... the final game of an interleague series Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds last in the AL Central. General manager Mark Shapiro said the deal was made to help a beleaguered bullpen that has blown half of its 26 save chances and has a 4.97 relief ...

... Flags is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying it needs to reorganize and shed $1.8 billion of debt. Mark Shapiro, the New York-based company's chief executive officer, says the move won't affect the operation of its 20 theme ...

... ESPN asked on its web site for any archival film that viewers might have of the likely candidates. And that was how Mark Shapiro, coordinating producer of the series, fell into this treasure trove of film -- Ruth's called shot homer in the ...

... trouble controlling my emotions. I was having trouble controlling my sinker." -- Cleveland assistant general manager Mark Shapiro on the Indians' weekend series with the White Sox: "At this time of year nothing is crucial, but everything is important ...

... condition of anonymity. "There are still a couple of hurdles left to get over," Indians assistant general manager Mark Shapiro said Monday. "We're making progress. It's not a foregone conclusion, but we're getting a lot closer." Shapiro ...

... admitted that when he announced his decision to step down and become "a special adviser" to hand-picked replacement Mark Shapiro as of Nov. 1. Face it, general managers don't retire. They get fired. "I'm a goal-oriented and challenge ...

... recognition for an outstanding baseball man who has worked very hard to get the opportunity," Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said. "He deserves it." Shapiro said the Indians would replace Little, who spent two seasons in Cleveland, with ...

... disappointing because it doesn't give us a chance to see our players so we can prepare for the season," general manager Mark Shapiro said. "But I don't think it's appropriate to do anything to formally protest." The 6,803 fans saw the Reds ...

... hitters. "This might be one of the greatest crop of young pitchers we've ever seen," Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro said. "In 5-to-7 years, people are going to look back and talk about how many great pitchers are around." Shapiro ...

... rotation starter. Sizemore could develop into another Trot Nixon or Brad Wilkerson, in the opinion of Indians G.M. Mark Shapiro, but another executive rates Sizemore even higher, likening him to Johnny Damon. Still, prospects offer no guarantees ...