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Nats sign DeRosa to a 1-year contract

The Washington Nationals have signed free-agent utility player Mark DeRosa to a one-year contact.

Source: Danks to sign 5-year extension

The White Sox have agreed to a five-year, $65 million contract extension with left-hander John Danks, a major-league source confirmed Wednesday to FOXSports.com. The contract will become official once Danks passes a physical examination.

The Vent

I am more interested in actual college football than in all this conference drama. Geez. Dear Braves : Stop swinging for the fences and start swinging at the ball! The goal is to still be playing in October.

Upton reacts after Rays win fifth straight

For the fans;The Vent

Need to Vent? Go to ajc.com/vent Best rookie closer, best catcher, great starting rotation, great rookie first baseman AND best individual turnaround seen in years (Uggla) ... yup, something special is going on with these Braves for sure. Stay tuned.

Outfielder completes triple play off head

Trade deadline: How active should Sox be?

The major-league trading deadline is on the horizon, and The Sun's Carmine Frongillo, left, and Chaz Scoggins take sides on whether or not the Red Sox should be buyers at the annual summer auction of ballplayers by also-ran teams.

Tampa Bay Rays suffer another big blow

Rays' chances take a blow after another loss to AL East foe.

MLB on FOX: NL pitching dominates again in ASG win

National League pitchers shut down opposition for second straight year.

More changes? Not in addresses

The sale and move of the Thrashers, approved Tuesday by the NHL's Board of Governors, leaves Atlanta with three major league sports franchises. And while none of the three are in danger of relocation, two have ownership situations that could be conservatively described as, well, fluid. Here's a look inside the owner's box of the Hawks, Braves and Falcons:

Cubs pitcher gives back for Father’s Day

Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster has a special Father's Day treat for families of our troops.

Mauer makes rehab start behind the plate

Mauer getting back on track

Chipper Jones injured knee holds up

Chipper Jones' injured knee passes big test.

Red Sox-Yanks minor league teams brawl

Red Sox-Yanks minor league teams brawl

Bonds lawyer takes on government’s case

With prosecutors saying Barry Bonds lied about using steroids, the home run king's lead attorney started picking at the government's case Tuesday, attacking witnesses expected to accuse Bonds of willfully taking drugs to make him hit the ball harder and farther.

Braves to retire Cox’s No. 6 in August

The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced plans to retire former manager Bobby Cox's number.

Phils’ Castillo reports to training camp

Luis Castillo reported to Philadelphia Phillies' spring training camp Tuesday, four days after the second baseman was released by the New York Mets.

Giants to star on ‘The Franchise’

The world champs will be the subject of a Showtime reality series.

Granderson injured before Yanks game

Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson suffered an oblique strain Tuesday and his status for Opening Day is in jeopardy.