Adrianza’s leg injury may clear way for Uggla
Infielder Ehire Adrianza re-injured his right hamstring on Thursday during the Giants' 2-1 loss to the Philllies and may have to return to the disabled list, potentially creating a roster…Read more
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Castro misses double-play partner Barney
Starlin Castro still uses a glove that Darwin Barney had made for the two of them. However, the Cubs shortstop has not talked to Barney since the second baseman was…Read more
Black sets rotation for Braves series
Bud Black made a long-awaited announcement regarding his pitching rotation for the Padres' upcoming four-game series in Atlanta. Jesse Hahn will get the ball for Friday's opener, followed by Odrisamer…Read more
MLB issues statement on Bronx tarp malfunction
After a tarp malfunction at Yankee Stadium contributed to the calling of Wednesday night's game, leaving the Yankees with a 2-1 victory over the Rangers after 4 1/2 innings, Major…Read more
Ortiz day to day with back spasms after exiting late
David Ortiz left Thursday's 8-0 loss to Toronto in the ninth inning with back spasms after he checked his swing on an offering from Blue Jays lefty Rob Rasmussen. Read more
49ers’ Smith: ‘Best shape’ ever entering camp
Aldon Smith said hours before the San Francisco 49ers started training camp Thursday that he has stayed sober since last September, when he was arrested for drunk driving for the…Read more
Morales just what Seattle’s offense needs right now
Seattle is in dire need of offense to release some of the pressure from that superb pitching staff and quality defense. Walk right in, Kendrys Morales, and make yourself at…Read more
Ortio signs two-year contract with Flames
Goaltender Joni Ortio has signed a two-year contract with the Calgary Flames, the team announced Thursday. Ortio played 10 games with the Flames last season, making his NHL debut Feb.…Read more
Cavs ink Wiggins; can’t trade him for 30 days
The Cleveland Cavaliers officially signed No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins to a contract on Thursday, meaning he cannot be traded until at least Aug. 23. Read more
Harden’s ‘cornerstones’ belief miffs Parsons
A long-distance exchange of words between Chandler Parson and James Harden is heating up the rivalry between Houston and Dallas. Read more