By Rand Paul
Obama acts as though we no longer have a Constitution
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, a World Series-winning right-hander with the Boston Red Sox in 2007, stole headlines Thursday — not for his earned run average, but rather for his political views.
From the world of sport to finance, people are taking a moment to reflect on the tragedy that befell the Boston Marathon on Monday.
If Joel Hanrahan can do for the Boston Red Sox what he did against them, they should be very happy with their new closer.
If Joel Hanrahan can do for the Boston Red Sox what he did against them, they should be very happy with their new closer.
The Boston Red Sox are pursuing another burly right-hander to shore up their bullpen.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract with right-hander Edwin Jackson, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer off Jonathan Papelbon with two outs in the ninth inning, capping a five-run rally that sent the Atlanta Braves over the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Sunday.
Cliff Lee tossed seven sharp innings to earn his first home win in nearly a year and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep against the major league-leading Washington Nationals with a 4-1 victory on Sunday.
Previewing the National League.
Previewing the American League.
A team-by-team look at the National League entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:
A team-by-team look at the American League entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:
Free-agent closer Ryan Madson and the Cincinnati Reds reached an oral agreement on an $8.5 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
For Andrew Bailey, coming in from the bullpen at Fenway Park is a special feeling.
For Andrew Bailey, coming in from the bullpen at Fenway Park is a special feeling.
"Today's day and age has gotten so crazy," he said, as Politico reported. "Shoot man, Obama wants to take our guns from us and everything. You got all this stuff going on. It's just a little bit insane for me, man. I'm not sure how to take it."
Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon: Obama 'wants to take our guns' →
"Families are ruined, lives are ruined. For what? It's just sad," he said in Politico.
Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon: Obama 'wants to take our guns' →
