Rollins talks future with Phils after breaking record

Jimmy Rollins has more to accomplish, and it sounds like he hopes to accomplish those things in Philadelphia. He reached a major milestone Saturday afternoon when he singled to right field in the fifth inning in a 7-4 victory over the Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. It was the 2,235th hit of his career, which moved him past Mike Schmidt as the franchise’s hits leader.

Pipeline preview: Class A Short Season slates open

As many of the full-season leagues approach their All-Star break, Friday marks Opening Day for the New York-Penn League and Northwest League at the Class A Short Season level. Fans can watch on MiLB.TV as the New York-Penn League season opens with Brooklyn facing Staten Island at 7 p.m. ET. The Northwest League season begins two hours later, when Boise hosts Tri-City at 9:15 p.m.

Sager, son share strong bond, affinity for sports

Craig Sager is counting on his 25-year-old son, Craig Jr., to help him get back in the game. While the long-time sideline reporter’s battle with acute myeloid leukemia has prevented him from doing the job he loves, it has also informed him that this particular bond runs deeper than he could have possibly known. Sager is set to undergo a bone marrow transplant on July 3, with Craig Jr. making the donation.