Baseball Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner Dies

Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner Dies

(Flushing, NY) -- Baseball Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner is dead at the age of 91. Kiner followed a 10-year playing career as a broadcaster for more than half a century. He belted 369 home runs for the Pirates, Cubs and Indians from 1946 to 1955 before injuries cut his career short. Kiner first entered the broadcast booth for the White Sox in 1961. He was inducted into Cooperstown in 1975.

Cubs, Nationals Schedule Twin Bill

(Chicago, IL) -- The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals have scheduled a doubleheader this summer. The Cubs and Nats will play two games Saturday, June 28 after Sunday's game was moved. It'll be a day-night twin bill with two separate admissions. The move was made to accommodate the Pride Parade Sunday.

The Chicago Cubs have avoided arbitration with second baseman Darwin Barney. MLB.com says the one-year deal is worth $2.3-million. The 28-year-old hit a career-low .208 in 141 games last year, one season removed from winning a Gold Glove.

Cards Ink Neshek to Minor League Contract

(Saint Louis, MO) -- Pat Neshek has signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The sidearm righty will be invited to spring training as a non-roster player. Neshek spent the past two seasons with the Athletics notching a 3.35 ERA in 45 games for the AL West champs. Over his career, Neshek has a 3.07 ERA in 226 appearances, all in relief.