Cardinals choose Matheny as La Russa’s successor
The St. Louis Cardinals are replacing a manager who’s third on the career victory list with a man who’ll be writing his first lineup card on opening day.
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Baseball: All-stars shine light on Taiwan mob rule
An exhibition tour of Taiwan by Major League Baseball has shown the island what its favourite sport could be like — if only it could shake off organised crime, violence and corruption.
McCourt, MLB agree to process to sell Dodgers
Embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball reached an agreement late Tuesday to sell one of the sport’s most storied franchises, ending a seven-year run that included four trips to the postseason before recently becoming mired in legal troubles capped by a filing for bankruptcy protection.
Sabathia has new deal with Yankees
The big left-hander decided to stay with New York rather than test the free-agent market, agreeing Monday to a new deal that adds $30 million and one season to his existing contract, giving him a package that pays $122 million over the next five years.
After 3 World Series titles, La Russa retires
Tony La Russa waited until after the championship parade and then called a team meeting with his players.
