The presidential pitch: Obama throws low with All-Star tossST. LOUIS — President Barack Obama was true to his word: He didn’t bounce it. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig rejects accusation owners colluded against free agentsST. LOUIS — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig denies that teams conspired against free agents after the 2008 season. Obama delivers $12 Billion in Baseball Development
Night for a Prince: Fielder wins Home Run Derby, beating St. Louis boppers on own turf
Agents pressing baseball union to file collusion grievance against teams
No junior circuit on the field: American League dominates National League All Stars these days
Cardinals’ star at ease heading into home city All-Star showcase
That floating feeling: Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, 42, enjoying first All-Star trip
No junior circuit on the field: American League dominates National League these daysST. LOUIS — Names change, not the result. Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman signs agreement with agentST. LOUIS — Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who defected this month after arriving with his national team for a tournament in the Netherlands, has signed with an agent. Tim Lincecum of Giants, Roy Halladay of Blue Jays selected starting pitchers for All-Star gameST. LOUIS — Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay were selected Monday as the starting pitchers for the All-Star game. Worst-in-baseball Nationals fire Acta at All-Star break; Riggleman named interim managerWASHINGTON — So much for the plan to have Manny Acta’s patient optimism lead the Washington Nationals out of the doldrums. The abysmal won-loss record became too much to stomach, costing him his job at the All-Star break and adding another layer of instability to the worst team in baseball. Tim Lincecum, Roy Halladay selected as starting pitchers for All-Star gameST. LOUIS — Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay were selected Monday as the starting pitchers for the All-Star game. Obama to be in Fox broadcast booth for All-Star gameST. LOUIS — President Barack Obama will be in the Fox broadcast booth for Tuesday night’s All-Star game. Bayern will consider Lucio move; Toni to fight for place
Josh Beckett pitches 3-hitter for 100th career victory as Red Sox blank Royals 6-0
Orlando Hudson hits 2 homers as Dodgers cap best start in 32 years with 7-4 win over BrewersMILWAUKEE — Manny Ramirez says he’s eager to return to the home fans in Los Angeles. If the Dodgers continue the second half like the first, they could be playing deep into October. Cardinals 4, Cubs 2E_Theriot (9). DP_St. Louis 2, Chicago 2. LOB_St. Louis 7, Chicago 6. 2B_Ludwick (10), Fuld (3), Bradley (9). HR_Ludwick 2 (15). CS_Br.Ryan (5). S_Theriot. Ludwick hots 2 two-run homers to power Cardinals to 4-2 victory and split with CubsCHICAGO — Ryan Ludwick hit a pair of two-run homers, Adam Wainwright pitched eight strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged a split by beating the Chicago Cubs 4-2 in the nightcap of Sunday’s doubleheader. Late rally lifts World team to 7-5 win over United States in rain-delayed Futures GameST. LOUIS — Rene Tosoni stayed dry during a rain delay that held up the Futures Game for hours. Last time All-Star Game was in St. Louis, Schoendienst managed CardinalsST. LOUIS — In 1966, the last time the All-Star Game was played in sweltering St. Louis, Red Schoendienst managed the Cardinals. He’s still suiting up, giving you an idea of his incredible longevity. Shelton’s tiebreaking RBI single helps Seattle Mariners edge Texas Rangers 5-3SEATTLE — Pinch-hitter Chris Shelton and Rob Johnson hit consecutive RBI singles with two out in the seventh inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Sheffield, Murphy key Mets’ rare offensive display in 9-7 win over RedsNEW YORK — Gary Sheffield had three RBIs and Daniel Murphy drove in two runs to key a rare robust offense, Mike Pelfrey pitched seven sharp innings and the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-7 on Sunday. Josh Beckett pitches 3-hitter for 100th career victory in Boston’s 6-0 win over Kansas CityBOSTON — Josh Beckett capped a brilliant first half of the season with a three-hitter, joining teammate Tim Wakefield as the only 11-game winners in the AL as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-0 Sunday. Cubs 7, Cardinals 3E_Pujols (7), Schumaker (7), Theriot (8). LOB_St. Louis 6, Chicago 10. 2B_Pujols (22), Ludwick (9), Theriot 2 (16), J.Fox (7). HR_M.Hoffpauir (8), Zambrano (3). Carlos Zambrano throws 6 solid innings as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-3 in doubleheader openerCHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano pitched six solid innings and hit his third homer of the season, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Sunday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader. Trevor Hoffman, Carlos Pena, Zach Duke added to All-Star rosters as replacementsST. LOUIS — Trevor Hoffman was supposed to take his sons fishing. Instead, they’re all headed back to the All-Star game. Should All-Star game winner get home-field advantage for World Series? Poll shows fans say noEvery time Tony La Russa walks onto a field, it’s serious. So the St. Louis Cardinals manager wants to see a competitive All-Star game. Brewers closer Hoffman to replace Dodgers’ Broxton on NL All-Star squadMILWAUKEE — Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman will replace Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton on the National League squad for the All-Star game Tuesday night. Tampa Bay 1st baseman Carlos Pena replaces Boston 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia on AL squadST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena will replace Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the American League roster for Tuesday’s game All-Star game. Tampa Bay 1st baseman Carlos Pena to replace Boston 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia on AL squadST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena will replace Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the American League roster for Tuesday’s game All-Star game. Hardy doubles in 2, Hoffman holds on this time to lift Brewers over DodgersMILWAUKEE — J.J. Hardy hit a two-out, two-run double in the eighth, and Trevor Hoffman and the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen held on this time to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Saturday night. Cubs 5, Cardinals 2DP_St. Louis 1, Chicago 1. LOB_St. Louis 5, Chicago 7. 2B_Ludwick (8), D.Lee (14), Je.Baker (1). Ted Lilly gets 100th career win, pitching Cubs to 5-2 victory over CardinalsCHICAGO — Ted Lilly allowed four hits and a run in eight strong innings to earn his 100th career victory as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 Saturday. Dodgers to test closer Broxton’s ailing big toe, likely out for All-Star gameMILWAUKEE — Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton likely will have to skip the All-Star game Tuesday because of an ailing big toe on his right foot. |
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is proposing a multibillion-dollar investment in the nation’s community colleges, a $12 billion effort to help the two-year institutions reach, teach and train more people for “the jobs of the future.”
ST. LOUIS — Prince Fielder beat the hometown boppers on their own turf.
ST. LOUIS — As Michael Weiner prepares to take over from Donald Fehr as head of the players’ association, several agents are pushing the union to file a collusion grievance against teams over their behavior during the free-agent market last winter.
ST. LOUIS — A lot sure has changed since baseball’s All-Stars last pulled into the Gateway City.
ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols relaxed behind a table riser, his right arm draped over the shoulders of his 8-year-old son, and calmly fielded questions in two languages.
ST. LOUIS — The moment Tim Wakefield realized what it meant to be at the All-Star game came well before he dressed alongside Derek Jeter or warmed up next to Roy Halladay.
MUNICH - Brazil captain Lucio will be allowed to leave Bayern Munich if he wants, Kicker sports magazine reported Monday quoting club general manager Uli Hoeness.
