A big-name outfielder decided to eschew free agency and stick with his new team, where he found happiness and an opportunity to participate in postseason play.

“This is a team that gives you an opportunity always to be in the playoffs,”…

The new Steinbrenner Era has dawned in New York. George is retired now, but his aggressive sons are keeping his legacy alive.

The big-budget Yankees are all the way back, as they demonstrated by toppling the defending world champions in six…

After Tuesday’s practice at Rams Park, coach Steve Spagnuolo was as upbeat as ever. Despite his team’s poor first half results – just one victory in eight games – he believed the foundation for rebuilding was coming into place.

The mood…

Now that the Cubs are a family-run operation, it will be interesting to see how life changes on the North Side of Chicago.

The Ricketts family used some of the billions earned building Ameritrade from scratch to rescue the ballclub from…

Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon stole second base in the ninth inning Sunday night. Then, while he was feeling frisky, he decided to steal third base, too, on the same pitch.

That heads-up play fueled the Yankees 7-4 victory in Game 4…

Steven Jackson did want to lose Sunday. He just didn’t.

So Jackson put the Rams on his massive shoulders and carried them to a 17-10 victory at Detroit.

The Lions put their entire defensive focus on No. 39, but it didn’t matter.…

The Rams are widely regarded as the NFL’s worst team. They are 0-7, having been outscored 211-60 this season.

By losing 34 times in 39 games, they are moving into contention for Worst NFL Team Ever status — which is quite…

When Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak loaded up before the waivers-free trade deadline, he gave his offense an overhaul. Mark DeRosa, Matt Holliday and Julio Lugo came aboard and reshaped the batting order.

Their impact was huge, but not as massive as what…

Peace reigns in the Cardinals front office. Tony La Russa is back, Dave Duncan is back and La Russa favorite Mark McGwire is tagging in for hitting coach Hal McRae.

The Skipper has his people in place. He, owner Bill DeWitt and general manager John Mozeliak seem…

Andy Pettitte addressed his use of performance-enhancing drugs and moved on. So did Alex Rodriguez.

Both are enjoying splendid autumns. New Cardinals hitting coach Mark McGwire could follow that path toward redemption — if he chooses to.

Here is what some of our favorite…