Mike Venafro

Cal Ripken's first major-league hit came against Dennis Lamp of the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 16, 1981. His last hit came against Frank Castillo of the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Oct. 5, 2001. Ripken finished his career with 3,184...

Imagine the shock for an Atlanta Braves fan who spent the winter abroad without giving his favorite team a second thought. Hey, that isn't Tom Glavine in a New York Mets uniform, is it? And what's the deal with Kevin Millwood wearing that Phillies cap?...

If it's not broken, don't fix it. Who could begrudge Anaheim Angels general manager Bill Stoneman a restful winter? After all, the Angels' ultraimpressive run through the playoffs should not be viewed as the doing of the Rally Monkey or any other Disney-...

2001 record: (73-89, 4th ) Manager: Jerry Narron (2nd season). Home games: Charlotte County Stadium (5,336), 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, Fla. 33948. Directions: I-75 to exit 32, which turns into Toledo Blade Blvd. Travel west on Toledo Blade...

2006 Record: 96-66, 1st Manager: Ron Gardenhire (6th season). Home Games: Hammond Stadium (7,500), Lee County Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Fla. 33912. Directions: I-75 to Daniels Road (exit 21). West about 3 miles to Six...

The 2003 salaries for the 827 major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from management and player sources and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses and...