With the Mariners turning Safeco Field into the “Supreme Court” on Tuesday for Felix Hernandez's first start since his perfect game, a near-capacity crowd is expected to cheer on Seattle's ace.
GM defends White Sox organizational approach
General manager Ken Williams explained on Monday that the White Sox farm system is designed more for Major League preparation than garnering huge attention.
Perez addresses video incident with Oakland fan
The only regret that Indians closer Chris Perez has about his recent shouting match with an Oakland A's fan was that the tirade was caught on camera.
MLB, MLBPA issue joint statement on drug testing
In the aftermath of Giants outfielder Melky Cabrera's recent 50-game suspension for testing positive for testosterone, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association issued a joint statement on Monday.
Padres cut ties with shortstop Bartlett
The Padres on Monday requested unconditional release waivers on shortstop Jason Bartlett, who has been on the 60-day disabled list since May with a strained right knee.
Lineup questions loom for LA as Dee nears return
If Luis Cruz continues to hit like he has been lately, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly will have a tough decision to make down the stretch with Dee Gordon working his way back.
Niemann in, McClure out as Boston pitching coach
The Boston Red Sox today relieved Bob McClure of his duties as the team's pitching coach and named Randy Niemann to the position for the remainder of the 2012 season.
Left wrist strong enough for Teixeira to return
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira returned to the club's starting lineup on Monday after missing three games with a sore left wrist.
Roenicke thinks Greinke is still adjusting
Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said he wouldn't have been surprised if Zack Greinke didn't have his best stuff in his first couple games after getting traded to the Angels.
Johan to start Thursday if back cooperates
As long as a wave of back discomfort does not stop him, Johan Santana will make his next start as scheduled, Thursday against the Rockies. There's a decent chance he will make another start after that, as well.
Moreno: Our goals can still be achieved
In a wide-ranging interview, Angels owner Arte Moreno discussed Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, the current state of his club and whether a postseason absence could affect Mike Scioscia, the longest-tenured manager in the Majors.
Correia starts for Bucs a day after bullpen work
One night after pitching two innings of relief in the Pirates' 19-inning marathon victory Sunday afternoon, Kevin Correia will toe the rubber as the club's starter Monday in San Diego.
Clemens to make comeback in Atlantic League
Roger Clemens, who turned 50 earlier this month, is returning to a professional baseball mound with the Atlantic League's Sugar Land Skeeters.
Perfection earns Felix AL Player of Week honors
Tossing the 23rd perfect game in Major League history earned Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez his first career American League Player of the Week honor on Monday.
Hamels named NL Player of the Week
Cole Hamels was named the National League Player of the Week for the first time in his career, thanks to a pair of overpowering outings.
Frazier not wilting under pressure of pennant race
Not only has Reds infielder Todd Frazier become a solid candidate for National League Rookie of the Year, he's also been producing under the hot lights for a first-place team in a pennant race.
Escobar says he made an error in Guthrie's gem
Shortstop Alcides Escobar believes that he made a throwing error on the play that ended Jeremy Guthrie's no-hit bid on Sunday in Kansas City.