AP source: Union and MLB to meet on K-Rod

AP source: Union and MLB to meet on K-Rod
A person familiar with the talks says lawyers from Major League Baseball and the players’ association will meet Thursday to discuss the grievance filed after the New York Mets withheld salary from injured closer…
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Brewers Rally in Game 1 of Twin-Bill with Mets
Prince Fielder hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning.
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Suspended K-Rod freed without bail

Suspended K-Rod freed without bail
Suspended Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez was released without bail Thursday and ordered to stay away from his girlfriend’s father, whom he is accused of attacking outside a family lounge at Citi Field. Rodriguez was arrested and charged with third-degree assault after New York’s 6-2 loss to Colorado on Wednesday night. The team put him on the restricted list without pay for two days, costing …
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Former Nets president Rod Thorn hired as president of Sixers
‘I was never retired. I retired from the Nets,’ Thorn said
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Mets’ K-Rod in Custody for Beating Father-in-Law

Mets’ K-Rod in Custody for Beating Father-in-Law
Francisco Rodriguez to Be Charged with Third-Degree Assault after Post-Game Altercation, Police Say
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Rockies 6, Mets 2
Times wires Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Rockies 6, Mets 2 NEW YORK — Melvin Mora hit a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the eighth for the Rockies. Reliever Hisanori Takahashi gave up a single to Todd Helton and walked Carlos Gonzalez. Manny Acosta relieved and threw a wild pitch, and Troy Tulowitzki was intentionally walked. Mora then hit a slam to left.
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