MLB News

Aug 17, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Chad Qualls (50) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. The Houston Astros defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-1. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Houston Astros closer Chad Qualls claimed off revocable waivers

Shin-Soo Choo out for the season with bone chips in his elbow

MLB Performances of the Week: Cuddyer goes for the cycle

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons blasts Jose Bautista for getting ejected

Aug 17, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco (25) scores a run as Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) who can

Pittsburgh Pirates send rookie phenom Gregory Polanco to Triple-A

Aug 24, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Fernando Rodney (56) is congratulated by teammates after defeating the Boston Red Sox 8-6 at Fenway Park. The Seattle Mariners won 8-6. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners sweep Boston Red Sox at Fenway

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Sean Doolittle placed on disabled list with right intercostal strain

Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Michael Cuddyer back on the disabled list for the Colorado Rockies

Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Bud Black earns 600th career win as San Diego Padres manager

USA Today Sports

Top Mets prospect Noah Syndergaard unlikely to make debut in 2014

Aug 20, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) looks to see the call by umpire Mike Everitt (57) during the 3rd inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Puig was safe on the play at home plate, scoring on a short flyable by teammate Matt Kemp (not pictured). Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Yasiel Puig, doing Yasiel Puig things (Video)

Aug 7, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez (13) singles in two runs in the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers activate SS Hanley Ramirez from DL

Sep 14, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Geovany Soto (8) reacts after striking against the Oakland Athletics to end the sixth inning of a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Athletics won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Oakland Athletics add C Geovany Soto from Texas Rangers

Aug 22, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners 2B Robinson Cano leaves game with dizziness

May 13, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; National baseball hall of fame chairman of the board Jane Forbes Clark (left) and president Jeff Idelson with Babe Ruth

Fan selling recently ‘autographed’ Babe Ruth ball for $100 dollars (Photo)

Aug 8, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies former pitcher Roy Halladay addresses the crowd before the game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Roy Halladay can’t tweet about butt plugs without people acting immature

Aug 14, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs rejected offer to trade Edwin Jackson to Braves for B.J. Upton

Aug 20, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) looks to see the call by umpire Mike Everitt (57) during the 3rd inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Puig was safe on the play at home plate, scoring on a short flyable by teammate Matt Kemp (not pictured). Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Yasiel Puig meets Yasiel Pug, hearts melt (Photo)

Aug 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets center fielder Juan Lagares (12) catches a ball hit by San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (not pictured) in the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

5 best MLB players you’ve probably never heard of

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Marlins: Facing make or break road trip

Aug 23, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum (55) pitches against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Struggling Tim Lincecum could be dropped from Giants rotation

May 25, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mark Cuban walks the red carpet prior to the 2014 Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Cuban says Bud Selig held MLB back ‘years if not decades’

Aug 13, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) pitches during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

New York Mets place Bartolo Colon on revocable waivers

Mar 2, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson (65) runs the bases against the San Diego Padres in the second inning at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Dodgers’ Joc Pederson giving away his clunker car (Photo)

May 26, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Nate Schierholtz (19) crosses home plate after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals recall OF Nate Schierholtz from Triple-A

Aug 7, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell (53) stands in the dugout during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox manager John Farrell calls Rusney Castillo ‘a shorter Yasiel Puig’

Aug 1, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty walks around the batting cage prior to a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Cincinnati Reds likely to retain GM Walt Jocketty

Aug 19, 2014; Chicago, IL, Grounds crew workers put the tarp down as rain delayed the Chicago Cubs game against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs deny report they cut grounds crew hours to sidestep Obamacare