Former Houston Astros general manager hired by Toronto Blue Jays

Click is believed to be the first World Series-winning GM to not return to his organization since 1947. HOUSTON — Former Houston Astros general manager James Click has a new job title and a new team. The Toronto Blue Jays are hiring Click as their new vice president of baseball strategy, the organization announced Monday. … Read more

Manny Machado agrees to 11-year extension with Padres

The $350 million deal should keep Machado in a San Diego Padres uniform until he is 41 years old. SAN DIEGO — San Diego will be seeing a lot more of Manny Machado in a Padres uniform. On Tuesday the team officially announced the 11-year extension of the Padres third baseman. The deal will see … Read more

Kuzmenko’s overtime goal gives Canucks 5-4 win over Stars

Jamie Benn, Roope Hintz, Nils Lundkvist and Evgenii Dadonov scored for Dallas, the latter in his Stars debut after being acquired from the Montreal Canadiens. DALLAS — Andrei Kuzmenko scored 48 seconds into overtime to give the Vancouver Canucks a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars on Monday night. The play was reviewed for being … Read more

Spurs Prospect Watch: Thompson Twins Amen and Ausar are elite wings, but not entirely identical

Explosive athletes with tons of skill and potential, the twins have similar strengths and weaknesses but some key differences in their games. SAN ANTONIO — Identical twins Amen and Ausar Thompson have taken an unorthodox path to the forthcoming NBA Draft, but nonetheless positioned themselves as potential top-five picks thanks to their explosive athleticism and … Read more