Ex-MLB pitching coach Peterson hired by Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have hired former major league pitching coach Rick Peterson to be their director of pitching development. The one-year deal was announced on the team website. Peterson is to oversee the team's minor league pitchers, a job formerly held by Alan Dunn. Peterson was named pitching coach of the Oakland Athletics in 1998.

Former MLB player and coach Julius Matos opens a youth baseball facility in Port Richey

By David Rice, Times Correspondent Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Julius Matos works with Garrett Griggs, 12, at the JMBC facility in Port Richey on Wednesday. The facility contains batting cages and specialized workout equipment geared toward helping baseball players. PORT RICHEY — Specialized training is a growing trend in youth athletics. With the opening of former Major League Baseball player ...

Former MLB pitcher Penny joins Japanese club

The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Softbank announced the signing of free agent Penny on its website Sunday.

Top Five MLB Play-In Games of My Lifetime: Fan Opinion

With the advent of the new wild card round and the one-game play-in still in discussion, I thought back to the top five play-in games from my lifetime (since 1969). These games counted on the regular seasons as Game 163 (except for 1995) as the teams involved went all-out to make...

MLB commissioner Bud Selig gets two-year extension

Given some time to reconsider, the San Diego Padres have voted in favor of commissioner Bud Seligand#8217;s two-year extension. Seligand#8217;s latest agreement was finalized in a 30-0 vote, the commissionerand#8217;s office said. Because it was not on the agenda when owners met Jan. 12 in Arizona, unanimous consent was needed then for approval.

MLB GM feels son's pain after choke

White Sox general manager Ken Williams is still feeling his son's pain. Kyle Williams of the San Francisco 49ers muffed one punt and fumbled another in last Sunday's NFC Championship Game as the New York Giants earned a berth in the Super Bowl.

Opinion: Relapse could cost MLB star plenty

Josh Hamilton has spoken openly about his alcohol and substance-abuse problems.

Buckeyes, Matta finally win in Madison

No 3. Buckeyes, Matta end drought in Madison.

Ex-MLB catcher will take over as 66ers’ manager

Bill Haselman, named last week as this season’s Inland Empire 66ers’ new manager, is just moving down the road from Bakersfield.

I believe in NFL the head coach is THE most important piece of a franchise. In MLB it's pitching. NBA is great star player. @Sean_Bishop

I believe in NFL the head coach is THE most important piece of a franchise. In MLB it's pitching. NBA is great star player. @Sean_Bishop

@NJNetsFan_4life he played in the MLB. used to be wright's hitting coach for the mets

@NJNetsFan_4life he played in the MLB. used to be wright's hitting coach for the mets

Dream job: either work at the MLB network or coach in the MLB

Dream job: either work at the MLB network or coach in the MLB

@markwright05 Unimpressed with coach and reporter. He should worry about his own interviews and stick with MLB.

@markwright05 Unimpressed with coach and reporter. He should worry about his own interviews and stick with MLB.

“@Coach_Jones_v2: NBA I'm done...NFL I'm done....I'm not drunk enough to ride with MLB soooo it's bout that NHL movement” lmao

“@Coach_Jones_v2: NBA I'm done...NFL I'm done....I'm not drunk enough to ride with MLB soooo it's bout that NHL movement” lmao

Where r u @giradi28? U need 2 light a fire up their asses so they can win! I no u coach mlb but they need all the coaches they can get. Ny!

Where r u @giradi28? U need 2 light a fire up their asses so they can win! I no u coach mlb but they need all the coaches they can get. Ny!

@VizquelOmar13 aceptarias un trabajo como coach de alguna organizacion de mlb

@VizquelOmar13 aceptarias un trabajo como coach de alguna organizacion de mlb

Just got back from practice.. Were berthing a former mlb player to help coach us #WINNING

Just got back from practice.. Were berthing a former mlb player to help coach us #WINNING

@dfreese23 Saw the great piece about you on MLB net. I didn't realize Tony was your coach at Meramec. We've made sammies 4 the team 4 years

@dfreese23 Saw the great piece about you on MLB net. I didn't realize Tony was your coach at Meramec. We've made sammies 4 the team 4 years