Getting over the Hump Dome

Fans rejoice as the Twins bid the Metrodome farewell.

Ortiz's HR in 9th finds fair side of foul pole as Red Sox edge White Sox

David Ortiz curled his second homer of the game around the Pesky Pole to break a ninth-inning tie and give the Boston Red Sox a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

Red Sox play taps, fly flag at half mast

The Boston Red Sox honored the late U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy before their game on Wednesday night, paying tribute to a lifelong fan whose family was as much a part of Boston history as the team itself.

Scorching hot? Nats welcome Strasburg

With fireworks and $1 tickets, the Washington Nationals have welcomed Stephen Strasburg to the nation's capital.

Strasburg makes his case (again)

...keeps on phenominating: San Diego State phenom Stephen Strasburg's 17-strikeout, no-hitter against Air Force was well-timed, coming in his home finale. It also came in front of Nats GM...

Prep Notes With A Twist

Oakland's Henderson runs into Hall of Fame…..Controversial ex-coach dies from brain tumor…..Brian Sipe leaves Santa Fe Christian for San...

Cubs rock Pirates with 10-run second inning; Lee drives in 7

Derrek Lee matched a career high with seven RBIs and capped a 10-run burst in the second inning Friday as the Chicago Cubs snapped their five-game losing streak with a 17-2 romp over Pittsburgh Pirates.

Obama gets first pitch to home plate

President Barack Obama was true to his word: He didn't bounce it.

The ultimate '80s quiz

From New Coke to Al Capone's vault to Phoebe Cates, how well do you remember the '80s? Take Patrick Hruby's quiz.

Boras: No. 1 pick 'different breed of cat'

Agent Scott Boras says No. 1 overall pick Stephen Strasburg is "a different breed of cat," worthy of a contract far above those of this year's other draft selections.

Nats take RHP Strasburg at No. 1

The Nationals have selected pitcher Stephen Strasburg with the first pick in baseball's amateur draft.

Playing hardball

Stephen Strasburg's blinding talent has set the stage for an epic draft-day showdown between a ruthless agent and a hapless franchise.

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Strasburg allowed just two balls out of the infield during his May no-hitter over Air Force

Scouting Strasburg: No. 1? No question

As Strasburg separates himself from other draft prospects, the scouts dwindle. But those who remain are no less impressed.

It's time to do away with the camouflage

Paul Lukas says enough with those hideous camouflage uniforms. It's time to find another way to honor the military.