Back stiffness keeps Norris from going full speed
A's catcher Derek Norris has been experiencing back stiffness, and he was not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Mets in advance of Thursday's off-day. Read more
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Martinez’s happy homecoming spurs Rangers in finale
The Nick Martinez Fan Club showed ready to cheer for the local boy, and he followed through with seven strikeouts over six two-run innings in a 5-4 victory over the…Read more
Eveland gets cortisone injection in left elbow
The Mets' recent reliance on lefty specialist Josh Edgin has not been coincidence. Dana Eveland, the only other left-hander in New York's bullpen, is nursing a bout of elbow inflammation…Read more
Nieuwenhuis a late scratch due to stiff neck
Mets outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis was a late scratch from Wednesday's game against the A's with a stiff neck. Read more
Rays activate Myers from 60-day DL
The Rays activated reigning American League Rookie of the Year Wil Myers from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Giants file protest over rain-shortened loss
The Giants filed a protest Wednesday over Tuesday night's 2-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs, expressing skepticism about being told that groundskeepers would do all they could to render Wrigley…Read more
Lions’ Fairley admits weight led to demotion
Nick Fairley's weight is creeping up again for the Detroit Lions. Read more
RG III vows he’ll improve sliding technique
Robert Griffin III understands the fear, owing to a fan base's desire to keep him healthy -- and a coaching staff that wants the same. Read more
Walk-free outing important way for Drabek to debut
Kyle Drabek has something positive to build from after a pair of scoreless innings vs. the Brewers on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays pitcher allowed one hit and struck out…Read more
Amid historic run, Fiers tries not to look at numbers
The numbers that Mike Fiers has put up in his first three Major League starts in 2014 haven't just been impressive; they've been downright historic. Read more