In snap of ankle, ATL has to scramble  —  First things first: Tim Hudson is a class act, fierce competitor and heck of a pitcher, universally respected throughout baseball.  —  So disturbing was the grotesque fractured right ankle he suffered Wednesday night that players …

Mets Add International Slot Value From Angels  —  The Mets have added to their international bonus pool by acquiring an international slot value from the Angels in exchange for outfielder Julio Concepcion and righthander Andres Perez.  —  The Mets will receive the Angels' No. 2 slot value …

George Brett resigns as Royals' hitting coach  —  Hall of Fame icon George Brett promised the Royals on May 30 that he'd commit for one month as their interim hitting coach.  On Thursday, after eight weeks in the role, he stepped away from that duty.  —  “I just felt it was time for me to move on …

Biogenesis Whistle-Blower Speaks Out  —  The man who turned the Biogenesis clinic from a quiet investigation in Miami into a national scandal says there are at least a dozen more athletes whose names haven't been exposed and that they come from across the sports world.

Sox counting on Peavy, at least 1 more time  —  Trade-bait starter will go Thursday to try to salvage series finale after Tigers romp 6-2  —  White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy on his Thursday start vs. Detroit.  —  Jake Peavy will attempt to reverse a negative trend Thursday against the Tigers …

Standing pat in Sox bullpen  —  Photo by:  —  PICTURE PERFECT: The Red Sox come off the field after the fourth inning of last night's game against the Rays as the sun sets behind Fenway Park.  —  By:  —  For weeks, and especially in the six days since losing Andrew Bailey for the season …

Ex-Giants closer Brian Wilson ‘looks good’ in Thursday audition  —  With the bullpen trade market more crowded with buyers than sellers, one-time Giants closer Brian Wilson drew quite a crowd when he threw for scouts on Thursday in Los Angeles.  —  Wilson hasn't pitched in a game in more than 15 months …

Wedge released, believed to have had mild stroke  —  Manager expected to make full recovery, will miss at least 10 games  —  SEATTLE — Mariners manager Eric Wedge was released from the hospital on Wednesday after dealing with what doctors believe was a mild stroke on Monday.

Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry: Spitters are one thing, steroids are quite another  —  Gaylord Perry enjoyed the peaceful view from a rocking chair on the porch of his farm Tuesday afternoon in Spruce Pine, N.C.  —  The hours were a few final moments of relaxation before Perry heads to upstate New York.

Dodgers Designate Ted Lilly For Assignment  —  The Dodgers have designated veteran left-hander Ted Lilly for assignment to clear a roster spot for utility player Elian Herrera, the team announced on Twitter.  Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles adds (via Twitter) that the move comes as a result …

Contract extension for Utley?  Sure feels like it  —  ST. LOUIS — Are the Phillies nearing a contract extension with Chase Utley?  —  The hunch here is that they might be.  —  Something seems to be brewing.  —  Again, it's just a hunch, but we thought we'd share it anyway.

Epstein: Soriano asks for 2-3 days to make decision  —  Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano on trade talks with Yankees.  —  PHOENIX — The Cubs may be saying goodbye to the Alfonso Soriano era while saying hello to the Lake Show.  —  After reports that the Yankees were talking to the Cubs about Soriano …