...Marco Scutaro smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park, in Boston, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. After cycling through seven shortstops since the middle of the 2004 season, the Red Sox announced on Friday that...

...Red Sox uniform during a news conference at Fenway Park, in Boston, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. After cycling through seven shortstops since the middle of the 2004 season, the Red Sox announced on Friday that...

...newly-signed Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro at Fenway Park, in Boston, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. After cycling through seven shortstops since the middle of the 2004 season, the Red Sox announced on Friday that...

...Red Sox uniform during a news conference at Fenway Park, in Boston, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. After cycling through seven shortstops since the middle of the 2004 season, the Red Sox announced on Friday that...

...Red Sox uniform during a news conference at Fenway Park, in Boston, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. After cycling through seven shortstops since the middle of the 2004 season, the Red Sox announced on Friday that...

Manny fallout: no excuses left

Somebody has always had an excuse, a way to dismiss the latest steroid revelation in baseball. But no longer. Not after Manny Ramirez's suspension.

Mitchell Report due to be released next week

The Mitchell Report is due next week, probably Thursday.

More laughter, more tears

We laughed. We cried. OK, we just laughed at all these bizarre sports happenings of 2006, writes Patrick Hruby.

Lance Armstrong; John Rocker

ESPY host Lance Armstrong defends himself from the latest doping allegations; John Rocker talks Ozzie Guillen; Orel Hershiser is looking forward to Pe...

Beckett enjoys swinging the lumber

From Josh Beckett going yard to the White Sox showing off the leather, Jayson Stark runs down some of the more interesting happenings.

Top 10 Useless Info Nuggets of the Week

What do Yadier Molina and Johnny Bench have in common? Nothing yet, but that could change soon.

Historical society of 2004

It was another milestone season as several prestigious hitting and pitching clubs welcomed new members.

Unintentional comparison

Mark Bellhorn and Barry Bonds have great patience at the plate, but that's where the comparisons end.

July Moments

July 1 NFL 1974: 1974: With negotiations having broken off over what NFL players term "freedom issues," they go on strike. The players are seeking a...