MLB

The Nationals defeated the Mets, 5-3, on Thursday afternoon in the series finale at Nationals Park behind a walk-off two-run home run from Bryce Harper in the 13th inning.    Read more

The Brewers did their part Thursday to ensure their weekend showdown against the Dodgers would pit a pair of first-place teams. A 3-1 win over the Giants at Miller Park,…Read more

That is not the main contribution that Wily Peralta is making, although 14-6 with a 3.42 ERA points in the right direction. He has become a highly reliable and sometimes…Read more

Shane Greene went eight shutout innings and Stephen Drew hit an RBI double as the Yankees downed the Tigers, 1-0, on Thursday at Yankee Stadium.    Read more

Righty reliever Juan Nicasio was greeted by smiling closer LaTroy Hawkins when he returned to the Rockies' clubhouse on Thursday -- yet another message that the bullpen can be a…Read more

The Dodgers obtained right-handed starting pitcher Roberto Hernandez from the Phillies on Thursday for two players to be named or cash.    Read more

Brendan Ryan seems to have mastered the redirection. The Yankees infielder singled Thursday on a ball that made contact with his bat twice.    Read more

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt was bothered by headaches that aren't believed to be related to his recent concussion, but manager Bruce Bochy still took a cautious approach and kept…Read more

Joe Panik's surge of competence left no viable role for Giants infielder Matt Duffy, who was optioned back to the Minors before Thursday's series finale against the Brewers. Duffy's departure…Read more

Masahiro Tanaka played catch again on Thursday at Yankee Stadium, tossing in the outfield at distances of 60 and 90 feet.    Read more