Astros starters bracing for possible trades
Since the Astros made it known on Monday they were willing to trade one of their starting pitchers, the team has seen an increase in the number of phone calls…Read more
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Saunders takes BP, nearing rehab assignment
Right fielder Michael Saunders took batting practice with the Mariners on Tuesday for the first time since straining his left oblique muscle on July 10 as he gets closer to…Read more
Gardiner signs 5-year contract with Toronto: report
Defenseman Jake Gardiner signed a five-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, according to Sportsnet. It is worth $20.25 million with an average annual value of $4.05 million,…Read more
Ishikawa returns to Giants; Perez also recalled
Looking to boost their sputtering offense, the Giants made a handful of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon, including purchasing the contract of utility man Travis Ishikawa from Triple-A Fresno. Read more
Crisp remains out of lineup with neck injury
Coco Crisp, recovering from a strained neck, missed his third straight game on Tuesday. But there has been no decision yet about placing Crisp on the disabled list. Read more
Wilson says hip tightness hurt his mechanics
Tightness in the left hip area limited veteran Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson's range of motion, slightly altering his delivery and not allowing him to finish pitches effectively. Read more
If Lester is dealt, Workman would start finale
Jon Lester is still in line to start for the Red Sox on Wednesday night against the Blue Jays. But if he's traded in the next 24 hours, Brandon Workman…Read more
Trottier to join Sabres as assistant coach: report
The Buffalo Sabres have reached an agreement to hire Hall of Fame center Bryan Trottier as an assistant coach under Ted Nolan, Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News reported Tuesday.…Read more
Davis out of O’s lineup with flu-like symptoms
Dealing with flu-like symptoms, Chris Davis is out of the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Read more
Padres activate Everth from DL; Lane designated
Shortstop Everth Cabrera was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, marking the return of a third regular starting infielder for the Padres in four days. Read more