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One of the most famous documents in sports is going up for auction. The sales contract of Babe Ruth, forged in December 1919, that sent the pitcher and slugger from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees is being sold by auctioneer Lelands.com. Leland's Josh Evans said that the document being sold is the original copy of the contract owned by then Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert. The copy once owned by Red Sox owner Harry Frazee last sold for $996,000 in 2005. "This is the 'Curse of the Bambino,'" Evans said. "It transcends everything. It changed America." In the early 1990s, Evans said he visited the home of famed collector Barry Halper and saw a binder labeled "Ruth." In it, Evans said, were Continue to Article

May 23, 2017 11:05:am EST

When it comes to credit card rewards, cash back is the undisputed king. From backstage access to the hottest concerts to private dinners with Michelin-starred chefs and beyond, credit card issuers are ramping up efforts to lure in people who value experiences and adventures more than cash and merchandise. As you might expect in the ultracompetitive credit card marketplace, which has been in the throes of a rewards card arms race in recent years, these types of credit card perks are becoming more common and more compelling. Continue to Article

May 22, 2017 10:02:am EST

Sunday’s Say Hey, Baseball features a big international signing for the White Sox, a sweet play by Nolan Arenado, and the question of whether the Brewers have just been lucky. Listen, we know it’s tough to catch up on everything happening in the baseball world each morning. The Chicago White Sox are reportedly wrapping up a deal with top Cuban outfielder Luis Robert worth more than $25 million. Continue to Article

May 21, 2017 9:25:am EST

OAKLAND — Drew Pomeranz's short outing appeared to lead to some unhappiness with manager John Farrell Saturday afternoon against the A's. The lefty Pomeranz allowed just two runs, one earned, in four innings, but his day stopped there because of his inefficiency. He was pulled after 97 pitches, and Ben Taylor entered for the top of the fifth of what eventually became an 8-3 Red Sox' loss. The NESN telecast captured an animated exchange between Pomeranz and Farrell before the pitcher exited stage right toward the Red Sox clubhouse. Here it is via @BoSoxInjection on Twitter:  Relievers Taylor and Noe Ramirez allowed five runs, including three home runs, in the fifth as a 3-2 lead quickly became Continue to Article

May 20, 2017 8:09:pm EST