Week Ahead: Pennant races reach critical mass
It's Labor Day, so it's about time to go back to work, go back to school. The lazy days of summer are gone for another year. It's time to get…Read more
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Teams bank on small-sample magic with August deals
August has traditionally been a difficult time to get substantial trades done. But with so many clubs in contention and with several non-contenders in a financially flexible position, that notion…Read more
Brewers call up five, including Monday starter Nelson
The Brewers' September callups included one new player and a quartet of returning ones, including a starting pitcher for Monday's series opener against the Cubs. Read more
After Chisenhall’s heroics, Tribe-Royals suspended
The Indians' attempt at sweeping the Royals will have to wait, as Sunday night's series finale was suspended in the bottom of the 10th with Cleveland leading, 4-2. The game…Read more
Kahne holds off Kenseth to claim Atlanta win
Kasey Kahne grabbed the lead on the restart following a caution with 23 laps remaining and held off Matt Kenseth in a two-lap shootout to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup…Read more
Baylor unveils RG III statue at new stadium
Baylor unveiled a bronze statue of Robert Griffin III before the Bears played their first game at McLane Stadium. Read more
Kazmir voices frustration with ump’s strike zone
The A's Scott Kazmir called out crew chief Gerry Davis following Sunday's 8-1 loss in Anaheim, believing to be intentionally squeezed on several calls in a six-run second inning in…Read more
Stewart’s return to track marred by collision
Tony Stewart's return to the track has been marred by a collision with Kyle Busch that sent the No. 14 car into the wall at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Read more
Phillies trade Mayberry to Blue Jays
The Phillies made one more trade before Sunday's midnight waiver Trade Deadline, shipping outfielder John Mayberry Jr. to the Blue Jays in exchange for Double-A third baseman Gustavo Pierre. Read more
Lincecum rusty in two-inning relief outing
Perhaps the only sour note on an otherwise brilliant Sunday afternoon at AT&T Park for the Giants was the performance of Tim Lincecum. The righty made his first appearance since…Read more