The Giants are close to adding Jeff Samardzija and Johnny Cueto to a rotation that has kept the Giants in contention despite receiving only 18 of 82 starts from the…Read more
Michael Lorenzen has made the most of his opportunities at the plate as a relief pitcher this season. Lorenzen clubbed his second home run of the year off Brewers starter…Read more
Ryan Braun made an early exit in Friday's game against the Reds with a recurrence of the lower back tightness that has bothered him in recent seasons. Hernan Perez replaced…Read more
Sandy Alcantara's return to the big leagues on Friday started off with a walk, and the rookie had bouts of spotty command. Still, the 22-year-old right-hander was able to navigate…Read more
The Mavericks have declined face of the franchise Dirk Nowitzki's $5 million team option to create additional salary-cap space for their pursuit of free-agent center DeAndre Jordan, a source confirmed. Read more
Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero is likely opting for potential season-ending surgery to remove a bone spur in his right elbow, Padres manager Andy Green said on Friday. Read more
Edwin Diaz had a remarkable first half of the season as the Mariners' closer, but none of the statistics posted by the hard-throwing 24-year-old are more amazing than this: In…Read more
The Nats lineup erupted for four home runs, punctuated by a three-run home run from Bryce Harper to give Washington a 10-0 advantage in the fourth. Read more