One could say parallel careers intersected on Thursday, when the Dodgers acquired Carlos Ruiz for A.J. Ellis and a Minor Leaguer.

Because life goes on, Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session on Friday and said he would face hitters next week. He also spoke for the first time about the trade of good friend and batterymate A.J. Ellis.

After Jonathan Lucroy reached second base in the second inning on Thursday night, Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor said something to the Rangers catcher before patting him on the back. If Cleveland fans thought Lindor had any harsh words for Lucroy, they were wrong.

Adding to his chain collection.

Rangers right-hander Jeremy Jeffress was arrested early Friday morning on a DWI charge, and he has been placed on Major League Baseball’s restricted list.

Not much remains from the Phillies’ 2008 World Series team. Chase Utley? Gone. Jimmy Rollins? Gone. So are Cole Hamels, Brad Lidge and Jayson Werth. Don’t forget about manager Charlie Manuel, either. Now, with Carlos Ruiz’s trade to the Dodgers on Thursday, only one player from Philadelphia’s magical season is left: Ryan Howard.

Here’s a “useful shot,” to borrow one of golf analyst David Feherty’s signature phrases: Two of sports’ best storytellers, sitting side-by-side for a laughter-filled chat about two of America’s favorite pastimes. Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker will join the “Feherty” show Tuesday at 9 p.m. CT on Golf Channel.

Neil Walker hasn’t had much sleep over the last three days, but he wouldn’t trade those restless days for anything. Over that time, Walker has been on Major League Baseball’s paternity list as his wife and he welcomed their first child, Nora Vail Walker, into the world at 3:06 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi underwent a battery of tests from team doctors on his sprained left knee and no structural damage was found, providing more hope that the club’s No. 2 prospect will play again this season.

The Tigers have their next scheduled off-day next Thursday. If manager Brad Ausmus kept his rotation on turn, Michael Fulmer would pitch the day after that. However, the Tigers can push him as far back as Sept. 6, the day after Labor Day, without needing an extra starter.

The Hall of Fame Tour will take root in the parking lot at Ballpark Village from Friday through Sept. 11 on one of six stops this year as the experience of Cooperstown is brought to the fans. The traveling showcase includes five mobile exhibit galleries containing artifacts such as Jackie Robinson’s cap from the 1955 World Series and Babe Ruth’s 714th home run ball.

We took a look at the most recent Draft class and who looked like they could follow in the footsteps of the aforementioned quick-to-the-big-leagues prospects. Here’s a list of three pitchers and three hitters who could make Major League contributions sooner rather than later.

Two enter, only one can leave.

Nice pipes, Ben.

When the Kansas City Royals announced last month that they were placing, Wade Davis, baseball’s best reliever, on the disabled list, virtually everyone in thought the same thing.

Anthony Castrovince takes a look at interesting award-related storylines up for discussion as Major League Baseball enters its final month of the season.

Brazil, Great Britain, Israel and Pakistan will play Sept. 22-25 at MCU Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., to decide the 16th and final entry in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, and tournament officials on Friday announced the managers, rosters and game schedules for a Qualifier featuring a combined 41 players affiliated with Major League Baseball clubs