Sammy Blasts Homer in Chicago

Chicago lefty pitches 16th no-hitter in White Sox history

(NEWSER) - Mark Buehrle, two starts from a minor injury to his throwing arm, thoroughly dominated the Texas Rangers today, giving up no hits and just one walk (to Sammy Sosa, whom he promptly picked off at first base). Two Jim Thome solo shots and a grand slam from Jermaine Dye provided more offense than was strictly necessary. More»

First RBI for Sosa in comeback attempt with Rangers

(NEWSER) - While attempting to check his swing, Rangers slugger Sammy Sosa accidentally hit an RBI single that would be the go-ahead run in a 2-0 victory over the Red Sox. It was the first RBI of the season for Sosa, who is attempting a comeback with his 1989 rookie-season team. More»

(AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. slammed his 609th home run today to move into a tie with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the Major League Baseball career list. Only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714), and Willie Mays (660) have hit more. Griffey's two-run drive helped his Chicago White Sox rout Seattle, 15-3. It was his first homer since Chicago acquired him from Cincinnati last month. More»

30-year-old Jon Daniels brings a new approach to baseball managership

(NEWSER) - Jon Daniels is 30. He’s a little geeky. The last time he played baseball was in Little League, and he wasn't very good. Jon Daniels also is in his third season as manager of the Texas Rangers, part of a new breed of sports executives sprung not from the rough and tumble fields but from academia and white-collar work. Fast Company profiles the league's youngest manager and his efforts—yes, there's hope, Rangers fans—to turn the mediocre team around. More»

Other teams shocked by LA of A's sudden deal for Twins CF

(NEWSER) - Shocking other teams seeking the seven-time Gold Glover, the Los Angeles Angels nabbed free agent center fielder Torii Hunter with a five-year, $90 million deal, despite already having an excellent—and expensive—center fielder in Gary Matthews, Jr. The move is the second unconventional one of the week for LA's rookie GM Tony Reagins. More»