Major League Baseball hoping to expand instant replay in 2014

NEW YORK | Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay.

GEORGE CASTLE: 'Holler guy’ manager won’t work to lift Sox

CHICAGO | Your White Sox are struggling, and your manager should react.

GEORGE CASTLE: Another strange chapter in Gavin Floyd story

CHICAGO | Everything happens to Gavin Floyd except another 17-victory season.

Cubs done in by tough 1st inning

MILWAUKEE | A lack of timely hitting and a crucial first inning error cost the Cubs Friday night in a game that produced a memorable piece of baserunning by Milwaukee's Jean Segura.

OFFBEAT: Wellman name equally famed for Baseball, as well as Star Plaza Theatre stage

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Ill wind blows for the Cubs in home-opening loss to Brewers

CHICAGO | The fickle winds of Wrigley Field giveth and they taketh away.

MLB NOTES: Region products try to rev up careers in minors

Jeff Samardzija of Valparaiso, Curtis Granderson of Lynwood and Lloyd McClendon of Chesterton are household names in the majors. John Mallee of Schererville soon will be as Astros hitting coach.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Darrel Chaney

Former Major League Baseball player and 1966 Morton grad Darrel Chaney has plenty of stories to tell about his outstanding prep career and his 11 years with the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves.

JOHN DOHERTY: In new season, baseball clings largely to past

New helmets, strong enough to withstand a 100 mph fastball, will be the law of the land in Major League Baseball this season. Supposedly they will prevent concussions.

Scouting combine shows NFL's global progress

INDIANAPOLIS | Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah knew nothing about the NFL when he was growing up. Now, he could be a first-round pick in April's draft.

Event in Lake Station tonight celebrates Babe Ruth teams

LAKE STATION | The city is holding a baseball/softball registration event at 6 tonight at City Hall, 1969 Central Ave.

Tigers hitting coach stayed busy during offseason

VALPARAISO | Gary native Lloyd McClendon has been employed by Major League Baseball for most of his adult life. As a player, coach and manager, he's seen a lot of trends and has learned how to accept a few of them — although sometimes grudgingly.

JOHN DOHERTY: Athletes drowning in search for Fountain of Youth

It's been 500 years since Ponce De Leon set off from Puerto Rico in search of the Fountain of Youth. Instead, he found Florida.

Lake Station extends signup for youth baseball leagues

LAKE STATION | Registration has been continued for the city's newly formed Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball teams.

Lake Station youth baseball signup scheduled Jan. 22-26

LAKE STATION | The Lake Station Park Department is starting a new youth baseball league in January.

Cubs leave'em smiling with walk-off win vs. Astros

CHICAGO | Nothing wrong with the number 101, if the subject is Dalmations.

Tragic Number is 1 for Sox

CHICAGO | September has once again sung a sad song for the White Sox, who at least departed their final home game Sunday still mathematically alive in the American League Central race.