I’m not, generally speaking, a superstitious person, unless there is a no-hitter or perfect game in progress. I don’t worry about breaking mirrors or black cats crossing my path, because, well, superstition is superstition, and in most other cases a Friday the 13th would pass me by without ...

Hiroki Kuroda has been excellent in his four seasons pitching on these shores. While he has posted only one winning record, his 3.45 ERA and excellent control speak for his abilities. He is also two months from turning 37 and made about $12 million last year, a figure likely to rise through free agency. Pretend ...

Hiroki Kuroda has endured a tough season in Los Angeles, but he's the top starting pitcher on the market as the trade deadline approaches. (AP) There’s no Cliff Lee to be had at this year’s trade deadline, but as sure as God made little green apples, the Yankees have taken an interest ...