Pirates mourn passing of longtime scout
Longtime Pirates scout Elmer Gray died Monday at the age of 91. He began working with the Pirates in 1984 and helped build the playoff teams of the early 1990s.…Read more
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Craig starts rehab stint, could return Friday
The way things are scheduled right now, Allen Craig could be activated by the Red Sox on Friday for the start of a three-game series against the Mariners. Read more
Cardinals’ thoughts continue to be with Ferguson
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny shared his thoughts Monday on the ongoing unrest in nearby Ferguson, Mo., urging the community to come together during this difficult time. Read more
Gardenhire ejected for arguing Mauer strikeout
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected by home-plate umpire Chris Segal for arguing about a strikeout in the first inning of Monday's game against the Royals. Read more
Wacha looks sharp in latest bullpen session
Shortly after receiving positive news from the another MRI exam of his right shoulder, Michael Wacha took the Busch Stadium bullpen mound on Monday to throw for the second time…Read more
Twins opt to end Buxton’s Minor League season
Outfielder Byron Buxton, ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect by MLB.com, is expected to be held out of Minor League action for the rest of the season after suffering…Read more
Angels lose challenge of safe call at third
Angels manager Mike Scioscia burned his challenge early on Monday, when replay officials ruled a call would stand that Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli beat right fielder Kole Calhoun's…Read more
Butler, Royals set sights on earning No. 1 seed
The way Billy Butler figures it, why should the Royals just settle for winning the American League Central? Why not improve their potential playoff position as well? Read more
Bogaerts will keep working, learning in Majors
Because of the position he plays and the stretches of consistency he has shown, Xander Bogaerts likely won't suffer the same fate as Jackie Bradley Jr., whom the Red Sox…Read more
Flyers goalie Mason back on ice after injury: report
Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason was back on the ice Monday, three weeks after breaking his right pinky finger, the Philadelphia Daily News reported. Mason was injured July 27. General…Read more