The Cardinals announced they've reached a contract extension with Carlos Martinez that sets a new standard for a player in his first year of arbitration eligibility.
Two Royals pitchers were added to the AL All-Star roster Monday, which brings Kansas City to an MLB-high six representatives, while Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez was left off the team.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that the team will wear patches on its jerseys in 2015 to honor Oscar Taveras.
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez will wear No. 18 next season to honor his late friend and former teammate Oscar Taveras, who died in a car accident in October.
Several St. Louis Cardinals were among thousands of people who crowded into a cemetery near the Dominican Republic's north coast for Tuesday's burial of former major league outfielder Oscar Taveras.
