After Hamels escapes jams, Asche hits walk-off
While the 3-1 final score Friday night would indicate a pitchers' duel, Philadelphia's victory over Miami was actually more a display of the two teams' consistent prowess on the mound…Read more
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Mayweather to make at least $32M for fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr., already the highest-paid athlete in the world according to ESPN The Magazine and Forbes, will pocket a guaranteed minimum of $32 million for his rematch against Marcos…Read more
Doolittle’s return from DL bolsters bullpen
The A's have been on the wrong end of several one-run games this month, all of them without closer Sean Doolittle. So his return to the bullpen Friday for the…Read more
Hamilton’s return date from shoulder injury still unclear
Josh Hamilton missed his eighth straight game Friday, and a return doesn't appear to be on the horizon soon. Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Hamilton's X-ray on his right shoulder…Read more
Frazier third Reds third baseman in 20-20 club
With a steal of second base Friday night at Miller Park, Todd Frazier became a rarity in Reds history. Frazier is only the third third baseman to become a 20-20…Read more
Belt rejoins Giants, activation from DL imminent
Brandon Belt was back in the Giants' clubhouse Friday afternoon, and the first baseman was back to his usual entertaining ways. Perhaps the good mood should come as no surprise,…Read more
Dallas native Gattis sits Texas opener with strep
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez arrived for a three-game series against the Rangers with the anticipation of using Evan Gattis as his designated hitter in the hitter-friendly confines of Globe Life…Read more
Cards push back Wacha to give him extra rest
Michael Wacha, who recently returned from a right shoulder injury, will not make his scheduled start for the Cardinals against the Rockies on Sunday. Read more
Source: Gordon suspension cut to 10 games
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon's yearlong suspension is expected to be reduced to 10 games, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, following the NFLPA's approval of the league's…Read more
All tests negative; Headley cleared to play
Chase Headley has rejoined the Yankees in Baltimore and been cleared to play after tests conducted by a neurologist in New York on Friday came back negative. The infielder, whose…Read more