at the end of every defensive inning, but he stops short of the steps.

Durango Herald • 31st August 2017

U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic could command $100M transfer fee

As Christian Pulisic warmed up for training ahead of Friday’s critical World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica, retired goalkeeper Kasey Keller marveled at the young American star who might wind up the country’s best ever.

Usa Today • 29th September 2014

MLB batting average lowest since 1972 _ before DH

The final numbers are in, and Major League Baseball's batting average hasn't been this low since Richard Nixon was in the White House, a gallon of gasoline cost 55 cents and the designated hitter was a radical proposal limited to spring training experiments.

Usa Today • 19th August 2014

Fans go through metal detectors at Yankee Stadium

Wearing a navy blue New York Yankees shirt, Jonathan Freedman lined up with other fans outside Gate 2 on Jerome Avenue and East 164th Street. Once he reached the front of the single-file line, he emptied his pockets into a plastic bin and was ushered through a metal detector.

Fox Sports • 1st May 2018

Soroka wins MLB debut, pitches baby Braves past Mets 3-2

Mike Soroka’s family and friends came all the way from Western Canada to see his major league debut Tuesday night. Even still, the last thing he wanted to do was look up at them in the stands.