OAKLAND, Calif. -- Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is getting his due from the Oakland Athletics.
The A's will retire Henderson's No. 24 jersey during a pregame ceremony Aug. 1, deemed "Rickey Henderson Day" by the club in tribute of the career leader in runs scored and stolen bases.
Henderson, 50, spent the majority of his 25 big league seasons -- and some of his best years -- with Oakland, which selected him the fourth round of the 1976 amateur draft.
Henderson will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 26. He will be the fifth Oakland player to have his number retired, joining pitchers Catfish Hunter (No. 27), Rollie Fingers (34) and Dennis Eckersley (43), and outfielder Reggie Jackson (9).
Ex-Yank Leyritz remains in jail
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Former Yankees star Jim Leyritz burst into tears during a court hearing after learning a postponement would keep him in jail for at least another weekend.
A judge delayed a decision until Monday on whether Leyritz will be released on bond or await his upcoming DUI manslaughter trial in jail.
Leyritz became visibly angry, cursing under his breath and then sobbing. "If anything happens to my kids," he warned to the court as he was led away in handcuffs.
Leyritz's bond was revoked after the 45-year-old was arrested last week and accused by his ex-wife of beating her. His DUI trial is scheduled for Sept. 14. Leyritz played for six teams in 11 seasons in the majors.
Mets rookie F. Martinez lands on DL
NEW YORK -- Top prospect Fernando Martinez is the latest Mets player to go down with an injury.
The rookie outfielder was placed on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right knee. The move is retroactive to July 4.
To replace Martinez on the roster, the Mets recalled infielder Argenis Reyes from Triple-A Buffalo. Reyes was optioned to Buffalo after Tuesday night's game to open a spot for pitcher Oliver Perez, who came off the DL on Wednesday. Reyes never left New York, however, according to team spokesman Jay Horwitz.
The 20-year-old Martinez is hitting .176 with a home run and eight RBI in 91 at-bats. He joins eight other Mets on the DL, including Carlos Delgado, Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran.
Twins' Perkins to skip start with illness
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota starter Glen Perkins will not start against the White Sox on Friday.
Perkins missed his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Yankees after waking up with an illness. Manager Ron Gardenhire says Perkins met with a doctor and received some medicine to treat the illness.
After Anthony Swarzak started in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night, Francisco Liriano moved up a day in the rotation to face the Yankees in the series finale on Thursday.
Nick Blackburn also will move up a day to open the three-game series against Chicago on Friday. The Twins hope that Perkins will be ready pitch on Saturday.
Giants recall Bowker
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants have recalled infielder-outfielder John Bowker from Triple-A Fresno. Bowker played 111 games with the Giants last year.
It was just a matter of time for Bowker to return, considering he was among the leaders in the Pacific Coast League in several categories. He was hitting .347 with 17 home runs.
San Francisco sent rookie starter Ryan Sadowski to Class A San Jose to keep him on his schedule because the Giants don't need a fifth starter until after the All-Star break. Sadowski (2-1) began his career with 16 scoreless innings before losing to the Marlins on Tuesday.
Marlins activate reliever Calero
PHOENIX -- Florida activated right-hander reliever Kiko Calero from the 15-day disabled.
Calero has been sidelined since June 17 with right shoulder inflammation. He is 1-0 with a 2.01 ERA in 36 games.
In a corresponding move, the Marlins optioned righty Tim Wood to Triple-A New Orleans.
Man convicted of DUI in crash that killed Martin dies
MILFORD, Mich. -- A man convicted of drunken driving in a crash that killed ex-Yankees and Tigers manager Billy Martin has died. William Reedy was 72. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home said Thursday that Reedy had pancreatic cancer and died Sunday at his home in Milford, Mich.
Reedy was with Martin in a pickup truck that crashed near Martin's Binghamton, N.Y.-area farm on Christmas in 1989. Reedy first said he'd been driving, then said he lied to protect Martin's reputation.
A jury found him guilty despite his claim.
Reedy owned two bars near Tiger Stadium, the team's home until 1999. A funeral Mass will be Friday at Most Holy Trinity Church in Detroit, with burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
