In snap of ankle, ATL has to scramble  —  First things first: Tim Hudson is a class act, fierce competitor and heck of a pitcher, universally respected throughout baseball.  —  So disturbing was the grotesque fractured right ankle he suffered Wednesday night that players …

George Brett resigns as hitting coach  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — George Brett took over as the Kansas City Royals' interim hitting coach with the rudderless team mired in an eight-game skid.  He leaves with them showing signs of life.  —  The Hall of Famer announced Thursday that he was stepping …

Sox counting on Peavy, at least 1 more time  —  Trade-bait starter will go Thursday to try to salvage series finale after Tigers romp 6-2  —  White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy on his Thursday start vs. Detroit.  —  Jake Peavy will attempt to reverse a negative trend Thursday against the Tigers …

Biogenesis Whistle-Blower Speaks Out  —  The man who turned the Biogenesis clinic from a quiet investigation in Miami into a national scandal says there are at least a dozen more athletes whose names haven't been exposed and that they come from across the sports world.

Dodgers Designate Ted Lilly For Assignment  —  The Dodgers have designated veteran left-hander Ted Lilly for assignment to clear a roster spot for utility player Elian Herrera, the team announced on Twitter.  Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles adds (via Twitter) that the move comes as a result …

Wedge released, believed to have had mild stroke  —  Manager expected to make full recovery, will miss at least 10 games  —  SEATTLE — Mariners manager Eric Wedge was released from the hospital on Wednesday after dealing with what doctors believe was a mild stroke on Monday.

Standing pat in Sox bullpen  —  Photo by:  —  PICTURE PERFECT: The Red Sox come off the field after the fourth inning of last night's game against the Rays as the sun sets behind Fenway Park.  —  By:  —  For weeks, and especially in the six days since losing Andrew Bailey for the season …

Epstein: Soriano asks for 2-3 days to make decision  —  Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano on trade talks with Yankees.  —  PHOENIX — The Cubs may be saying goodbye to the Alfonso Soriano era while saying hello to the Lake Show.  —  After reports that the Yankees were talking to the Cubs about Soriano …

Angels Acquire Minor Leaguers From Mets For International Money  —  The Angels have acquired minor leaguers Julio Concepcion and Andres Perez from the Mets in exchange for an international bonus slot, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times (on Twitter).  —  Concepcion, a 23-year-old outfielder, is a .277.

Contract extension for Utley?  Sure feels like it  —  ST. LOUIS — Are the Phillies nearing a contract extension with Chase Utley?  —  The hunch here is that they might be.  —  Something seems to be brewing.  —  Again, it's just a hunch, but we thought we'd share it anyway.

Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry: Spitters are one thing, steroids are quite another  —  Gaylord Perry enjoyed the peaceful view from a rocking chair on the porch of his farm Tuesday afternoon in Spruce Pine, N.C.  —  The hours were a few final moments of relaxation before Perry heads to upstate New York.