Japanese right-handed pitcher Hideo Nomo, who won National League Rookie of the Year honours in 1995, on Thursday announced his retirement from baseball. The 39-year-old Nomo, who pitched two no-hitters in the US Major Leagues, announced his decision on his website, saying only: “Retiring....

MLB - Boston Red Sox July 15 was a fairly productive day for the Boston Red Sox and their farm system. J.D. Drew won the All-Star Game MVP by helping to lead the American League team to victory over the National League 4-3 in an absolute barnburner that went 15 innings past 1:30...