Phillies Reliever Daniel Stumpf Receives 80-Game PED Suspension  —  Phillies left-hander Daniel Stumpf, a Rule 5 pick out of the Royals organization, has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance (dehydrochlormethyltestosterone), Major League Baseball announced today.

AMC Entertainment CEO Open to Allowing Texting in Some Theaters  —  Adam Aron has been head of AMC Entertainment for less than four months, but in that short time he's already orchestrated one of the most significant deals in the country's history.  In February, AMC announced that it has an agreement …

Diamondbacks considering free agent Michael Bourn … LOS ANGELES - With A.J. Pollock out with an elbow injury, the Diamondbacks are considering alternatives in center field - namely, veteran outfielder Michael Bourn, who was released this week by the Atlanta Braves.

The Pablo Sandoval-Red Sox marriage could be coming to an end  —  The broken, disastrous marriage between Pablo Sandoval and the Boston Red Sox, an ill-fated union exceeded in its dysfunction only by a Kardashian coupling, could be nearing its end.  Here's how ugly it has gotten …

Javier Baez gets called up by Chicago Cubs  —  Javier Baez was originally scheduled to travel with the Iowa Cubs to continue his rehabilitation assignment.  —  There's been a change of plans.  —  A source close to the situation told the Register Thursday that Baez was headed back to Chicago — ending his rehab assignment with Iowa.

Justin Masterson, Pirates Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Pirates and right-hander Justin Masterson have agreed to a minor league contract, reports MLB Network's Jon Heyman (on Twitter).  The Rowley Sports Management client underwent arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder last September …

Colorado calls up catcher Dustin Garneau  —  The Denver Post  —  Charlie Blackmon (19) hits a home run in the fourth inning, batting in DJ LeMahieu.  The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver on April 4, 2014.

Reds' Zack Cozart, Devin Mesoraco hope to return to lineup soon  —  CHICAGO — Neither shortstop Zack Cozart nor catcher Devin Mesoraco was in the lineup for the Reds' 9-2 loss Wednesday night against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, but neither is expected to be out long, manager Bryan Price said.

Cubs to widen Addison sidewalk, install barriers to deter attack  —  Fans gather April 11, 2016, along Addison Street outside Wrigley Field before the Cubs' home opener.  (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune)  —  Privacy Policy  —  Cubs fans will need to get used to another departure …

The New Science Of Hitting  —  Statcast is already giving us clues on the best way to hit a baseball.  —  In broadcast booths, on scoreboards and on Twitter, there's a wave of new information sweeping across Major League Baseball.  It tells us that Carter Capps's leaping delivery increases …

MLB reveals special event uniforms  —  Major League Baseball unveiled new jerseys and caps to celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day, as well as updated designs for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and the All-Star Game.  —  It's the first time teams will celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day in specially designed uniforms.

Twins closer Glen Perkins put on 15-day DL with shoulder strain  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have placed closer Glen Perkins on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury.  —  The move was made Wednesday before the Twins hosted Chicago, retroactive to Monday.