MLB

The Cubs added pitcher C.J. Edwards to the 40-man roster Thursday, protecting the right-hander from being picked in the Rule 5 Draft.    Read more

The Nationals added four players -- right-hander A.J. Cole, infielder Wilmer Difo, outfielder Brian Goodwin and left-hander Matt Grace -- to their 40-man roster on Thursday. Meanwhile, infielder Pedro Florimon…Read more

Looking to add outfield help, the Orioles claimed Alex Hassan off waivers on Thursday from the Oakland A's, continuing a whirlwind week for the 26-year-old, who was claimed by Oakland…Read more

Justin Nicolino, the Marlins' organizational Pitcher of the Year in 2014, was among five players added to Miami's 40-man roster on Thursday. Catcher Austin Barnes, left-hander Adam Conley, right-hander Domingo…Read more

The Orioles protected pitchers Tyler Wilson and Mike Wright from the Rule 5 Draft, adding both right-handers to the 40-man roster before Thursday's midnight deadline.    Read more

The Blue Jays added right-hander Ryan Tepera to the 40-man roster on Thursday afternoon to protect the 27-year-old from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft in December.    Read more

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos did his best on Thursday afternoon to pour cold water on the rumors that Toronto could be on the verge of landing another big-name…Read more

The Mets added top prospect Noah Syndergaard to the 40-man roster on Thursday, along with fellow right-handers Cory Mazzoni, Hansel Robles, Gabriel Ynoa and Akeel Morris and left-hander Jack Leathersich,…Read more

The Astros lost right-handed reliever Josh Zeid to the Tigers via waivers on Thursday, the day they had to set their roster to protect players from being taken in the…Read more

Instant replay, pace of play and formulation of a domestic-abuse policy were all part of the quarterly Owners Meetings that wrapped up Thursday at the Intercontinental Hotel.    Read more