Are the New York Yankees for real?The Bronx Bombers rode an 11-game winning streak into this current series with the Oakland A's, one of their chief rivals for an American League wild-card spot. It was their longest winning streak since 1985, and, along the way, they had swept a series with the Red Sox to pass Boston in the AL…

Former Major League Baseball player Juan Encarnacion has been accused of committing sexual assault against his daughter, the attorney general's office in the Dominican Republic's National District province has confirmed.Encarnacion's daughter is a minor and the child's mother said that Encarnacion sexually assaulted the girl in May, when the complaint occurred.The National District attorney general's office also confirmed that the…

NEW YORK -- With Jerry Koosman on the mound, it was never too late for the 1969 New York Mets.More than five decades later, the franchise rewarded the big-game left-hander with its highest distinction.Koosman became the fifth player or coach to have his jersey retired by the Mets on Saturday night, with his No. 36 unveiled alongside placards honoring Mike…

The Pittsburgh Pirates, mired in last place and about to expand their roster to get extended looks at prospects in their organization, released veteran outfielder Gregory Polanco on Saturday.Pirates manager Derek Shelton, in his availability with reporters before Pittsburgh's game vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, said that informing Polanco of the team's decision "was probably one of the most challenging…