Nathan leans on sharp slider to strike out side
Tigers closer Joe Nathan struck out the side in order for just the second time this season Thursday night, and he needed just 12 pitches to do it. After drawing…Read more
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Arenado exits game early for unknown reason
Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was removed in the top of the fifth of Friday's game against the Pirates for reasons that are currently unclear. Read more
Ichiro’s first homer rallies Yanks past Blue Jays
The Yankees chased veteran Mark Buehrle after three innings and uncharacteristically slugged their way to a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Ichiro Suzuki's…Read more
Stempniak sees Rangers as fit for his game
Lee Stempniak comes to the New York Rangers with up-close knowledge after playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins and being eliminated in a seven-game playoff series last season. "The thing that…Read more
LA gets Puig, Hanley back; Wild Horse to CF
All-Star outfielder Yasiel Puig and shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the Dodgers' starting lineup for Friday night's series opener against the Giants after missing all three starts in Pittsburgh with…Read more
O’s set to send Ubaldo on two-start rehab stint
Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez threw a 44-pitch simulated game on Friday afternoon at Safeco Field and assuming he feels OK on Saturday will likely make a pair of rehab starts…Read more
Bellemore agrees to terms with Hurricanes
Defenseman Brett Bellemore has agreed to terms on one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, the team announced Friday. The Hurricanes said it will pay Bellemore $600,000 on the NHL…Read more
Cole to make first rehab start on Monday
Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole will begin his rehab assignment Monday following his hefty 60-pitch bullpen session Friday in Indianapolis as he works his way back from right lat soreness. Read more
Rookie Jones in select Mariners group with 20th steal
Mariners center fielder James Jones stole his 20th base of the season in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Orioles, making him the fourth player in franchise history to rack up…Read more
Rizzo proud of tested Nationals’ perseverance
With the non-waiver Trade Deadline on Thursday, MLB.com caught up with Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo to get his take on the team. Read more