In a move that was first revealed by former Brewers infielder Bill Hill on his Twitter account, Milwaukee added veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez to its bullpen Friday.

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg appeared at Citi Field on Friday to present Johan Santana — who threw the Mets' first no-hitter on June 1 — with a ceremonial Key to the City, presenting it to the left-hander prior to the start of this weekend's Subway Series.

Alex Rodriguez watched LeBron James celebrate his first NBA championship on Thursday evening, hoisting the trophy for his victorious Miami Heat, and couldn't help but think of his own date with success.

Royals starter Felipe Paulino has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will likely need to undergo Tommy John surgery that would sideline him for at least the next year.

When Mets closer Frank Francisco walked into the clubhouse Friday at Citi Field, a group of his teammates began shouting and dancing along to “The Chicken Dance.” It was a not-so-subtle reference to the closer's comments in the New York Post, in which Francisco referred to the Yankees as “chickens.”

Rays reliever Joel Peralta dropped his appeal Friday and began serving an eight-game suspension for having a “significant amount” of pine tar on the inside of his glove Tuesday vs. the Nats.

The outfield isn't completely healthy yet, but it's to the point that manager Bobby Valentine has enough options to keep Adrian Gonzalez where he belongs — at first base.

Ryan Howard hopes to begin an official rehab assignment in the next week, he said in a podcast posted on his blog Thursday.

Joe Mauer continues to make strides toward his recovery and could return soon

The Rays made a flurry of roster moves Friday, including activating Jeff Keppinger from the disabled list and placing Matt Joyce on the 15-day DL.

Former All-Star pitcher Curt Schilling said in a radio interview Friday that the 38 Studios video-game company he'd invested more than $50 million in is bankrupt.

There are still a number of questions be answered as to who the starters will be for the 83rd All-Star Game, and now comes the real thrill ride to get some answers as we enter the final week of voting.

Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton's story could be headed to the movie theaters. Hamilton has reached an agreement with a production company to possibly make a movie about his life story.

Danny Espinosa's tie-breaking two-run double in the sixth gave Washington the lead for good en route to a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay at Nationals Park.

Michael Roth threw a two-hitter against Kent State on Thursday and then South Carolina teammate Jordan Montgomery was almost as dominant in beating Arkansas as the defending champion Gamecocks became only the third team to win two College World Series games on the same day.

After being shut down in three consecutive contests, the O's will be trying to get back on track against the game's premier pitching staff. Baltimore's Jason Hammel opposes Washington's Jordan Zimmermann in Friday night's series opener at Camden Yards.

Bobby Brown reached base five times as Arizona defeated Florida State on Thursday to advance to the College World Series finals against South Carolina or Arkansas, who play an elimination game on Friday.Arizona defeated Florida State on Thursday to advance to the College World Series Championship Finals against South Carolina or Arkansas, who play an elimination game on Friday.