Umps file complaint after being “verbally abused” by Angels coaches Wednesday night  —  Rick Reed, the home plate umpire from last night's game, said that he and the rest of the umpiring crew were “verbally abused” by members of the Angels coaching staff at the conclusion of the game.

So, here's a little news for you  —  I was hoping to keep this quiet another day or two so I could compose my thoughts.  But that's not possible these days.  —  So here it is: I'm leaving The Journal News after nearly 10 years and going to work for The Boston Globe.

Win streak has Atlanta thinking big  —  Braves sweep Mets, welcome Phils for crucial weekend set  —  ATLANTA — While there might be some pessimists and realists who are simply looking at what might have been, the Braves have put their past behind them and provided hope for the immediate future …

Crow, Royals Agree To $3 Million Deal  —  Aaron Crow, the 12th overall pick in the 2009 draft, and the Royals have agreed to terms on a three-year major league contract that includes a $1.5 million bonus and $3 million in guaranteed money.  If he spends the duration of the deal …

September 17: Postgame notes  —  First things first, Juan Miranda (right) is going to New York.  —  I guess there could be more moves in the next few days, but for now, he's the only call-up from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees clubhouse.  Austin Jackson said he hadn't heard anything definitive …

Hamels too much for Nats in loss  —  Phillies left-hander keeps Washington hitters off balance  —  PHILADELPHIA — Left-hander Cole Hamels proved to be too much for the Nationals, who lost to the Phillies, 4-2, at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night and were swept in the three-game series.

Dodgers-Giants rivalry not what it used to be  —  Many who witnessed the outright disdain between the teams in the 1950s and '60s say the climate of the current rivalry falls disappointingly short of the old days.  —  Arnold Hano grew up across the street from the Polo Grounds …

Ex-Chicago Cub Shawon Dunston sends handwritten letter to Bankruptcy Court seeking college tuition money  —  But former shortstop said it was just a formality  —  Cubs shortstop Shawon Dunston flies through the air after foecing San Diego's Bip Roberts while turning a double play in the third inning.

DAVIS SHUTS DOWN ORIOLES FOR FIRST CAREER WIN  —  The Sports Network  —  Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Wade Davis earned his first career win with a complete game gem, leading the Tampa Bay Rays past the Baltimore Orioles, 3-0, in the finale of a four-game set at Camden Yards.

A Free Country  —  I'm a big fan of Ken Rosenthal.  To me, he is everything I want in a baseball writer.  He loves the game, he works like crazy (Robo-thal), he is passionate about things, he breaks stories left and right, and he is open to new ideas.  He is also one of the good guys in the business …

Inbox: What will Texas do with Pudge?  —  Beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers Rangers fans' questions  —  What are the Rangers' plans for Ivan Rodriquez after this season?  Assuming that he does not retire after this year, and wants to stay with this team, do they demote or trade either Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Taylor Teagarden?

Surfing The Mets  —  Omir Santos' tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning on Wednesday off lefthander Mike Gonzalez looked like it would lift the Mets to a victory.  However, first baseman Daniel Murphy (right) misplayed two balls in the ninth inning, costing Francisco Rodriguez …

Inbox: Will Yankees re-sign Damon?  —  Beat reporter Bryan Hoch answers fans' questions  —  What are the chances that the Yankees re-sign Johnny Damon next year?  Would a one- or two-year deal be enough to get Damon to come back?  —  It might be.  Damon has been pretty up front …