Topic: Alex Rodriguez

Cory Booker fire rescue 'very heroic' but very dangerous, fire officials say

Newark Mayor Cory Booker is being hailed as hero for running into a burning building to save a neighbor's daughter. But fire officials say that such actions often end badly.  

Newark mayor Cory Booker rescues neighbor from burning house (+video)

Newark mayor Cory Booker ran into a burning home to rescue a woman. Booker called it a "come to Jesus moment."

MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history

To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.

MLB Opening Day: 'Batter up!' for fast facts on the 2012 season

MLB Opening Day: A quick overview on the 2012 season, from the re-branded Marlins to a new ticket trend. MLB Opening Day is, in reality, a night game at the new Marlins ballpark in Miami Wednesday.

Jason Varitek says tearful goodbye to Red Sox

Jason Varitek officially announced his retirement with his wife and children by his side, Thursday.

Pujols goes to the Angels. Why did the Cardinals lose him?

Albert Pujols has agreed to a 10-year, $254 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. This ends Pujols' storied tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals, but did the Angels make a good deal?

Pujols deciding on more than his future as a player

Albert Pujols, one of the best players in baseball, is deciding between $200 million deals from the Maimi Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals, his current team. What can each provide Pujols–during his playing days and beyond?

Jorge Posada, Yankees face tough offseason after playoff elimination

Jorge Posada might have played his final game in a Yankees uniform Thursday night. The Tigers beat Jorge Posada and the Yankees to advance to the American League Championship Series.

Terry Francona was no longer the right fit for these Red Sox

Terry Francona will not return to the Red Sox in 2012, the team announced Friday. The reason might have less to do with Terry Francona than the Red Sox team that has changed around him.

Why A-Rod, Jeter, and others won't play in MLB All-Star Game

A-Rod had surgery on Monday. Derek Jeter just came back from a stint on the disabled list. Jeter and A-Rod are among several MLB stars who will miss Tuesday night's Midsummer Classic.

Can they find anything bad to say about Derek Jeter?

"The Captain," a new Jeter biography coming out next month, is already the subject of speculation.

How well do you know Derek Jeter? Take our quiz

Longtime Yankees shortstop and captain Derek Jeter finalized a three-year, $51 million deal with the Bronx Bombers on Tuesday. Jeter is in some pretty select Yankee company, when it comes to records and all. Take our quiz and see how well you know the 11-time All-Star. Answers are revealed on subsequent pages.

Key to Texas Rangers victory: Home-grown talent

The Texas Rangers excel in identifying potential players, then preparing them for the Big Leagues. Home-grown talent will be on display when they go to the World Series for the first time.

New York Yankees face former Japan League pitcher in ALCS Game 6 Friday night

New York Yankees face elimination again Friday night as they take on Colby Lewis and the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. Phil Hughes will start for the New York Yankees.

Faking = cheating? The curious case of Derek Jeter

Where is the line between hamming it up for the cameras and outright cheating? Derek Jeter's Wednesday actions provide an interesting case study.

Nolan Ryan group approved to buy Texas Rangers

Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg are breathing big sighs of relief following the approval of the sale of the Rangers on Thursday, marking the end of a months-long struggle to take control of the club.

Nolan Ryan helps bring Texas Rangers closer to exiting bankruptcy

Nolan Ryan and a group of investors could be announced as the team's new owners next week.

A-Rod's home run feat: 600 reasons not to care

Tiger Woods endorsements down an estimated $22 million

Tiger Woods' estimated endorsements for 2010 are worth $22 million less than last year.

An economist’s tribute to George Steinbrenner

George Steinbrenner changed the way professional sports teams made money, creating an era of 'haves' and 'have nots' in Major League Baseball.

George Steinbrenner: architect of the multimillion-dollar athlete

George Steinbrenner, who passed away Tuesday, resuscitated the Yankees by the force of his will and checkbook. He was a trailblazer in the commercialization of baseball.

Steinbrenner remembered as 'The Boss,' in addition to charitable endeavors

Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. He bought the New York Yankees in 1973 for $10 million. Seven World Series titles later, the Yankees are worth more than $1 billion, due in large part to George Steinbrenner.

Steinbrenner dies on Tuesday morning; New York and baseball in mourning

Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. The New York Yankees won seven World Series titles under the ownership of George Steinbrenner.

Steinbrenner dies Tuesday morning; led Yankees to 7 World Series titles

Steinbrenner, a sporting legend, died early Tuesday. For more than 30 years, George Steinbrenner lived up to his billing as "the Boss."