Negron OK after being struck in head by pickoff
Reds backup infielder Kristopher Negron was fortunate he wasn't seriously hurt on Tuesday when a pickoff throw hit him in the head. Read more
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Facing Quintanta, Butler out of starting lineup
Rarely has Billy Butler been out of the Royals' starting lineup, especially against a left-handed pitcher, but that was the case on Wednesday. Read more
Hosmer returns earlier than expected
First baseman Eric Hosmer was back in the Royals' lineup on Wednesday afternoon against the White Sox. That's a day sooner than manager Ned Yost had expected Hosmer to return…Read more
Royals reportedly interested in Bastardo
Left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo of the Phillies is drawing interest from the Royals and other clubs, according to reporter Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com. Read more
Nolasco throws as he works through elbow strain
Right-hander Ricky Nolasco has been playing catch from 150 feet, and he is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Wednesday. Read more
Injured Gibson aims to return to rotation Saturday
Right-hander Kyle Gibson, who was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday with back stiffness, said his back is feeling better, and the Twins are hopeful he'll be up to…Read more
Penguins hire Jacques Martin as senior adviser
Jacques Martin was named senior adviser of hockey operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team announced Wednesday. Martin, 61, was an assistant last season on Dan Bylsma's coaching staff. Bylsma…Read more
Davis ends holdout, reports to 49ers camp
It appears Vernon Davis' holdout from the San Francisco 49ers is over before it really got started. Read more
Sources: Bulls join Cavs in Love trade push
The Cleveland Cavaliers are firmly in the lead to acquire Kevin Love, but the Chicago Bulls are making a renewed push to get into the trade mix for the All-Star…Read more
Sources: Bulls join Cavs in Love trade push
The Cleveland Cavaliers are firmly in the lead to acquire Kevin Love, but the Chicago Bulls are making a renewed push to get into the trade mix for the All-Star…Read more