Lester pitches into 7th, earns win in A’s debut
Jon Lester won his Oakland debut while pitching into the seventh inning and Jonny Gomes got two hits during an eight-run burst in his return to the Athletics as they…Read more
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New guys shine, bats come alive in Lester’s debut
Jon Lester was strong in his A's debut, and the lefty's new teammates responded with an eight-run fifth inning that sparked an 8-3 victory over the Royals on Saturday. Read more
Price wants to fit in with Tigers, throw well
David Price arrived at Comerica Park on Saturday trying as best he can to make this business as usual. He threw his usual between-starts bullpen session with Tigers pitching coach…Read more
Looking to return to form, Davis gets breather
Chris Davis is still dealing with a cough and trying to work on a few different things to bust out of his season-long slump, and he was out of the…Read more
Hamilton plays despite bruised finger
Josh Hamilton, who sustained a contusion on his left middle finger when he was hit by a pitch in Friday night's series opener against the Rays, tested the finger early…Read more
Myers eyeing rehab games in a week
Wil Myers (right wrist fracture) could be playing in a Minor League game as early as next Saturday. Read more
Williams thinks Harper close to finding stroke
Bryce Harper has been occasionally fooling around with his batting stance while trying to find some answers at the plate, and Nationals manager Matt Williams said he understands what's going…Read more
Goldschmidt fractures left hand, placed on DL
The D-backs placed All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left hand on Saturday. Read more
Punto exits game with apparent leg injury
A's infielder Nick Punto exited Saturday's game against the Royals in the fifth inning with an apparent leg injury. Read more
Lightning sign Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop to 2-year contract extension
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Ben Bishop to a two-year contract extension. The team announced the signing Saturday. Bishop, a Vezina Trophy finalist last season,…Read more