Reds' Leake Busted Shoplifting

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake will make $425,000 this year, but he was apparently short the $59.95 for six American Rag T-shirts that cops say he lifted at a Macy's today. Leake's arrest report says the 23-year-old removed price tags from the shirts and tried to leave—as a security camera filmed the whole thing, reports the Enquirer.

Leake was charged with a misdemeanor, and could face up to 180 days in jail. The arrest occurred just hours before pitchers were to show up for batting practice before a game against Pittsburgh. The Reds had no comment, and Leake was expected to make a statement this evening. Click for more, including background on Leake's career. (More Mike Leake stories.)