Giants go retro with alternate uniforms

Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom confirmed Wednesday that the team will wear orange tops for every Friday night home game.

Mauer’s contract the talk of TwinsFest

A line of fans stretched nearly 40 yards behind Joe Mauer, following the Twins catcher as he tried to weave his way through the crowd on the Metrodome field on Friday night.

Rangers’ Young excited for season to start

The Rangers are holding their midwinter banquet on Friday night and FanFest on Saturday. For third baseman Michael Young, the two events are a long-awaited signal.

Williams, fit Jenks mend fences at SoxFest

A fit and healthy Bobby Jenks met with GM Ken Williams and manager Ozzie Guillen on Friday night, burying the hatchet after harsh words were exchanged at season’s end.

Boras clients high on Red Sox’s list

The Boston Herald — citing a baseball source — reported Friday night that Boston has expressed at least some level of interest in outfielders Matt Holliday and Rick Ankiel, as well as lefty reliever Mike Gonzalez and third baseman Adrian Beltre.

Brewers taking a look at Halama

The Brewers told John Halama’s agent that they will have a scout in the stands for the former big league left-hander’s start in the Dominican Republic on Friday night, and Halama hopes to strike a Minor League deal with Milwaukee by early next week.

Torre extension talk is just that for now

What’s the status of talks to extend the contract of Dodgers manager Joe Torre? Hard to tell, even after listening to Torre address the subject at his “Safe at Home Foundation” fundraising dinner in New York on Friday night.

Dodgers to host ‘Under the Lights’

The Dodgers are holding an “Under the Lights” event Friday night at Dodger Stadium, featuring Matt Kemp, who this week was named winner of Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards as the best offensive and defensive center fielder in the National League.

CC makes appearances at MSG and on NBC

CC Sabathia’s Friday night included a tribute from Knicks fans and LeBron James at Madison Square Garden, and some lighthearted questions via satellite from Jay Leno.

Strasburg wins his professional debut

Stephen Strasburg’s professional debut, a 3 1/3-inning scoreless outing in the Arizona Fall League on Friday night, may have been a preview of great things to come.

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