Cards rooting for burst of brilliance from Masterson
Shopping metaphors are in strong supply at the moment in my line of work, so let's call Justin Masterson the pair of designer shorts with a $150 price tag when…Read more
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Wilson’s return likely lone move near Deadline
Angels lefty C.J. Wilson completed his normal between-starts bullpen session on Wednesday, two days after an 81-pitch rehab start for Double-A Arkansas, and looks lined up to return from the…Read more
O’s talk Lester with Red Sox; nothing imminent
The Orioles have stepped up in the Jon Lester sweepstakes, with they and the Red Sox having talks involving the Boston left-hander on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Mariners’ brass busy with Deadline approaching
As Thursday's non-waiver Trade Deadline approaches, the Mariners remain in conversations on multiple fronts as general manager Jack Zduriencik looks at available options to help his club contend for a…Read more
Cubs bolster bullpen by recalling Rusin
The Cubs added a fresh arm to the bullpen on Wednesday, recalling lefty Chris Rusin from Triple-A Iowa. Blake Parker was optioned to Iowa to make room on the 25-man…Read more
Ubaldo feeling good following first rehab start
Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez on Wednesday said his right ankle "feels good" following Tuesday's rehab start. He will throw a side session later in the week before pitching this weekend,…Read more
Ravens’ Harbaugh: Proud of Rice’s response
On the eve of Ray Rice addressing the media, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh continued to support his starting running back, saying he was "disappointed" in the domestic violence incident…Read more
Revere-sionist history: Phillie center of attention
One of the best and most enduring lines ever uttered during a telecast of any baseball game came from the lips of -- well, we'll get to that. When it…Read more
Devils GM Lamoriello not surprised Brodeur available
New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello acknowledged Wednesday that he isn't surprised unrestricted free-agent goalie Martin Brodeur has yet to sign a contract with a new team. "When you've…Read more
Mets rout Phillies with hit parade, five-run inning
The Mets team that routed the Phillies at Citi Field on Wednesday afternoon, 11-2, hardly resembled the one that scuffled for much of May and June. Daniel Murphy and Lucas…Read more