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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Astros first baseman Brandon Laird had an excellent day out of the third spot in the order Wednesday afternoon, hitting two doubles as well as his second home run of the season. It was his first game ...

The Washington Nationals made a roster move Saturday. The #Royals traded infielder Brandon Laird to the #Nats for a player to be named later or cash. #Nationals #MLB — William Ladson (@washingnats) ...

Brandon Laird's solo homer for the Nippon Ham Fighters on Tuesday helped the team beat the Orix Buffaloes and hit a beer sign, winning him $10,000 and a year's supply of beer.