CARACAS, Venezuela — Officials said Thursday they have found the vehicle used by armed men who abducted Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, a case that highlights a sharp rise in kidnappings for ransom in Venezuela. Police found the kidnappers vehicle abandoned in a nearby town Thursday morning and were gathering evidence, Justice Minister Tareck El [...]
Former Dodgers owner Peter OMalley and ex-Los Angeles pitchers Hideo Nomo and Chan Ho Park will run the teams former spring training complex at Dodgertown with minor league baseballs governing body. OMalleys sister, Terry Seidler, also will operate what is now being called Vero Beach Sports Village together with the National Association of Professional Baseball [...]
A federal bankruptcy judge says Fox will have a chance to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers if the team attempts to sell future television rights along with the franchise. Foxs Prime Ticket subsidiary, part of Rupert Murdochs News Corp., holds the teams broadcast rights through the 2013 season and has the exclusive rights of first [...]
Nov. 15-16 – General managers meetings, Milwaukee. Nov. 16-17 – Owners meetings, Milwaukee. Nov, 23 – Last day for teams to offer salary arbitration to their former players who became free agents. Dec. 5-8 – Winter meetings, Dallas. Dec. 7 – Last day for free agents offered salary arbitration to accept the offers. Dec. 11 [...]
CHICAGO — Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux is next up as the Chicago Cubs search for a new manager. Maddux is slated to interview on Wednesday. Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum and Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin have already been interviewed to replace Mike Quade, who was fired by new president of [...]
Former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona has interviewed with the St. Louis Cardinals for their manager opening, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made. The interview took place in Cincinnati, where Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. lives. [...]