Rays' Kiermaier: turf might contribute to hip issue  —  ST. PETERSBURG — CF Kevin Kiermaier still doesn't know what caused the tightness in his left hip that kept him out of all but four innings during the weekend series with the Rangers.  —  3 Months Ago

Nova, Polanco Lead Pirates to 7-1 Victory Over Astros  —  PITTSBURGH — Ivan Nova has developed a pre-game ritual since coming to the Pittsburgh Pirates from the New York Yankees in a trade on Aug. 1.  —  The right-hander walks up to right fielder Gregory Polanco in the dugout …

Twenty MLB teams to attend Tim Tebow's workout on Aug. 30  —  Tim Tebow is scheduled to hold a workout for Major League Baseball teams on Aug. 30 in Los Angeles, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.  —  More than 20 MLB teams are confirmed to attend the workout, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Flores, Ruggiano Power Mets to 7-4 Win Over Cardin  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 24, 2016, 12:42 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — It was a night of firsts for Robert Gsellman, who made his major league debut for the New York Mets on Tuesday night.  —  Wilmer Flores and Justin Ruggiano homered …

Marlins Claim Oswaldo Arcia, Place Derek Dietrich On 15-Day DL  —  The Marlins have claimed outfielder Oswaldo Arcia off waivers from the Rays, the club announced.  He'll take the active roster spot of Derek Dietrich, who hits the 15-day DL with a right knee contusion, and occupy the 40-man spot …

Rangers put Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers  —  CINCINNATI (AP) The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers as he tries to come back from a series of operations on his left knee.  —  The Rangers activated him off the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday and put him on waivers.

Blue Jays need Joey Votto more than ever: Griffin  —  Left-handed hitting is the Jays' weakness and could derail playoff hopes.  Bringing Votto home adds up on many levels.  —  At one point last season, the Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds were beginning serious discussions regarding Canadian …

Dodgers Place Scott Kazmir, Brett Anderson On Disabled List  —  The Dodgers announced that they've placed left-handers Scott Kazmir and Brett Anderson on the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Josh Fields to Triple-A Oklahoma City.  In a series of corresponding moves …

Homers hit close to home for White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, son  —  Photos of the White Sox first baseman.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The sentiment attached to the Jose Abreu's 81st career home run nearly was stolen by A's right fielder Brett Eibner, but the ball glanced off Eibner's glove …

Cubs Hit 3 HRs to Back Lester in 5-1 Win Over Padres  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 23, 2016, 1:54 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Jason Heyward all homered to back Jon Lester's strong outing, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Monday night.

Source: Jabaal Sheard dealing with sprained MCL  —  Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard has been dealing with a sprained MCL, according to a source.  —  It's not viewed as an overly serious injury, so Sheard was given a recovery timetable of about 2-4 weeks.  At worst, some MCL sprains heal in 4-6 weeks.