http://www.congoo.com/feed/newschannelsfeed.aspx?chid=13&catid=406News Feed for - Baseballhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96504758&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:43:00TORONTO -- John McDonald had no illusions of being the Blue Jays' full-time shortstop when he signed a two-year contract to remain with the ballclub. The veteran is fully aware that general manager Alex Major League Baseballhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96459283&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:21:00Outfielder-DH coming off two poor seasons For the second time in a week, the White Sox signed an aging player they have sought for years, although the question is whether outfielder Andruw Jones can Chicago Tribunehttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96506581&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:43:00PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer has been hospitalized at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital because of recurring symptoms from his sports hernia surgery in October. Phillies physician Major League Baseballhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96488395&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T02:14:00The move gives the Blue Jays at least one shortstop for the big-league roster, as starter Marco Scutaro is also a free agent. McDonald has become a fan favourite despite being mostly a backup during his CTV.cahttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96543922&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T06:11:00In the latest filing in his contentious divorce, Frank McCourt said his personal account was low on cash, raising new questions about the team's ability to sign top players and retain the core of the Los Angeles Timeshttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96488023&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:36:00I thought the Boston Red Sox were going to try and make a big splash this winter and that appears to be the case. Reportedly the Red Sox are going hard after Toronto ace Roy Halladay, and want to have Sports Networkhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96421202&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T02:58:00NEW YORK -- St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols won his third National League Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday, becoming the first player since 2004 to capture the honor in consecutive years. China Posthttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96357470&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T06:10:00New York, NY (Sports Network) - For the second straight year and the third time in the last five seasons, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has been named the National League's Most Valuable 620 KMNShttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96233397&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:08:00ESPN Deportes launched a new campaign for its Dominican winter baseball season. The Spanish-language campaign, via creative agency LatinWorks, will run until the end of December and will utilize radio, MC Technology Marketing Intelligencehttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96515188&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T03:15:00I could run the Oakland A's as well as Billy Beane does. Actually, let me clarify. Given my ego, spiny temperament, intelligence/lack thereof and unfortunate tendency to respond to Fantasy-league trade CBS Sportshttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96504088&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T04:18:00Judge tosses lawsuit over NYC plan to redevelop gritty zone near Mets' new stadiumNewsdayhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96448847&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T02:30:00A GOOD PLACE to start a plea for Chone Figgins are those words uttered by the Phillies manager after the Yankees eliminated his team on that cold night less than a month ago. Moments earlier Charlie Manuel, Philadelphia Inquirerhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96258457&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T06:10:00New York, NY (Sports Network) - Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been named the American League's Most Valuable Player, as voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Mauer placed first 620 KMNShttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96512127&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T00:05:00Bucky Dent was born. Dent had his brief, memorable moment in the sun, and of course, that is practically the only thing people know about him. Richard looks at other players. Earlier this summer, I produced Hardball Timeshttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96453141&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T00:50:00The A's are on the offensive, and this time it has nothing to do with Jack Cust taking the 2-1 pitch for ball three.In the current edition of San Francisco Magazine, A's managing partner Lew Wolff once San Jose Mercury Newshttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96416805&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T00:04:00David Murphy of the Philadelphia Inquirer likens Castro to Omar Vizquel, who just inked a one-year pact with the Chicago White Sox for 1.375 million. He's comparing a Hall of Famer to a never-has-been Hardball Timeshttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96450299&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T02:18:00After swinging and missing in their efforts to acquire big-time pitcher Roy Halladay this summer, the Sox are reportedly taking another crack at landing to Toronto ace â??â?? hoping that the cost has Providence Journalhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96545150&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T06:23:00Through grants, volunteerism, team giving back to nonprofits Fernando Perez lent his time this summer for the 'Reading with the Rays' program. (Rays) Related Links ST. PETERSBURG -- Giving back to the Tampa Bay Devil Rayshttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96545144&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T06:23:00Star up for top Play, Performance; Zobrist, Bartlett on ballot Related Links ST. PETERSBURG -- Carl Crawford leads the way for Rays nominees for the 2009 MLB.com This Year in Baseball Awards. Crawford Tampa Bay Devil Rayshttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96541589&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:43:00fans who attended Major League Baseball games in 2009. Thanks to the ballplayers who keep us coming back for every pitch and every year. Thanks to Nationals right-hander Craig Stammen, Orioles right fielder Major League Baseballhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96541587&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:43:00Sometime over the next three months, a Major League team will agree to a large contract for John Lackey. That club will probably give Lackey a longer contract than it would prefer to, convinced that the Major League Baseballhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96541582&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:43:00Right now, you want to hear Vin Scully wish you a 'pleasant good evening.' You want to hear Hawk Harrelson screaming for them to 'put it on the board.' You need to know that it's an 'A-Bomb for A-Rod,' Major League Baseballhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96541580&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:43:00There is a new event on the baseball calendar. It is called Site Busters, and it will draw big crowds, too. That is where many of the same baseball fans who go to ballgames will be hanging out this weekend: Major League Baseballhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96541534&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:43:00TORONTO -- John McDonald had no illusions of being the Blue Jays' full-time shortstop when he signed a two-year contract to remain with the ballclub. The veteran is fully aware that general manager Alex Major League Baseballhttp://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96541490&Channel_ID=13&Category_ID=4062009-11-26T05:43:00The Red Sox acquired Tug Hulett in a trade with the Royals on Wednesday, picking up the 26-year-old infielder for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The Royals designated Hulett for assignment Major League Baseball