NYC hails a Cab(rera)!  Met's HR wows Citi  —  NEW YORK — Ender Inciarte was safely in Miami with the Braves.  No one was going to take this win away from the Mets, who needed it so badly.  —  They had to work all night and they had to come back three times, but when it was all over …

Massive Tie Scenarios  —  The Cardinals did not play Thursday night.  The Giants and Mets won close games.  The Giants beat the Padres 2-1 behind a stellar performance by Jeff Samardzija.  He threw seven shutout innings, with no walks and nine strikeouts.  The Mets beat the Phillies 9-8 in extra innings on two dramatic home runs.

Mariners catcher Steve Clevenger tweets protesters should be treated ‘like animals’  —  Seattle Mariners catcher Steve Clevenger fired off controversial tweets Thursday in response to civil unrest in Charlotte, N.C., calling for protesters to be “locked behind bars like animals.”

Yankees announce Masahiro Tanaka will not make his next scheduled start  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Just when it appeared that Masahiro Tanaka would make it through his first injury-free season in the majors, the Yankees announced Thursday that their ace would miss Monday's start in Toronto.

Video shows woman shooting at burglars during Gwinnett home invasion  —  GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Police are hoping someone can help identify two home invaders.  They were caught on camera as a woman in the house shot at them.  —  “She exercised her right to defend her livelihood and property …

Dunedin, Toronto Blue Jays appear headed toward $81 million spring training deal  —  DUNEDIN — After two years of muted negotiations between city officials and the Toronto Blue Jays, it is finally clear the team plans to stay put — literally.  —  Preliminary plans show the team's stadium …

Most Royals season-ticket plans will cost more in 2017  —  You've heard plenty about the Royals' window of opportunity.  —  Following the 2017 season, a number of Royals will be free agents, including Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain, Mike Moustakas, Danny Duffy and Alcides Escobar.

3.43 ERA  —  Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday (times GMT): SOCCER Premier League We bring you the latest news ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixtures plus manager and player briefings.  MLB Daily Dish  —  The Nationals recently opened talks about a contract extension …

Pirates notebook: Contract overtures made to Ivan Nova  —  MILWAUKEE — The Pirates have made two contract offers to right-hander Ivan Nova, who will reach free agency after this season, according to sources.  —  Nova, 29, joined the Pirates in a trade with the New York Yankees …

Price earns 17th win as Red Sox beat Orioles 5-3 for sweep … BALTIMORE — As the Boston Red Sox steamroll their way toward the AL East crown, the Baltimore Orioles have turned their full attention toward the wild card race.  —  David Price won his eighth straight decision …

2016 Arizona League Top 20 Prospects - Leodys Taveras Leads Deep Crop Of Hitters  —  See Also: AZL/Pioneer League Top 20 Prospects Chat With Bill Mitchell  —  Hitters dominated the Rookie-level Arizona League prospect list in 2016 by taking 17 of 20 spots.

Bucs TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins arrested on DUI charge  —  Two days before the Bucs' home opener, tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested early Friday morning and remains in jail, charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence.  —  3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago