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Although there is still no timetable for Jonny Venters to return to the Braves' bullpen, he has made progress since receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in early June. Venters threw…Read more

Justin Masterson has completed what could be his final step before rejoining the rotation. On Friday night, Masterson made his second rehab appearance for Triple-A Columbus, logging 108 pitches in…Read more

General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday afternoon that he believes Ryan Howard still has a future with the Phillies.    Read more

Chris Capuano, the Yankees' newly acquired left-hander, will be inserted into the rotation and make his first start for his new team on Saturday against the Blue Jays.    Read more

D-backs right-hander Brad Ziegler was available to pitch Friday for the first time since being hit in the ribs by a line drive on Tuesday night.    Read more

David Ortiz wasn't going to let a nagging back injury keep him out of Friday's matchup with David Price and the Rays.    Read more

The right thumb sprain that kept Yoenis Cespedes out of Thursday's lineup was no longer an issue Friday, when the A's welcomed back their slugger to the starting lineup for…Read more

The Blue Jays' road trip to the Big Apple came with an all-inclusive shopping spree for the rookies courtesy of veteran left-hander Mark Buehrle.    Read more

Rangers right fielder Alex Rios was in the lineup Friday against the A's for the third straight day in a row after spraining his ankle Saturday in Toronto.    Read more