SCOTT SIMON, HOST: One of America's great poets has written a memoir that's haunting, engrossing and often a hoot. Let's ask Edward Hirsch to read one of his bits from "My Childhood In Pieces." ...

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: One of America's great poets has written a memoir that's haunting, engrossing and often a hoot. Let's ask Edward Hirsch to read one of his bits from "My Childhood In Pieces." ...

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: One of America's great poets has written a memoir that's haunting, engrossing and often a hoot. Let's ask Edward Hirsch to read one of his bits from "My Childhood In Pieces." EDWARD ...

Simon was just added to Miami’s 40-man roster last month after signing a minor-league deal with the team in the offseason. He hit .354/.441/.521 in 15 Triple-A games, which led to his promotion ...

Simon spoke to reporters Wednesday, and said he heard from a number of current and former MLB stars after Tuesday's game. With that game now in the past, Simon will look to bounce back in his next ...

The lat injury that ended A.J. Minter‘s season in late April turned out to be a little more than a strain — the muscle tore the tendon right off the bone.. The left-handed Mets reliever was ...

Minter was pitching well for the Mets, working to a 1.64 ERA in 13 appearances while striking out 14 batters in 11 innings pitched, so his loss was definitely a blow to the bullpen.

A.J. Minter was starting to feel fully healthy after last season's hip injury. Now, the Mets reliever faces a second straight season-ending surgery.