Detroit Red Wings sign C Landon Ferraro to 1-year contract
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings have signed centre Landon Ferraro to a one-year contract. The team did not announce terms of the deal Friday. The 22-year-old Ferraro made his…Read more
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Vancouver Canucks sign sixth-overall draft pick Jake Virtanen
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed sixth-overall draft pick Jake Virtanen, according to Virtanen's Twitter feed. "Such an honour to sign with the Vancouver Canucks!," Virtanen posted Friday. "I'd…Read more
Wood-en bat: Pitcher knocks third home run
There have been more than a few times when Cubs manager Rick Renteria was asked if he'd consider batting Travis Wood somewhere higher than ninth because of the pitcher's ability…Read more
Cox’s induction a proud moment for Yost
Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, a proud moment for Royals skipper Ned Yost, who spent 12 seasons on Cox's coaching…Read more
Tribe targeting Sunday for Asdrubal’s return
The Indians have set Sunday as the target to have Asdrubal Cabrera return to the lineup following a bout with back spasms. Read more
Venters nearly ready to throw bullpen sessions
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
Masterson may be ready to rejoin Tribe
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
Amaro reiterates confidence in Howard
General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday afternoon that he believes Ryan Howard still has a future with the Phillies. Read more
Capuano ‘excited’ to be in Yankees’ rotation
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
Ziegler nursing sore ribs, but ready to go
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