This Met might be the team's starting shortstop in 2015  —  Wilmer Flores' recent play is at least making the Mets stop to consider they won't have to venture outside the organization to find next year's shortstop.  —  “We're getting a lot more comfortable,” general manager Sandy Alderson told …

Fernandez could begin throwing soon  —  8/13/14: Jose Fernandez joins the Marlins' broadcast booth to talk about his rehab from Tommy John surgery  —  MIAMI — Months of being on no-throw status could be coming to an end for Marlins ace Jose Fernandez.  The 22-year-old spent Thursday …

It's official: Cincinnati Reds are Daytona's new MLB affiliate  —  It's time to root, root, root for a new home team in Daytona Beach.  —  The Cincinnati Reds have signed a four-year deal to be the major league affiliate for Daytona's franchise, owner Andy Rayburn told The News-Journal on Thursday.

Toronto Blue Jays GM sends murky message on future of manager John Gibbons: 'You support them until you don't support them'  —  BALTIMORE - It began as an apparent vote of confidence.  Then it lapsed into an oddly opaque aphorism, raising questions that did not seem to be there moments before.

Examining the A's Epic Collapse  —  One of the biggest stories of the season's second half has been the historic decline of the Oakland Athletics.  They are flirting with accomplishing the extremely difficult feat of having the best record in baseball at the All Star break, and then missing the playoffs.

Nashville Sounds inform Brewers that they are seeking new parent club  —  ST. LOUIS — The Triple-A Nashville Sounds, Milwaukee's top farm team since 2005, will have a new affiliation in 2015 along with a new ballpark.  The Sounds informed the Brewers on Wednesday that they were cutting ties and going with a new parent club.

Mets sending scouting contingent for Yasmani Tomas showcase  —  The Mets will dispatch three scouts to a showcase for Cuban defector Yasmani Tomas, according to sources.  The event is scheduled for Sunday in the Dominican Republic.  —  Tomas, 23, is a corner outfielder who has developed …

Could former Rangers IF Young be team's next manager?  —  Michael Young, manager of the Texas Rangers?  —  The idea might not be far-fetched.  —  The Rangers are open to a wide range of candidates, including Young, according to major-league sources.  —  Young, in turn, is open to talking …

Games of the Day  —  Oakland will break the tie for the two wild card slots in the American League either way this afternoon as they host Texas and Kansas City is idle.  Nick Martinez faces Sonny Gray.  The Rangers are doing a good job of playing spoiler, having swept three from Atlanta …

Nationals Designate Eury Perez For Assignment  —  The Nationals have designated outfielder Eury Perez for assignment, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (via Twitter).  The speedy 24-year-old missed significant time this year with a fractured toe, but was activated off of the 60-day DL and optioned to Triple-A in July.

Brewers turn to Lohse seeking series win in chase for Wild Card spot  —  9/13/14: Shelby Miller pitches six strong innings, allowing one run on five hits and no walks while striking out five to earn his 10th win  —  As the Cardinals continue their push toward a second consecutive National …