At least 8 dead in “execution-style killings” at 4 locations in Pike County; no arrests made  —  PIKE COUNTY, OH (WCMH) — Eight people were found dead Friday at four crime scenes in rural Ohio, and at least most of them were shot to death, authorities said.

Chris Colabello Receives 80-Game PED Suspension  —  Blue Jays first baseman/outfielder Chris Colabello has received an 80-game PED suspension, per a league announcement, which is the penalty for a first-time offender.  He tested positive for the banned substance dehydrochlormethyltestosterone.

After two minor-league rehabilitation starts, Gray is pain free  —  The Denver Post  —  Jon Gray (55) of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning during a National League game at Coors Field.  The Colorado Rockies hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, September 21, 2015.

Blue Jays, Michael Bourn Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Blue Jays and free agent center fielder Michael Bourn have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).  The 33-year-old Bourn was designated for assignment by the Braves late in Spring Training and subsequently released.

Rays calling up top prospect LHP Blake Snell to start Saturday  —  UPDATE, 5:33: Manager Kevin Cash said the plan is for Snell to make one start and then go back to Triple-A. Cash said he earned the call-up, and doesn't expect him to be rattled.  —  Also, Snell will wear No. 4, the first Rays pitcher in single digits.

Royals continue to defy projections  —  In other words, computers can do everything, right?  Well, except for one thing, that is: They just can't figure out the Kansas City Royals.  —  This is a story about computers and the world's most unprojectable baseball team.

Rehab stint goes well for Reds' Homer Bailey  —  LOUISVILLE — Homer Bailey has said it's been easy to be patient with his return from Tommy John surgery, because he knows he's not quite ready to go out and pitch in the big leagues, but he is following a well-worn path in return from the surgery.

Trout Homers, Reaches 4 Times as Angels Beat White Sox 3-2  —  Mike Trout hit a two-run homer and reached base four times, helping back Jered Weaver as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Thursday to close a 10-game trip.  —  Melky Cabrera's solo homer in the seventh …

Allen: Despite loss, Tribe rally will pay off  —  CLEVELAND — An intentional walk was never part of the discussion.  When Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway headed to the mound to chat with Cody Allen, it was simply to give the closer a few extra seconds to catch his breath before facing Robinson Cano.