Mets' bullpen falters in extra-innings loss to Braves  —  NEW YORK - Most of the crowd had already filed out of Citi Field by the time the Mets' second game of the season finally reached its end.  —  The anticipation and excitement for a matchup between Jacob deGrom and Bartolo Colon …

Jeter, Jeb Bush Among Billion-Dollar Bidders for Battered Marlins  —  It's opening week for Major League Baseball and a multibillion-dollar bidding war could soon start over one of the worst franchises in the sport.  —  At least three possible bidders have emerged to purchase …

Extended absence for Piscotty would test Cardinals' outfield depth  —  St. Louis Cardinals' Stephen Piscotty is assisted by trainer Adam Olsen after being hit by a thrown ball while scoring in the fifth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Faceless of the Game: Where have all the MLB superstars gone?  —  Can a game with no face really call itself the national pastime?  —  We raise this question because, as a new baseball season begins this week, there is no answer to the once-simple question: Who is the Face of Baseball?

Orioles agree to terms with right-hander Edwin Jackson on minor league deal  —  San Diego Padres starting pitcher Edwin Jackson delivers in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016.  —  The Orioles have agreed to terms …

Richard Sherman Trade Talk: ‘There Is No Bad Blood’  —  The Seahawks are shopping their star corner, a surprising development that actually makes sense for both parties.  Here's a look into why it is being discussed.  Plus the latest on draft buzz, marijuana news and Romo

Videos appear to show Cincinnati Reds prospect's drug use  —  On Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Ian Kahaloa was suspended 50 games after a second positive test for a “drug of abuse,” or recreational drugs as defined by Major League Baseball.  Several weeks before that …

Brewers Claim Nick Franklin, Designate Michael Blazek Fror Assignment  —  The Brewers have claimed infielder/outfielder Nick Franklin off waivers from the Rays, reports Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter link).  The Rays had designated the 26-year-old Franklin for assignment over the winter.

Harper's 2 RBIs, Zimmerman's HR lead Nats over Marlins 6-4 (Yahoo Sports)  —  Bryce Harper had two RBIs and a nice ninth-inning catch, Ryan Zimmerman homered and Tanner Roark recovered from a shaky start to go six innings, leading the Washington Nationals past the Miami Marlins 6-4 Wednesday night.

Lindor slam gives AL champ Indians opening sweep of Rangers (Yahoo Sports)  —  Francisco Lindor's go-ahead grand slam had Rangers fans all shook up  —  If the Texas Rangers could hit the reset button on the 2017 season, they would do so immediately.  Their season-opening series …

Sabres' Kyle Okposo hospitalized and in intensive care  —  After Dan Bylsma admitted to being “very concerned” about Kyle Okposo's health, word came that the Buffalo Sabres forward is hospitalized and in intensive care.  —  Okposo is in the Neuro Surgical ICU at Buffalo General Medical Center …

Leon homers to end Boston's 3-0, 12-inning win over Pirates (Yahoo Sports)  —  Sandy Leon hit a three-run homer in the 12th inning - his third hit of the game - and Chris Sale pitched seven dominant innings in his Red Sox debut to lead Boston to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.