TOKYO -- Former major leaguer Brandon Laird won't have to worry about picking up the tab at those pricey bars in Japan for a while. Laird's solo homer for the Nippon Ham Fighters on Tuesday not only ...

Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been named International League Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, according to a club press release. Souza becomes the sixth ...

SWB infielder Brandon Laird has come a long way since being drafted in round 27 in 2007. After starring in the Double-A Eastern League last year, Laird has become a regular in the middle of the Triple ...

The drinks are on Brandon Laird -- if you can find your way to the Far East. "Definitely not drink it," Laird said, when asked what he'd do with his thirst-quenching prize. "Maybe give some to the ...

Houston Astros’ Brett Wallace hits an RBI single during the third inning of an interleague baseball game in Toronto Sunday, May 22, 2011. The Astros defeated the Blue Jays 3-2. (AP Photo/The Canadian ...

TAMPA, Fla. – He pinch-hit for Derek Jeter and played third base in place of Alex Rodriguez. But Brandon Laird doesn’t want to just substitute for New York Yankees legends. He someday wants to be one.

Brandon Laird didn't know what to think as his Yankees teammates repeatedly told him to get ready to play on July 22, 2011. He had spent his first four days in the majors as a spectator in the ...

Astros infielder Brandon Laird came on in relief of injured first baseman Brett Wallace Thursday and took Justin Verlander deep for his fifth home run of the spring. Laird has seen time at first base ...