Shane Victorino

Cleveland Indians' Chris Perez charged with marijuana possession

2013-06-08 00:00:00

Chris Perez, an All-Star closer with the Cleveland Indians, and his wife, Melanie Perez, were charged with misdemeanor possession after marijuana was mailed to their home in their dog's name, according to investigative reports by the Associated Press....

Yankees' Mark Teixeira close to return

2013-05-24 17:51:00

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira expects to play in his first game since hurting his right wrist in early March, suiting up for a minor league game with double-A Trenton on Wednesday. Teixeira, who injured the wrist while preparing with...

Baseball notes: Cardinals closer Jason Motte to have elbow surgery

2013-05-04 00:00:00

St. Louis right-hander Jason Motte will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week to replace a torn ligament in his right elbow. Mott, who had 42 saves last season as the Cardinals' closer, has not pitched this season. He had been rehabbing and...

Red Sox to wear special 'Boston' jerseys in return to play

2013-04-20 10:46:00

The Red Sox return to play Saturday at Fenway Park in Boston with a day game against the Kansas City Royals, one day after the capture of the second suspect in the bombings at the marathon Monday. The Red Sox's home uniforms will feature the city's name...

For Dodgers' Mark Ellis, two big bumps broke up grind of season

2013-03-10 17:00:00

PHOENIX — We might picture Mark Ellis' 2012 Dodgers season as a smooth road, with giant bumps at each end. The statistics mostly reflect the smooth part. The veteran second baseman, as reliable as your garage door opener, hit .258, with 62...

Baseball off-season can be tough on fans who see favorite players jump ship

2012-12-13 00:00:00

The most intriguing game that baseball plays is not hitting and pitching. It is musical chairs. This is the sport's funny season. But unlike golf, where the funny season was simply a time for Freddie Couples to make more money for Christmas shopping,...

Seeing positives in the Dodgers' done deal of a season

2012-10-03 00:00:00

They had their chance. For one prolonged, precious moment Tuesday night, the Dodgers had complete control of this crazy race for the National League's second wild card. The St. Louis Cardinals had just lost. The Dodgers needed only to win to push their...

Aloha, Shane Victorino; he signs with Red Sox for $39 million

2012-12-04 16:55:00

'Well, it figures': Vin Scully eloquently voices Dodgers' ending

2012-10-04 00:00:00

This column is dedicated to the 42,473 who were at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night when the flame finally flickered out. You missed out. Yes, we couch potatoes saw you, squirming and grimacing and putting your hands over your eyes as the drama churned...

McCourts' latest fight over money is real rich

2012-09-26 22:35:00

SAN DIEGO — I swear I'm not giggling as I type this. But I just talked to Jamie McCourt's attorney and the Screaming Meanie is upset and she's not going to take it anymore. Now tell me you aren't giggling. As you know, she's a loser, Frank paying...

World Series: What they're saying

2011-10-28 16:33:28

Wilson Ramos sheds a few tears, gives thanks for dramatic rescue

2011-11-12 16:33:30

Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury drops a fly ball hit by Manny Machado as he tries to avoid right fielder Shane Victorino.

2013-04-10 00:00:00

Former Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino heads to first base after walking in the top of the seventh inning against the Phillies at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fl. Sunday.

2013-03-24 00:00:00

The Flyin' Hawaiian will patrol Fenway Park's spacious right field this year. But, at 32, it's fair to ask how much flyin' he has left. Victorino hit .255 with 11 HRs, 39 SBs and 72 runs last year with the Phillies and Dodgers.

2013-02-27 00:00:00