Keuchel twirls fourth CG of ’14 as Astros erupt
If there were any lingering effects from the Astros' deflating loss from the night before, the Astros surely hid it from the masses. They came out swinging on Wednesday --…Read more
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Scratched Lester at Fenway amid rumors
Jon Lester was still a member of the Red Sox as of late Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Chavez retires after 17 seasons
D-backs infielder Eric Chavez has decided to retire after 17 big league seasons. Chavez, who has been on the disabled list since June 8 with an injured left knee, hit…Read more
Dodgers option Barney, send Minors righty to Cubs
The Dodgers optioned infielder Darwin Barney to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday and completed his trade by sending Minor League right-hander Jonathan Martinez to the Cubs as the player to be…Read more
Columbus Blue Jackets sign forwards Jerry D’Amigo, Dana Tyrell to 1-year, 2-way contracts
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forwards Jerry D'Amigo and Dana Tyrell to one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contracts. The 23-year-old D'Amigo was acquired by Columbus along with a conditional seventh-round pick…Read more
Trade talk links Bonifacio to multiple teams
Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer hinted on Tuesday that the team may move some of the players who will be free agents after this season, and that list includes Emilio…Read more
Workers trying to save ‘buckling’ UCLA court
UCLA officials are trying to save the Pauley Pavilion court, which is buckling after flooding spread throughout campus Tuesday. Read more
Devils sign Greene to multiyear contract extension
New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene, who was awarded the team's Unsung Hero Award in 2013-14, signed a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. Terms of the deal were…Read more
Red Sox, Orioles having serious talks on Lester
The Orioles have stepped up in the Jon Lester sweepstakes, with they and the Red Sox in serious talks involving the Boston left-hander on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Cubs add Doubront in deal with Red Sox
The Cubs made an addition to the pitching corps on Wednesday, acquiring Felix Doubront from the Red Sox for a player to be named later, and hoping the left-hander benefits…Read more