When a player has just four hits over a 13-game stretch, that is a definite slump. But when the same player has three hits, including a homer and double, in the game that follows, that could be a ...

The Nationals are bringing in another experienced major leaguer who wasn't on a major league roster at season's end, signing veteran third baseman Maikel Franco to a minor league contract, a source ...

The Phillies optioned 3rd baseman Maikel Franco and pitchers Joely Rodriguez and Nefi Ogando to their minor league camp. The Phillies made a few roster moves Friday morning optioning infield prospect ...

MIAMI - It happens all the time in baseball. The losses pile up. The front office looks to shake things up. An underperforming player is sent to the minor leagues. The Phillies have a prime candidate ...

WASHINGTON - When J.P. Crawford went down with a broken hand on Tuesday, it ostensibly meant more playing time for Maikel Franco after he'd played himself out of the Phillies' regular third baseman's ...