MLB Notebook: Ross enjoying elite July
Right-hander Tyson Ross is following in the footsteps of former Padre Jake Peavy, who went on a similar run that earned him Pitcher of the Month honors. Read more
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Ferraro signs one-year contract with Red Wings
Forward Landon Ferraro signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, the team announced Friday. Financial terms were not released, but Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press…Read more
Source: Johnson reports to Texans camp
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson reported to the team Friday morning and was present at the training facility, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Read more
Dodgers could use a jolt — from within
There should be unease in Dodger territory, because at some point soon -- especially with Yasiel Puig healthy -- a decision must be made on how best to handle an…Read more
Glavine finds permanent home in Hall of Fame
Atlanta embraced Tom Glavine because of he was a pure-bred Brave, because he made his offseason home in nearby Alpharetta, Ga. and because he could pitch and win. It endured…Read more
Nadel once thought his future was calling hockey
Calling hockey games turned out to be just one stop for Eric Nadel on the long road from Brooklyn to Cooperstown, N.Y., and baseball's version of immortality as he prepares…Read more
Batting around: Which contenders will make a deal?
MLB.com's columnists turn their attention to the league at large and the outlook for several contenders as the Trade Deadline draws closer. Read more
Five contenders with young talent to trade
There will be plenty more wheeling and dealing before the clock strikes 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. The five contenders best positioned from a talent standpoint to make a significant…Read more
Large crowds expected for Hall of Fame inductions
The anticipation for huge crowds at Cooperstown on Sunday is based on both the fact that there are six honorees this year -- a large class -- and the popularity…Read more
Judge denies Hernandez request for dismissal
A judge has rejected a motion by lawyers for Aaron Hernandez to dismiss charges stemming from the 2013 slaying of a Boston man whose body was found near the former…Read more