The pitch was a sinker that started off the plate and darted into the strike zone to strike out Ward looking – an apt way to end Assad’s best start of the year. The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A ...

Former Los Angeles Angels utility man Kevin Newman signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The Halos signed Newman to a one-year, $2.75 ...

The New York Mets placed right-hander Reed Garrett on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Jose Castillo from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.