Steady Cole delivers key victory for Pirates
The Bucs set up their biggest series of the season by completing a sweep of Boston with Thursday night's 3-2 victory behind Gerrit Cole. Read more
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Yanks walk off on error to gain in Wild Card
Chase Headley hit a grounder that rolled under first baseman Adam Lind's glove in the bottom of the ninth inning, scoring Antoan Richardson from third base to give the Yankees…Read more
Hester sets NFL record with 20th return TD
Atlanta Falcons return man Devin Hester set an NFL record with the 20th return score of his career when he returned a second-quarter punt 62 yards for a touchdown against…Read more
Lucroy ties season mark for doubles as a catcher
Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy's fourth-inning double on Thursday gave the Brewers their first hit while also tying a Major League record. Read more
Wild goalie Kuemper agrees to two-year contract
Restricted free agent goaltender Darcy Kuemper has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Minnesota Wild, the team said Thursday. No other terms were disclosed, but TSN's Bob…Read more
Halos scratch Weaver, rest regulars
One night after clinching the American League West title, the Angels scratched Jered Weaver from his Thursday start against Mariners ace Felix Hernandez, opting to go with left-hander Wade LeBlanc,…Read more
Appel throws in Minute Maid Park bullpen
Mark Appel, one of the Astros' top prospects and the No. 1 overall pick of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, threw in the bullpen at Minute Maid Park on Thursday…Read more
Right-hander Hudson shut down by D-backs
The D-backs are not going to push their luck when it comes to right-hander Daniel Hudson, who has been shut down for the remainder of the season. Read more
Fisher dismisses critics of Winston discipline
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher dismissed any criticism that Jameis Winston's half-game suspension for his profane and sexually charged outburst was too light. Read more
Stanton upbeat, thankful hit to face wasn’t worse
Giancarlo Stanton's season may be over, but the National League Most Valuable Player Award candidate remains upbeat and optimistic about a full recovery from facial fractures he suffered a week…Read more