Rehabbing Middlebrooks on fire at Pawtucket
Will Middlebrooks, who's on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right index finger, continues to produce offensively since being sent on his rehab assignment on July 18. Read more
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Second base is versatile Holt’s final frontier in field
As he filled in for Dustin Pedroia at second in the series finale in Toronto on Thursday, Brock Holt became the first player in Red Sox history to start at…Read more
Longhorns WRs charged with sexual assault
Texas wide receivers Kendall Sanders and Montrel Meander have been charged with felony sexual assault. Their arrests are pending. Read more
Poulin, Islanders agree to two-year contract: report
The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with goaltender Kevin Poulin on a two-year contract, Tim Wharnsby of CBC.ca reported. The signing would avoid a salary arbitration hearing. It…Read more
Sacco hired by Bruins as assistant coach
The Boston Bruins hired Joe Sacco as an assistant coach, the team announced Thursday. Sacco, who is from Medford, Mass., and played collegiately at Boston University, replaces Geoff Ward on…Read more
Suspended WR Blackmon arrested for pot
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon has been arrested a third time, this time in Edmond, Oklahoma, where police have charged him with possession of marijuana. Read more
Lester, Red Sox table contract negotiations
Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino confirmed Thursday morning that the team and ace Jon Lester have agreed to table contract negotiations until after the season. Read more
Rangers promote righty Adcock from Triple-A
The Rangers have called up pitcher Nate Adcock from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Joakim Soria in the bullpen. Read more
Rangers promote righty Adcock from Triple-A
The Rangers have called up pitcher Nate Adcock from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Joakim Soria in the bullpen. Read more
Rangers promote righty Adcock from Triple-A
The Rangers on Thursday purchased the contract of right-hander Nate Adcock from Triple-A Round Rock and transferred first baseman Mitch Moreland to the 60-day disabled list. Read more