Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks
FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) -- The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract....

Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse
ARLINGTON, Texas. (AP) -- Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done....

Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year
NEW YORK (AP) -- Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season....

Fielder: Joining Tigers 'kind of a dream'
DETROIT (AP) -- Prince Fielder was born in 1984, the last time Detroit won the World Series....

Sources: About 12 groups submit Dodgers bids
NEW YORK (AP) -- About 12 groups submitted initial bids to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, several people familiar with the process said Tuesday....