Former major-leaguer Manny Ramirez is off the roster of the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan and reportedly will leave the country on Thursday.

COMMENTARY| Reds Country got a good look at the face of the Cincinnati Reds' new eighth-inning reliever on June 17, and it was a sight that will be as energizing to see for future eighth innings as the bullpen emergence of closer Aroldis Chapman is to see in the ninth. There's no question that Tony Cingrani is worthy of the Reds' starting rotation: he posted a 3.15 ERA and 0.975 WHIP in seven starts as a substitute starter during the trips to the disabled list made by Reds' ace Johnny Cueto. ...

HOUSTON (AP) -- Mark Appel received high praise from MLB commissioner Bud Selig on Wednesday when the No. 1 overall pick signed with the Houston Astros.

The Houston Astros confirmed Wednesday the signing right-handed pitcher Mark Appel, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft.

The former bartender with the golden hammer has lost his way. Saves and Steals investigates.

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle figured the odds were against Mat Latos extending his impressive streak without a defeat.