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Justin Verlander and Buster Posey guaranteed $347 million under new contracts

Justin Verlander and Buster Posey guaranteed $347 million under new contracts

NEW YORK, N.Y. - After leading their teams to last year's World Series, Justin Verlander and Buster Posey cashed in just hours apart Friday.
Jesse Root scores off turnover at 9 seconds of OT, Yale beats Minnesota 3-2 in NCAA tournament

Jesse Root scores off turnover at 9 seconds of OT, Yale beats Minnesota 3-2 in NCAA tournament

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Jesse Root scored 9 seconds into overtime to give fourth-seeded Yale a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Minnesota in the NCAA West Regional semifinals Friday.
Baseball 2013: A mini-World Series most every day, thanks to a sked full of AL vs NL matchups

Baseball 2013: A mini-World Series most every day, thanks to a sked full of AL vs NL matchups

On a windy morning at spring training, a trio of Phillies catchers met behind the batting cage to shoot the breeze. The topic? Interleague intrigue, right from the get-go.

10 things to know for the 2013 major league baseball season

An around-the-bases look at the 2013 major league season that starts March 31 when the Texas Rangers visit the Houston Astros: 1. STAR SIGHTINGS ...
Now with Yankees-style favourite status, reigning NL East champ Nationals hope for more in '13

Now with Yankees-style favourite status, reigning NL East champ Nationals hope for more in '13

WASHINGTON - Back at home for their exhibition finale Friday, the Washington Nationals were greeted by a red, white and blue plaque outside the clubhouse pronouncing them "NL East Division Champions" of a year ago.

Person familiar with talks: Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks near $32 million, 5-year contract

PHOENIX - First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Arizona Diamondbacks are close to agreement on a $32 million, five-year contract that would run from 2014-18, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The deal would include a $14.
David Wright plays in big league game for first time in 2 weeks; Mets beat Cardinals 7-2

David Wright plays in big league game for first time in 2 weeks; Mets beat Cardinals 7-2

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - David Wright gave the Mets something to get excited about — just by taking the field Friday.

Battle of Ontario heating up again with Senators, Maple Leafs in playoff chase

OTTAWA - With both teams in the hunt for an Eastern Conference playoff spot, the rivalry between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs is starting to feel like the playoff battles of old.
NL MVP and batting champion catcher Buster Posey gets $167M, 9-year deal from Giants

NL MVP and batting champion catcher Buster Posey gets $167M, 9-year deal from Giants

SAN FRANCISCO - At age 26, Buster Posey can envision one day retiring with the San Francisco Giants. For now, he is their new franchise man.
Married to the Mets: Mr. Wright waiting for young prospects to provide help in New York

Married to the Mets: Mr. Wright waiting for young prospects to provide help in New York

NEW YORK, N.Y. - David Wright got engaged last winter to his longtime girlfriend, model Molly Beers. By then he was already married to the New York Mets — for better or for worse.