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Curtis Granderson was thrilled to make the All-Star team for the first time. Then the Detroit center fielder discovered another treat might be in store — a chance to meet President Barack Obama. Obama is set to throw out the ceremonial first ball at Tuesday night's game. Granderson was pitching, too, for an opportunity to [...]

Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was released on bond Monday, hours after a judge ruled he would not have to await his upcoming DUI manslaughter trial in custody. Broward County Circuit Judge Marc Gold decided Leyritz, who was jailed earlier this month on a charge of domestic battery against his ex-wife, could be released once [...]

As Michael Weiner prepares to take over from Donald Fehr as head of the players' association, several agents are pushing the union to file a collusion grievance against teams over their behavior during the free-agent market last winter. The decision on whether to go ahead with a grievance will be one of the first major [...]

Albert Pujols relaxed behind a table riser, his right arm draped over the shoulders of his 8-year-old son, and calmly fielded questions in two languages. Much easier than chasing the Triple Crown. Pujols is used to this type of attention. The two-time MVP was the centerpiece of the All-Star game long before it was played, [...]

A lot sure has changed since baseball's All-Stars last pulled into the Gateway City. Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron and Willie McCovey topped the 1966 NL batting order. It was 103 degrees in circular Busch Stadium, and Gaylord Perry got the win in relief of Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning and Juan Marichal.

A South Florida judge has reinstated the bond of former major leaguer Jim Leyritz, who was arrested earlier this month on a domestic battery charge. Broward Circuit Judge Marc Gold approved Leyritz's release Monday. Leyritz has been jailed since he was charged with domestic battery against his ex-wife on July 2.

The corporate owner of the Chicago Cubs is considering having the team file for bankruptcy protection. People knowledgeable about the process say the move would hasten the club's long-awaited sale by cleaning up its books. Tribune Co., which itself filed for bankruptcy protection in December, intends for the Cubs' own stay in Chapter 11 to [...]

President Barack Obama will be in the Fox broadcast booth for Tuesday night's All-Star game. Fox spokesman Lou D'Ermilio said Monday that Obama will join Joe Buck and Tim McCarver for the telecast from Busch Stadium but that the inning had not yet been determined. Obama is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, [...]

The Cincinnati Reds say outfielder Jay Bruce's broken right wrist shows no damage to tendons or ligaments, but he is expected to be out for six to eight weeks. Bruce was hurt Saturday night while trying to make a sliding catch on David Wright's liner in the first inning of a 4-0 loss to the [...]

The Los Angeles Dodgers' CEO says slugger Manny Ramirez has "paid the penalty" for violating baseball's drug policy and it's not for her to judge his actions. Jamie McCourt, in Israel for the 18th Maccabiah Games, said Monday she was as surprised as anyone when Ramirez was suspended.