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Rounding Third: In Carter, baseball loses one of its good guys

Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Growing up in New York whether you were a fan of the Yankees or the Mets, it was hard not to get caught up with what was going on at Shea Stadium in the Summer of 1986. A big reason for the excitement that

Gary Carter passes away

Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hall of Fame catcher Gary "Kid" Carter died Thursday. He was 57 years old. More to follow...

Red Sox sign Ohlendorf, Gomez to minor league deals

Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox inked pitcher Ross Ohlendorf and first baseman Mauro Gomez to minor league deals with invitations to spring training on Thursday. Ohlendorf went 1-3 with an 8.15 earned run average in ni

Phillies the early World Series favorite

Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With pitchers and catchers all set to head out to Florida and Arizona, it is apparent Major League Baseball is ready to fill some of the void in the sports world left by the end of the National Football Leagu

Pirates beat Jones in arbitration; avoid hearing with McGehee

Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Pirates won their salary arbitration case with first baseman Garrett Jones and avoided a hearing with newly-acquired third baseman Casey McGehee. Jones will earn a salary of $2.25 milli

Long-time Astros broadcaster Hamilton to retire after 2012

Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Milo Hamilton, who has been the voice of the Houston Astros since 1985, announced on Wednesday that he intends to retire following the upcoming season. Hamilton will close the books on a career which s

Twins sign Casilla to one-year deal

Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Twins signed infielder Alexi Casilla to a one-year contract on Wednesday, thereby avoiding arbitration. Casilla will earn $1,382,500 million in 2012. In 97 games with the Twins last seaso

Rays give Maddon three-year extension

St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays rewarded manager Joe Maddon with a three-year contract extension on Wednesday. Maddon took over the team prior to the 2006 season and suffered through two losing campaigns before

Orioles sign Jones to one-year deal

Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles and center fielder Adam Jones agreed to terms on a one-year contract Tuesday, avoiding arbitration. Jones, 26, is coming off his best season as a pro, setting career-

Rays to give Maddon extension

St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays and manager Joe Maddon have agreed on a three-year contract extension, according to The Tampa Bay Tribune. The Rays have scheduled a Wednesday morning press conference at T