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May 21, 2012

Kimbrel, Hellickson chosen rookies of the year

Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel became the NL Rookie of the Year in a unanimous vote and Tampa Bay pitcher Jeremy Hellickson was a clear winner for the AL award Monday

Cardinals Choose Matheny to Succeed La Russa

The Cardinals have named former catcher Mike Matheny as their manager to succeed Tony La Russa, the team announced Sunday night.  Matheny, a former catcher with the Cardinals who had been a minor league instructor, will be introduced as Tony La Russa’s successor as manager at a news conference Monday. AP Video:

Papelbon to the Phillies for $50 million

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The AP that the Philadelphia Phillies and closer Jonathan Papelbon have agreed to a $50 million, four-year contract.

Major leaguer Wilson Ramos rescued in Venezuela

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Good news for baseball fans and fans of Wilson Ramos as the Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami said on state television that Ramos was“safe and sound” and that he was rescued by police. He said three men were arrested in the kidnapping. Information Minister Andres Izarra initially reported the rescue via Twitter, saying Ramos was [...]

Nationals’ Wilson Ramos Kidnapped From His Venezuela Home

Four gunmen allegedly kidnapped the 24 year-old baseball player, raising questions about baseball players living in a country rife with abductions

Former Cardinals Pitcher Bob Forsch Dead At 61

Bob Forsch, who threw two no-hitters and won 163 games for St. Louis, more than any other Cardinals pitcher except the Hall of Famers Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines, died Thursday at his home near Tampa, Fla. He was 61.

Dodgers and MLB reach a deal to sell team

The Dodgers and Major League Baseball have agreed on a process to sell the team and media rights ending a season long fight over the future of the team. In April, MLB took the extraordinary step of assuming control of the Dodgers, a team increasingly paralyzed by the bitter divorce of owner Frank McCourt and [...]

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announces retirement

Three days after winning his third World Series championship, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is retiring. The Cardinals made the announcement this morning in St. Louis. MORE: Coverage from KSDK-TV, St. Louis

Cardinals win world series

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  The St. Louis Cardinals ride the momentum after a come-from-behind win in Game 6 and capture Game 7, 6-2, over the Texas Rangers. The Cardinals capped their thrilling postseason run with the 11th World Series title in franchise history, beating the Rangers in Game 7 behind Chris Carpenter’s strong start, David Freese’s game-tying two-run [...]