Tibbetts to get his shot
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Billy Tibbetts, who has been a bad guy at times in life, wants to be a Bruin. Beginning next week, he'll get that chance.
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They knew that their batsmen would get them a bunch of runs, one way or another. Larry Walker, their one-time wanna-be hockey player, would get a bunch of hits. Maybe Tim Wakefield's knuckler would flutter out of the strike zone for a few walks. Manny Ramirez might do a double twisting layout vault in the outfield.
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He&#39;s poised to rack up most hits in a season. Other marks look vulnerable, too. By Erik Spanberg | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor.
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C.C. Sabathia has a dozen reasons why he should start the All-Star game.
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The Yankees have more on their mind than just pitching help. With Jason Giambi&#39;s future uncertain, multiple sources yesterday said the Yankees and Tino Martinez have agreed on a one-year contract
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Chicago White Sox: Frank Thomas exercised his $8 million option Thursday to return to the White Sox, who are also hoping he will be healthy for the 2005 season.
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With Hideki Matsui returning as a designated hitter Tuesday night and Gary Sheffield likely to follow soon, the Yankees will be trying to figure out how to best use two marquee player who have not really been missed.
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Tim Thomas , who just a year ago was wondering if he would ever see NHL action in a Boston uniform, was back on the beat again last night with the Maple Leafs in town. The 32-year-old backstop has played in 20 straight games -- a function of his success and because his backups, Hannu Toivonen and Brian Finley , ...
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Kris Benson has made it clear that he wants his future to be in the Big Apple. While the veteran right-hander is a free-agent-in-waiting, there are very few who
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Sayonara, Yankees. See you in August. Is anyone else pleased the Red Sox will be playing someone other than the New York Yankees for the next two-plus months?
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Manager Joe Torre named Gary Sheffield as his first baseman for the playoffs Saturday, and that was a relief to Jason Giambi, who will be limited to being a designated hitter.
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Tanyon Sturtze has filled several roles for the Yankees this season, from a long-relief mop-up man to a spot starter. But Sturtze added setup man to his resume on Wednesday
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Alan Curbishley is in no doubt of the impact Jerome Thomas has made to Charlton&#39;s resurgence, but will give the young winger a rest if it all becomes too much over the hectic festive season.
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Frank Thomas hit three home runs last night to lift the host Toronto Blue Jays past the Boston Red Sox, 6-1, raising his total to 512 and tying Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews for 18th on the career list.
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A small but important piece of the Red Sox [stats, schedule]&#39; free agent jigsaw puzzle fell into place yesterday when backup catcher Doug Mirabelli [stats, news] agreed to terms on a two-year, $3 million deal.
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He's poised to rack up most hits in a season. Other marks look vulnerable, too.
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NEW YORK (Ticker) - Evander Holyfield wanted to retire back on top. The New York State Athletic Commission apparently had other ideas.