Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler slow to heal from injured hand  —  WASHINGTON — Dexter Fowler leaned back in his chair and answered a question about going on the shelf.  A week after a fastball smashed into the knuckle on his right ring finger, the Rockies center fielder …

Aaron Hernandez Arrest Warrant Prepared on Obstruction of Justice Charge, Sources Say  —  New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is now the subject of an arrest warrant drawn up on obstruction of justice charges based on the possible destruction of evidence in connection with the shooting death …

Dickey takes mound for sizzling Jays versus Orioles  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - R.A. Dickey searches for some consistency on Friday when the Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre.  —  Dickey, the National League's …

Cubs Ready To Sell  —  We're just under six weeks away from the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.  At this point, many teams are still attempting to determine whether or not they're buyers or sellers, and the addition of a second Wild Card in each league has made that a longer process than it was in the past.

Ian Kinsler helps Rangers repel A's, close AL West gap  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — When the ball caromed away from Texas Rangers center fielder Craig Gentry, he quickly recovered to get it and throw to shortstop Elvis Andrus.  The game was over after a perfect relay to the plate.

Royals, Manaea Agree On $3.55 Million  —  By starring in the Cape Cod League last summer, Indiana State lefthander Sean Manaea put himself in position to go at the top of the 2013 draft.  While that didn't happen-he slid to the 34th overall pick after battling a hip injury-he'll get paid as if it did.

Inbox: Will O's be in market for starting pitching?  —  Beat reporter Brittany Ghiroli answers Orioles fans' questions  —  Is executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette targeting a starting pitcher via midseason trade?  If so, who are some of the names?

Ciriaco's big hits, flashy defence carry Padres past Dodgers  —  SAN DIEGO — Newcomer Pedro Ciriaco tripled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and hit a two-run homer in the eighth to lead the San Diego Padres to a 6-3 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.

Jon Niese leaves game with ‘left shoulder discomfort’  —  Jon Niese left Thursday night's game in the fourth inning with what the team described as discomfort in his left shoulder.  —  “There was discomfort and I tried to pitch through it,” Niese said after the game.  “I felt pain on every pitch, so it wasn't worth it.”

Longoria homers twice, Moore ends skid, Rays beat Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Evan Longoria homered twice and drove in three runs, Matt Moore ended a personal three-game skid and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 8-3 Thursday night.  —  Yunel Escobar also homered as Tampa Bay sent …

Amaro gets backing from his boss  —  The barking on David Montgomery's doorstep has started again.  —  It was never louder than when Ed Wade was the Phillies' general manager.  Starving for the postseason, the fan base wanted a change and loudly voiced that opinion over a number of disappointing seasons.

Final Score: Mets 4 Braves 3  —  The Least You Should Know:  —  David Wright his two solo home runs, Andrew Brown hit another, and Josh Satin had a pinch-hit RBI double, as the Mets completed taking three of five games from the Braves to win their first series in Atlanta since 2011.