Even-keeled Span making big impact for Nats
Nationals center fielder Denard Span acknowledges that he is more relaxed this year than he was at this time last year. It helps that he's gained better familiarity with his…Read more
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Los Angeles Kings announce plans to retire Rob Blake’s No. 4 jersey on Jan. 17
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Los Angeles Kings will retire Hall of Fame defenceman Rob Blake's No. 4 jersey on Jan. 17. The Stanley Cup champions announced the honour Monday.…Read more
Hefner injury could require second Tommy John
Mets right-hander Jeremy Hefner, who had been recovering from August 2013 Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, announced Monday that he has a stress fracture in the ulna bone…Read more
deGrom to DL with tendinitis; Montero recalled
The Mets announced after Monday's 5-3 win over the Phillies that Jacob deGrom will go on the 15-disabled list with right rotator cuff tendinitis. Right-hander Rafael Montero was recalled to…Read more
Rib fracture sends McCutchen to DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates today placed outfielder Andrew McCutchen on the 15-day disabled list (retro to August 4) with an avulsion fracture involving the costochondral cartilage of the left 11th rib.…Read more
‘#AskJameis’ Twitter campaign goes awry
A Florida State social media campaign turned ugly Sunday when the university's athletic department opened their Heisman-winning quarterback up to nationwide mockery. Read more
Niese, Recker key series win for Mets in Philly
Jon Niese earned his first win since June and Anthony Recker mashed a go-ahead, three-run homer as the Mets beat the Phillies, 5-3, on Monday at Citizens Bank Park. Read more
Tigers make flurry of roster moves after lengthy game
The Tigers' roster shuffle from their 19-inning loss at Toronto came Monday afternoon, and it was fairly massive. Detroit called up three relievers from Triple-A Toledo, sent two others down,…Read more
Cueto garners NL Player of Week honors
After two dominant outings last week, Reds ace Johnny Cueto has been named the National League Player of the Week. Read more
Prosecutors charge Oden for punching woman
Prosecutors in Indiana have formally charged former NBA No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden with battery for allegedly punching his ex-girlfriend in the face during a fight. Read more