Jul 29, 2010 02:28PM

Oswalt trade one that Phillies had to make

Philadelphia has landed another ace, getting Roy Oswalt in a trade with the Astros. It is a deal the Phillies needed to make -- one that corrects a previous error, writes Tom Verducci.

Jul 29, 2010 01:45PM

Astros land Happ, prospects from Phils in Oswalt swap

The Phillies have landed another big gun as the deadline nears. Astros ace Roy Oswalt will accept a trade to the reigning NL champs, clearing the way for the Houston-Philadelphia swap.

Jul 29, 2010 09:21AM

Special Report: The story of Jeremiah Masoli's downfall

Jeremiah Masoli is asking you to open your mind, to consider the possibility that, regardless of what you've read or heard, he is not a thug. That would be an easier sell, of course, if he hadn't spent nearly three months in a juvenile facility in 2005 for robbery; if he hadn't pled guilty in March of this year to burglarizing a fraternity house; if his career as the starting quarterback -- and a potential Heisman contender -- at Oregon hadn't ended last month after police found him driving with marijuana in his car.

Jul 29, 2010 02:47PM

Padres land Tejada; more trade news

The Blue Jays asked the Mets for top outfield prospect Kirk Nieuwenhuis plus another prospect in exchange for reliever Scott Downs. The Mets don't want to give up Nieuwenhuis, a 22-year-old outfielder at Double-A who is batting .290 with 16 home runs and 58 RBIs. Toronto wanted top catching prospect Jesus Montero from the Yankees, and either of two prospects -- pitcher Casey Kelly or shortstop Jose Iglesias -- from the Red Sox.

Jul 29, 2010 01:12PM

Source: Haynesworth fails Skins conditioning test

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test and is being forced to sit out the first practice of the Washington Redskins training camp.

Jul 29, 2010 11:57AM

Oswalt approves trade to Phillies

Roy Oswalt approves trade from Astros to Phillies.

Jul 29, 2010 12:10AM

Question remains, why'd Phils deal Lee?

Oswalt trade doesn't explain why Philly dealt a stud pitcher earlier.

Jul 29, 2010 11:27AM

Goodell: No suspension for Titans' Young

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he decided not to suspend Titans quarterback Vince Young over a tussle at a Dallas strip club in June.

Jul 29, 2010 03:19PM

Police: Former NBA player Wright shot

Authorities say former NBA player Lorenzen Wright whose body was found in a wooded area outside of Memphis was shot to death.

Jul 29, 2010 04:47AM

Nationals' Strasburg heads to 15-day DL

Rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

Jul 29, 2010 11:57AM

Oswalt approves trade to Phillies

Roy Oswalt approves trade from Astros to Phillies.

Jul 29, 2010 12:10AM

Question remains, why'd Phils deal Lee?

Oswalt trade doesn't explain why Philly dealt a stud pitcher earlier.

Jul 29, 2010 11:27AM

Goodell: No suspension for Titans' Young

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he decided not to suspend Titans quarterback Vince Young over a tussle at a Dallas strip club in June.

Jul 29, 2010 03:19PM

Police: Former NBA player Wright shot

Authorities say former NBA player Lorenzen Wright whose body was found in a wooded area outside of Memphis was shot to death.

Jul 29, 2010 04:47AM

Nationals' Strasburg heads to 15-day DL

Rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder.