MLB's Manfred Fires Back, Says A-Rod Statement 'Rings Very Hollow'
Alex Rodriguez resumed his criticism of MLB on Thursday. Chief operating officer Rob Manfred returned fire, calling this the "latest, sad chapter" in A-Rod's "tarnished career."
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Alex Rodriguez resumed his criticism of MLB on Thursday. Chief operating officer Rob Manfred returned fire, calling this the "latest, sad chapter" in A-Rod's "tarnished career."
"It is sad that Commissioner Selig once again is turning a blind eye, knowing that crimes are being committed under his regime," Rodriguez said. "I have 100 percent faith in my legal team."
Ortiz is beloved in Boston. Alex Rodriguez is hated ... well, just about everywhere it would seem. Is there a double standard? If you look closely, it's easy to see the differences.
Mr. October isn't afraid of a little controversy. So perhaps it was telling Wednesday when the man who voices his opinion on everything said absolutely nothing about embattled Yankees star Alex Rodriguez.
Lawyers for Major League Baseball sent a letter to a judge Monday asking that the suit be dismissed
Farrell's biggest mistake was not appealing the final play of the game -- Allen Craig never touched home -- or, at a minimum, protesting the game.
After a complete review of MLB Rule 7 and the obstruction definition under Rule 2, some interesting things have come to light. Also, further review of the play also adds an interesting dimension.
In Game 2 of the 2013 World Series, the Red Sox took a page out of the Cardinals' defensive Game 1 nightmare and allowed the Cardinals to get out of Boston with a split.
This got angry. It got heated. It made for some very, very interesting radio. We don't even know where to begin with this one, folks. Words can't do the interview justice. It simply must be listened to.
Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera made a tantalizing — but not at all serious — offer to baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on Thursday: another farewell tour, this time in the NL.
It's the old formula for A-Rod. Deny, deny, deny until somebody proves otherwise. The way baseball is stumbling around with this, they may never prove anything.
Alex Rodriguez wants his grievance hearing made public, yet so far baseball has not agreed. However, that doesn't mean what's being discussed in front of arbitrator Fredric Horowitz isn't getting out there anyway.
During an interview Thursday on WFAN radio, Torre said replay -- currently in place for home runs -- won't be available for every call under the to-be-determined new rules.
The Yankees great will receive the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award during an on-field ceremony Thursday night.
According to WFAN and CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees are developing the type of shopping list this offseason that conjures memories of their onslaught on the market four years ago.
