Player Safety leader will be named before season
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec -- The NHL is close to hiring a new head of the Department of Player Safety, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday. The NHL has been without a permanent…Read more
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Konerko tribute to be held Sept. 27 at U.S. Cellular Field
The White Sox announced Wednesday that a special pregame tribute honoring retiring captain Paul Konerko will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 prior to a 6:10 p.m. CT first pitch…Read more
Gomez: I have to be ’100 percent’ to return to action
Carlos Gomez sported a brace on his left arm as he strutted around the Wrigley Field clubhouse Wednesday. Read more
After stellar August, V-Mart AL Player of Month
Victor Martinez was named the American League's Player of the Month for August, the first such honor for the 12-year veteran and five-time All-Star. Read more
Braun misses Cubs finale for birth of first child
Ryan Braun was not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Cubs after returning to Milwaukee to be with his wife as they expect the birth of their…Read more
Source: Krejci gets 6-year, $43.5M extension
The Boston Bruins and David Krejci have agreed to a six-year, $43.5 million contract extension that will start in 2015-16, a source confirmed to ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun. Read more
Transparency may be element of managerial search
General manager Jeff Luhnow said on Wednesday that the Astros are considering conducting an open managerial search, which means that willing candidates would be made available to the media at…Read more
Calendar is working against Darvish’s return
Yu Darvish's injured right elbow will be examined by Rangers physician Keith Meister on Thursday, when the club returns to Arlington for its four-game series with the Mariners. Read more
Baez to play shortstop in Castro’s absence
Javier Baez will take over at shortstop with Starlin Castro sidelined with an ankle sprain, but Cubs manager Rick Renteria may do some mixing and matching in the final month. Read more
Eaton focused on increasing stolen bases
White Sox leadoff hitter Adam Eaton hopes to be a 20-plus stolen base threat in the big leagues, and is using September to continue his learning curve. Read more