Washington Nationals rookie Steve Lombardozzi hitting his first major-league home run in the first inning Sunday was precious enough. But his teammates had barely gotten a chance to congratulate him ...

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Steve Lombardozzi, top, forces out Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello (15) at second base then turns the double play over to force Blue Jays Edwin ...

Lombardozzi signed a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Lombardozzi has appeared in the majors in six of the last ...

The Marlins have claimed infielder Christian Colon off waivers from the Royals, per a club announcement. Miami designated fellow infielder Steve Lombardozzi to create roster space. [Related: Updated ...

As much as Ducks manager Wally Backman treasures Steve Lombardozzi, his sure-fielding second baseman, he doesn’t quite understand why he’s still on Long Island. Sure, Backman loves winning game, but ...

Lombardozzi will elect to become a free agent, Rich Dubroff of Comcast Sports Net reports. Lombardozzi was optioned to Triple-A in July after playing in 12 games with the Pirates this season. The ...

The first time Kevin Kelly saw Steve Lombardozzi, he wondered if he could make the throw from shortstop to first base. Lombardozzi was a freshman trying to make the Atholton High varsity team. Kelly, ...

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 06: Steve Lombardozzi #12 of the Baltimore Orioles bats during the ninth inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 6, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The ...

The Washington Nationals today named infielder Steve Lombardozzi Minor League Player of the Year and right-hander Brad Peacock Minor League Pitcher of the Year for the 2011 season. Nationals Executive ...

Even if Steve Lombardozzi wasn’t playing well, it would still beat potato farming. But, luckily for him, and the Ducks, the former big leaguer has regained his form after one year spent surfing the ...

When Steve Lombardozzi left his Maryland home for Florida’s gulf coast in the days before major league teams opened spring training, he had no job. No contract, no paycheck, no camp to report to with ...