Rory recovers from double, is 1 off PGA lead
A rare mistake led to a double bogey for Rory McIlroy, but it hardly slowed him down during the first round of the PGA Championship. Read more
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Cubs ready to cash in on prospect system
In only its third season on the job, the Cubs' front office is ready to start implementing its youth movement, having in recent weeks brought up prospects well ahead of…Read more
Wrigley hyped: Baez set to debut at home
Chris Archer gets the Rays started in an Interleague series beginning Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. He'll face Cubs phenom Javier Baez, who has three homers in his first three…Read more
Papi scratched due to wet playing surface
With the rain pouring down on Busch Stadium all day, David Ortiz was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals. Read more
Hurricanes, top pick Haydn Fleury agree to contract
The Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday agreed to terms with defenseman Haydn Fleury, their first-round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, on a three-year, entry-level contract. The team says the contract…Read more
Astros to evaluate Springer for possible activation
One day after rookie outfielder George Springer was forced to leave his rehab outing at Class A Quad Cities after tweaking an injury to his left quad, Astros manager Bo…Read more
Hurdle responds to La Russa’s comments on HBP
Entering Thursday, the Pirates had hit 11 more batters than anyone in baseball. But one plunking in particular has caused quite a stir in the last week. Read more
Encarnacion to begin rehab assignment soon
Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion appears to have turned a corner in his recovery from a strained right quadriceps, and he's expected to begin a rehab assignment within the…Read more
‘Drained’ Durant withdraws from Team USA
NBA MVP Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder withdrew Thursday from consideration for Team USA prior to the FIBA World Cup, citing "physical and mental fatigue." Read more
A View From Studio 3: Meet Calhoun
He plays the game the way you and I would play it if we were given the chance. All out. Hard-nosed. The kind of guy who looks like he'd eat…Read more