Kurt Suzuki rejoining A's; his comments plus trade details  —  It has not yet been announced, but the A's have swung a deal with the Nationals to bring their former catcher, Kurt Suzuki, back to the team, according to multiple sources.  The Nationals will receive Class-A Beloit starter Dakota Bacus …

Rays Acquire David DeJesus  —  2:51pm: The Nats will choose a PTBNL from a list with fewer than five names, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter).  —  12:11pm: David DeJesus' stay in Washington was brief, to say the least.  After acquiring him from the Cubs on Monday …

Zack Wheeler understands innings limits  —  Zack Wheeler is nearing uncharted territory.  —  For the first time in his career, he will be expected to pitch through the month of September.  He already has logged 138 1/3 innings and is on pace to blow by his previous high of 149 innings last season.

Phillies Notes: Sandberg says Howard's return in 2013 ‘would be counterproductive’  —  Phillies interim manager Ryne Sandberg feels first baseman Ryan Howard has the ability to be a major run producer despite two subpar and injury-plagued years, provided he is in the best possible baseball shape.

Blue Jays rely on Redmond in opener with Astros  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - Journeyman right-hander Todd Redmond makes his eighth start of the season and ninth of his career on Friday night when the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Houston Astros to open a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

Study Revealing Doping in Track Strikes Hurdle  —  Doping experts have long known that drug tests catch only a tiny fraction of the athletes who use banned substances because athletes are constantly finding new drugs and techniques to evade detection.  So in 2011, the World Anti-Doping Agency convened …

Wandy to see surgeon for arm diagnosis  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Wandy Rodriguez's simulated game early Thursday afternoon did not go well.  In fact, it was discouraging enough for Pirates manager Clint Hurdle to expect the release of a dire statement by team general manager Neal Huntington.

Cubs Acquire Neil Ramirez To Complete Garza Deal  —  The Rangers announced that they have sent right-handed pitcher Neil Ramirez to the Cubs, completing the July 22nd trade that sent Matt Garza to Chicago.  —  The Garza deal called for a player to be named later to be sent to Chicago, but with one interesting wrinkle.

Another victory for the Dodgers: Vin Scully will return in 2014  —  The Dodgers are expected to announce Friday that Vin Scully will return for his 65th year as announcer.  ‘I would be just thrilled to continue,’ he says.  —  Vin Scully, 85, is expected to return to the Dodgers broadcast booth next season …

Ex-Red Sox enjoying better fortune  —  Gonzalez, Crawford and other new Dodgers are appreciating their time in L.A.

Gillaspie Lifts White Sox Over Royals, 4-3 in 12  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Conor Gillaspie homered leading off the 12th inning Thursday night, lifting the Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Royals and their first three-game sweep in Kansas City since 2005.

Mets sign Daisuke Matsuzaka, to start Friday  —  The Mets announced they have signed RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka, and he has been named tomorrow night's starter against the Tigers.  —  Matsuzaka will wear number 16.  —  To make room on the active roster for Matsuzaka, the Mets option RHP Greg Burke to Triple-A Las Vegas.