Samardzija, A’s eye possum as rally mascot
There was much to take away from the Athletics' win over the Rays on Monday night in Oakland. But the chatter that reverberated a day later, from coast to coast,…Read more
League will be difficult for Van Gaal, says Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers warned counterpart Louis van Gaal to brace himself for the unpredictability of the Premier League. Manchester United manager […] Read more
Cubbies are coming of age, and the youth are coming
Javier Baez's arrival is just the latest in what is sure to be a wave of Cubs prospects making the way to the North Side over the not-too-distant future. Read more
Sox awaiting results of Victorino’s surgery
Shane Victorino's thoroughly frustrating second season with the Red Sox ended on Tuesday, when he underwent surgery in Los Angeles to repair a bulging disc in his back. The Red…Read more
Schafer joins Twins, gets start in left field vs. Padres
Outfielder Jordan Schafer, who was claimed on waivers by the Twins from the Braves on Sunday, officially joined the club on Tuesday at Target Field. Read more
Flames add Colorado Eagles as ECHL affiliate
The Calgary Flames reached a one-year affiliation agreement with the Colorado Eagles of the ECHL, the team announced Tuesday. The Eagles, based in Windsor, Colo., will provide players to the…Read more
Quackenbush gets taste of big league closer’s role
For all the success Padres rookie reliever Kevin Quackenbush had closing games in the Minor Leagues, he's been reminded a handful of times this season that getting outs late in…Read more
Sources: Selig successor decided next week
Bud Selig's successor as commissioner of baseball is expected to be decided next week, sources confirmed, as MLB owners assemble in Baltimore to vote on three finalists for the job. Read more
Blue Jays facing string of postseason contenders
The Blue Jays have entered a crucial part of the schedule that likely will go a long way in determining in which direction their team is headed. Read more
Flyers agree to terms with Del Zotto
The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with free-agent defenseman Michael Del Zotto on a one-year contract, the team said Tuesday. No financial terms were disclosed. Del Zotto, 24, had…Read more