Giants Acquire Eduardo Nunez  —  The Giants have announced a deal to acquire Twins infielder Eduardo Nunez, as LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune first reported (via Twitter).  Lefty Adalberto Mejia is headed to Minnesota in return.  —  Nunez, 29, has revived his career in Minnesota over the last two years.

Cubs consider bringing in new translator for Aroldis Chapman  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman should have help on the way in the form of a new translator after a rocky start with local reporters.  —  On Thursday, manager Joe Maddon said the Cubs were weighing their options …

Altherr Makes Big Return in First Game Back for Phillies  —  ATLANTA — Aaron Altherr and Maikel Franco homered, Aaron Nola won for the first time in eight starts and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 7-5 on Thursday night.  —  Altherr returned to the lineup after missing …

Trading places?  Rays' Steve Pearce hopes not  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Based on contract status and performance, INF Steve Pearce is considered the Rays player most likely to be traded by Monday's deadline for nonwaiver deals, with the Indians among several interested teams.  —  1 Week Ago

Angels Walk Off With 2 Runs on Ramirez's Error, Beat Sox 2-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 29, 2016, 1:30 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hanley Ramirez's throwing error to the plate on Daniel Nava's bases-loaded grounder allowed two runs to score, and the Los Angeles Angels walked off …

Kepler Homers to Lead Twins in 6-2 Win Over Orioles  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Rookie Max Kepler continued his midseason surge with a game-tying home run among two hits and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Thursday night.  —  The teams were squeezing …

Hamels Gives Ace Performance in Rangers' 3-2 Win Over Royals  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 29, 2016, 12:42 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels provided another reminder of what an ace means to a beleaguered starting rotation.  —  Hamels (12-2) allowed two runs and six hits in eight innings …

Diaz's Homer Helps Cardinals Beat Marlins and Fernandez, 5-4  —  MIAMI — Aledmys Diaz homered, doubled and drove in three runs against childhood pal Jose Fernandez, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 Thursday.  —  Fernandez gave up five runs in five innings and fell to 26-2 at Marlins Park.

Familia falters again, Rockies rally for 2-1 win over Mets … NEW YORK — Daniel Descalso took a calculated risk in a big spot.  —  And it paid off big time.  —  With his team trying to rally against Mets closer Jeurys Familia, the Rockies first baseman stepped to the plate with runners on first and second and nobody out.

Cops mistook Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze for meth, Orlando man says  —  Daniel Rushing was arrested after an Orlando cop searched his car and tested Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze as positive for methamphetamine.  He was charged with possession of meth and carrying a firearm. … Privacy Policy