Bill Hanstock

The O'Malley Group has almost completed its purchase of the San Diego Padres. The sale awaits MLB approval.

Justin Verlander proved again on Monday why he is considered the most fearsome pitcher in baseball. He made the Yankees look like amateurs for most the game.

Marlins second baseman Emilio Bonifacio has sprained his thumb and has been placed on the DL.It's just another bit of bad news for Miami this season.

King Felix flexed his muscle at Yankee stadium on Saturday, holding them to two hits in a complete-game shutout.

Carlos Ruiz has landed on the 15-day disabled list. The Phillies will be losing their most productive hitter for at least a month.

The Dodgers have acquired reliever Brandon League from the Mariners. The Mariners also sent Steve Delabar to the Blue Jays in exchange for Eric Thames.

The Brewers and A's may be close to a deal for catcher George Kottaras. The A's may be getting extra catching help to move forward with other deals.

The Giants made a number of roster moves on Saturday following their acquisition of Marco Scutaro. Those moves included placing Pablo Sandoval on the disabled list.

Cal Ripken, Jr.'s mother was abducted from her home at gunpoint on Tuesday night. She was returned unharmed on Wednesday.

The Seattle Mariners had plenty of moves happening on Monday. After the Ichiro Suzuki trade and loss to the Yankees, the Mariners optioned Justin Smoak to the minor leagues.