MLB

J.P. Howell's time with the Blue Jays is all but officially over, after the veteran lefty was designated for assignment on Wednesday.    Read more

Here's your first look at the 16 teams that hope to play for the Little League World Series championship on Sunday, Aug. 27.    Read more

Leonys Martin provided a game-saving catch in the bottom of the ninth to preserve a 7-6 win over the Orioles on Wednesday at Safeco Field as the Mariners finished off…Read more

It's been nothing but sunshine for Lorenzo Cain on the Royals' road trip and in the Golden State this season.    Read more

His pursuit to homer in seven straight games ended on Wednesday afternoon, but Giancarlo Stanton ultimately has a bigger number in his sights -- 62.    Read more

Blake Swihart was once the catcher of the future for the Red Sox. Now he is just trying to get back on the radar. Swihart, who has spent all of…Read more

Wednesday seemed like it was going to be another typical outing for Ricky Nolasco. But the righty settled in, not allowing another run after the first, and the Angels rallied…Read more

In one trip around the bases, Padres first baseman Wil Myers set a career high with three steals Wednesday.    Read more

It was as if the Pirates and Brewers decided to settle the small ball vs. long ball debate, once and for all. On Wednesday at Miller Park, the home runs…Read more

Ricky Nolasco looked like his recent self in the first inning, giving up a two-run homer to Ryan Zimmerman. But the righty then settled down, not allowing another run over…Read more