Joe Posnanski: Fidrych was an overgrown kid living the dream
He smoothed pitching mounds with his hands. He talked to the baseball. He said funny things. Yes, Mark Fidrych was some kind of bird, writes Joe Posnanski.
Former All-Star Fidrych, 54, found dead after apparent accident
Former Tigers pitcher Mark 'The Bird' Fidrych, 54, found dead in an apparent accident at his farm
Postseason matchups that we would love to see
The playoffs are looming, and the potential matchups are endless. Steve Aschburner lists the series he's hoping to see, including an epic showdown in the Finals.
Broadcasting legend Kalas dead at 73
Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas dies at age 73
Garnett to miss final two games, eyes playoffs
BOSTON (AP) -- Kevin Garnett will not play in the Celtics' two final regular season games, but remains on track for the start of the playoffs.
Bail hiked for man in death of Angels' Adenhart
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) -- A judge increased bail Monday to $2 million for the 22-year-old man charged in the traffic collision death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two other people.
Chiefs bolster LBs with ex-Pro Bowler Thomas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Kansas City added another veteran linebacker to its rebuilding roster Monday when it signed free agent Zach Thomas.
Collins, Aldrich spurn NBA, will return to Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich say they're staying at Kansas instead of jumping to the NBA.
Longtime Arizona St. coach Snyder dead at 69
PHOENIX (AP) -- Bruce Snyder, whose 20-year career as a college football coach included an unbeaten regular season at Arizona State, has died after a 10-month fight against cancer.
Michael Bamberger: With Kalas' death, Phillies lose voice and a trademark
With Harry Kalas' death, the Phils lose their voice and a trademark.