Phillies are perfectly positioned to take advantage of crowded market for hitters  —  As the markets for hitters continue to stagnate, the Phillies are lying in wait.  —  The Phillies are open-minded to adding another bat through free agency or trade, according to major-league sources.

Breaking News: Arizona Diamondbacks sue Maricopa County over stadium issues  —  The suit itself seeks no damages from the county, but could open the door to the Diamondbacks leaving Chase Field.  —  The Diamondbacks and their issues with the Maricopa County Stadium District have been well-documented the last two years.

2017 Cincinnati Reds Top 10 Prospects  —  Chat it up: Reds Top 10 Prospects Chat with J.J. Cooper  —  Knowledge is Power: Reds Top 10 Insider  —  Want More?  Complete Top 10 Prospects Rankings  —  Go 30 deep: Order the 2017 Prospect Handbook!  —  The Reds' rebuilding effort hit full speed in 2016.

The J.M. Smucker Company Announces a Limited Voluntary Recall on Certain Lots of Canned Cat Food Due to Low Levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) … For Immediate Release  —  Orrville, OH - The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited voluntary recall on certain lots of 9LivesTM, EverPetTM …

Arizona Diamondbacks agree to deal with Rubby De La Rosa … The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with pitcher Rubby De La Rosa on a minor league contract, a deal that will bring the talented but inconsistent and injury-prone right-hander back to the team only a month after he was cut loose via a nontender.

Athletics have reached out to Mark Trumbo  —  The Oakland Athletics, who tried hard for free agent slugger Edwin Encarnacion, have reached out to American League home run champion Mark Trumbo, sources tell FanRag Sports.  —  It isn't known how much interest the A's have in Trumbo …

Royals Acquire Peter O'Brien From Diamondbacks  —  The Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they've traded outfielder Peter O'Brien, who had recently been designated for assignment, to the Royals in exchange for minor league right-hander Sam Lewis.  —  The 26-yer-old O'Brien has drawn …

Story of how Joe Kelly invented dominating new pitch 10 minutes before playoffs  —  Getting classified as the best player for the losing team on the wrong end of a three-game sweep in a best-of-seven American League Division Series probably carries the same satisfaction as a participation trophy.

Wichita baseball legend Daryl Spencer dies  —  Wichitan Daryl Spencer, a former major-league ballplayer who was also a mainstay of the National Baseball Congress World Series, died Monday, according to his daughter.  He was 88.  —  Spencer reached the major leagues at age 24 …

The Nationals are open to extending Dusty Baker's contract beyond 2017  —  It is difficult, if not impossible, to accurately calculate a manager's effect on a baseball team, but Dusty Baker made a clear positive impact on the Nationals in his first year.  The 67-year-old's affable personality …

Bears fire two longtime John Fox assistants: Dave Magazu and Sam Garnes  —  Bears offensive line coach Dave Magazu during the game against the Texans on Sept. 11, 2016.  —  A day after running backs coach Stan Drayton announced he was leaving on his own with one year remaining on his contract …