Easton bats - Mets' Beltran wants to steal more bases
Mets' Beltran wants to steal more bases
Carlos Beltran wants to be on the run a lot more this season for the New York Mets. Two years removed from stealing 42 bases, the All-Star outfielder intends to be more of a base-stealing threat after swiping just 18 a year ago. "I know that if I'm healthy and I have no pain in my knees and all of that, I'll be able to do that," Beltran said today after he reported to Tradition Field to take some ...
DNA barcoding for identification and conservation of fauna
Washington, Feb 18 (DPA) Even the most avid of bird watchers can't always spot every tiny little difference. That's why a new classifying technique described in two papers published Sunday in the British journal Molecular Ecology Notes was needed to distinguish 21 new birds and bats from identical-looking species in the Americas.
Notes: Ramirez may report late, Jays give Gibbons extension
The latest Manny Ramirez mystery surfaced Monday when teammate Julian Tavarez said his close friend would arrive late at spring training and Boston manager Terry Francona said that may not be true. Tavarez said the left fielder would report March 1 as he did last year when he received permission from the Red Sox to show up late.
Inside the American League: What to expect in spring training
For the Red Sox it's the arrival of Daisuke Matsuzaka. For the Yankees it's the contract uncertainty of Mariano Rivera and Alex Rodriguez. For the Tigers it's can they put together another run to the World Series. For everyone else in the American League, it's figuring out a way to keep up with those three teams. USA TODAY's Mel Antonen breaks down the hot issues that will cause problems and ...
EC eyed for baseball franchise
The sounds of a chattering pressbox, cracking bats and cheering crowds could come to Elizabeth City's Weeksville Road before the end of the decade.
Arutz 7 TV
(IsraelNN.com) Three anti-Semites brutally beat two French Jews with rocks and baseball bats in the heavily-Jewish populated area of London's Golders Green. London police have appealed to the public for information that might lead them to the tracks of the three attackers.
Alomar agrees to minor league contract with Mets
Sandy Alomar Jr. agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets today. The 40-year-old, expected to report to spring training Tuesday, hit .278 with 30 RBIs in 108 at-bats last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, who acquired him July 23. A six-time All-Star, Alomar was the 1990 AL Rookie of the Year. His father is starting his second year as the Mets' third-base ...
BASEBALL FAN'S GUIDE: Where spring fever runs rampant
When the players break out the bats and balls, it's time for fans to reach for the sunscreen and road map. All over the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues, little towns spring to life for spring training. For rookie visitors, here's a look at where to go.
Notes: Angels' Weaver still has time
Notes: Angels' Weaver still has time to start