Mariners’ road success offsets Safeco woes
As the Mariners open a critical 11-game road trip on Monday that will go a long way toward determining their playoff fate, one overhanging question looms. Why has Seattle been…Read more
MLB, MLBPA to discuss domestic violence
Major League Baseball will meet soon with the MLB Players Association to discuss the formulation of a policy to deal with domestic violence. Read more
Allardyce targets defensive improvement
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce said he wants to see his team start keeping clean sheets again after their 2-2 […] Read more
Astros won’t rule out return this season for Springer
With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Astros still aren't ruling out rookie outfielder George Springer getting back on the field at some point. Springer, who…Read more
Bruce: Hernandez worth the wait
Hull City manager Steve Bruce praised Abel Hernandez for producing a debut to remember against West Ham on Monday. Work-permit […] Read more
deGrom opens game with eight K’s to tie MLB record
Jacob deGrom's improbable rookie season continued on Monday against the Marlins, when he tied Major League baseball's modern-day record by striking out each of the first eight batters he faced. Read more
Ausmus not committing to rotation vs. Royals
Brad Ausmus continues to hold off on announcing his starting pitchers for next weekend's showdown against the Royals. He insists, however, that it's not a matter of gamesmanship. "There's some…Read more
Report: Peterson facing more accusations
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, already facing felony charges in Texas for child abuse, has been accused in a separate incident involving another son who is 4 years old, KHOU-TV…Read more
Konerko moving toward return during road trip
Paul Konerko still wasn't ready to rejoin the White Sox lineup on Monday, but he appears to be getting closer to a return for the final few games of a…Read more
Abreu learns from Konerko’s professionalism
While building an offensive resume that has his name mentioned as a prime American League Rookie of the Year candidate, White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu believes he has benefited…Read more