Ex-Big Leaguer Werber Has Many Stories to Choose From

The Nationals Enquirer • Bye, bye, Ty
As expected, Tyler Clippard has been handed his ticket to board the Chris Schroder Express Bus back to Columbus ( via Nationals dot com ): The Nationals optioned right-hander Tyler Clippard to Triple-A Columbus on Monday evening and were expected to ...

Raise the Jolly Roger! • Nady's Shoulder; Doumit's Bat
X-man underwent an MRI this morning--and we should be happy with the results. He's got a shoulder sprain, which is not too serious. Nady will make the trip to Chicago and won't go on the DL (at least not right away). --- This is phenomenal news. An ...

YFSF • The Oracle
" My only message is simple: The National League needs to join the 21st century...I've got my pitchers running the bases, and one of them gets hurt. He's going to be out. I don't like that, and it's about time they address it. That was a ...

On Baseball and the Reds • Monday Night Reds Monitor - Through 15 June
This is my regular look at the Reds' season-to-date statistics, with minimal (for me) commentary. I've tried to include notes below each table about the meaning of some of the more obscure statistics, and many of these stats are discussed in detail ...

Inside the Dodgers • Draft and minor league updates...plus medical updates
A few of you have asked about updates on which guys have signed and information about our new draftees and minor league prospects. Tomorrow (Tuesday) you can ask the men who are in charge of this area, as Logan White, De Jon Watson and Tim Hallgren ...

Red Sox lead AL All-Star balloting at 5 positions
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter continue to lead all American League players in the latest fan balloting results for the 2008 All-Star Game.

Manny back in Sox's lineup; Youkilis out
The Red Sox were somewhere between Cincinnati and Philadelphia on Sunday evening when left fielder Manny Ramirez made it clear he was ready to get back into the lineup after missing the weekend with right hamstring woes.

Wang on Crutches at Least 6 Weeks
Yankees ace Chien-Ming Wang will be on crutches and wear a boot for at least six weeks after injuring his right foot running the bases, the latest blow to New York's banged-up pitching staff.

Beltran's 2 HRs help Mets top Angels 9-6 (AP)
Carlos Beltran homered twice, Mike Pelfrey won for the first time in 11 starts and the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-6 Monday night to give embattled manager Willie Randolph a boost. Pelfrey (3-6) allowed six runs, eight hits and ...

NW Briefs | Locals excel at rowing nationals
Lake Union Crew won two championships, and the Everett Rowing Association won the men's lightweight eight title at the US Rowing Youth National...