Barry Larkin's grand slam was the first of his 15-year major league career, and it was just one of five in the major leagues on a near-record...

...coming. The Mets are just an approval away from adding Barry Larkin to an infield that has been hit hard since it shined...Melvin Mora at shortstop and Lenny Harris at third. "Barry Larkin would make a difference with any team," Braves outfielder...

...career grand slam helped them surge ahead 8-0 after two innings. Manager Bob Boone then substituted for shortstop Barry Larkin, who had singled and doubled but often leaves when a game is decided as a precaution against injury. The rest of the...

...National League CINCINNATI REDS--Activated RHP Manny Aybar from the 15-day disabled list. Agreed to terms with SS Barry Larkin on a three-year contract extension through 2003. HOUSTON ASTROS--Released LHP Yorkis Perez unconditionally. Optioned...

...his pumped up teammates. That's just Junior being Junior, of course. ''Junior's very cavalier,'' shortstop Barry Larkin said. ''He's like, 'whatever.' But I knew he was excited when he started calling me every day again just before...

...stays with Reds CINCINNATI (AP) -- Hours after he rejected a trade to the New York Mets, All-Star shortstop Barry Larkin agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract extension that will keep him with his hometown Cincinnati Reds through...

...so you can get adjusted to when the season starts." The Reds' run came in the sixth off Brent Hoard, who gave up Barry Larkin's double and Felipe Lopez's RBI single. The Reds managed only four hits off three pitchers as they lost their fifth...

...Atlanta 1998 -- Sammy Sosa, Chicago 1997 -- Larry Walker, Colorado 1996 -- x-Ken Caminiti, San Diego 1995 -- Barry Larkin, Cincinnati 1994 -- x-Jeff Bagwell, Houston 1993 -- Barry Bonds, San Francisco 1992 -- Barry Bonds, Pittsburgh...

...Louis, 43,116. 5, Vinny Castilla, Colorado, 30,814. Shortstops 1, Rey Ordonez, New York, 60,779. 2, Barry Larkin, Cincinnati, 60,161. 3, Walt Weiss, Atlanta, 30,823. 4, Rich Aurilia, San Francisco, 24,625. 5, Edgar...

...through the early stages of the 3 1/2-hour session. He played pepper, played catch, joked around with shortstop Barry Larkin and got baserunning instruction. The crowd cheered Griffey's first appearance and followed him from field to field...