MLB

Apparently, the word on the street in New York is that some Mets fans would like to do something about the overload of shortstops in the Cubs' system. Specifically, they…Read more

Rays outfielders Wil Myers and David DeJesus, along with catcher Ryan Hanigan, are getting closer to returning to the field, manager Joe Maddon said on Friday.    Read more

Any worries about Justin Upton and his left hamstring were alleviated early on, as the Braves' power-hitting left fielder was in manager Fredi Gonzalez's starting lineup, batting in his usual…Read more

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer was disappointed because he'd hoped to start swinging a bat by Friday, but the doctors told him no-go. Hosmer underwent a CT scan and an…Read more

Justin Verlander got the reinforcement he wanted from other doctors that his shoulder soreness appears limited to inflammation. Whether he can avoid a stint on the disabled list is the…Read more

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Astros owner Jim Crane, whose shipping company has an office and clients in Boston, is at Fenway Park for the series against the Red Sox. Crane arrived in Boston on…Read more

Intentional walks have been so common for Giancarlo Stanton that Marlins manager Mike Redmond occasionally will sacrifice bunt ahead of the slugger no matter the situation in the late innings.    Read more

Nationals outfielder Nate McLouth will get a second opinion on his ailing right shoulder from a doctor outside the team, manager Matt Williams said Friday.    Read more

The Rangers, taking advantage of two off-days next week, are temporarily down to a four-man rotation after optioning pitcher Robbie Ross Jr. back to Triple-A on Friday. They won't need…Read more