LaRoche sits, gets treatment for ailing back

Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche was given the day off Tuesday because of lower back tightness, and manager Matt Williams didn't rule out LaRoche having the day off Wednesday afternoon.    Read more

Alvarez called up in flurry of roster moves

Of the four players that the Padres received from the Angels for All-Star closer Huston Street, none was held in higher regard than 23-year-old right-hander R.J. Alvarez. On Tuesday, the…Read more