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Astros manager Bo Porter wouldn't discuss his personal relationship with Jeff Luhnow prior to Friday's home game with the Rangers, other than to say he was hired to manage the…Read more

Left-hander Bruce Chen's often inspiring and successful six seasons with the Kansas City Royals are behind him. Chen was designated for assignment on Friday, one day after giving up six…Read more

Derek Jeter's farewell tour continued Friday when the Yankees made their final visit of the 2014 regular season to Toronto, marking the last time the shortstop will play at Rogers…Read more

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. had a short, but simple message to his players Friday afternoon at Citi Field: Pat Gillick is in charge while Phillies president David Montgomery…Read more

Jason Giambi and Ryan Raburn, who are on the disabled list, continue to make progress during their rehab assignments. Giambi (left knee inflammation) and Raburn (sore right wrist) both contributed…Read more

Left-hander Rich Hill was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday to make room for fellow southpaw Josh Outman on the active roster. The Yankees acquired Outman from the…Read more

Cubs GM Jed Hoyer repeated Friday that Kris Bryant, the club's No. 1 prospect, will finish his season at Triple-A Iowa and not be one of the players added when…Read more

The injury-riddled Yankees were dealt another blow Friday when Masahiro Tanaka suffered a setback in his rehab after experiencing general soreness in his throwing arm.    Read more

Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer will begin his comeback in game situations on Saturday. Hosmer hasn't played since July 31 because of a stress fracture in his right hand, but…Read more

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire offered up a new theory on Friday on why Joe Mauer uncharacteristically struggled in the first half of the season.    Read more