prospects

So far, it has been a pretty mixed bag or results for Detroit Tigers prospects in the Arizona Fall League.

After three hitters, he trailed 1-0. But Doug Fister put on a clinic after that, pitching the Tigers to a 5-2 win over the Rangers and reviving their flagging ALCS prospects, says Joe Lemire.

Scotland lead England 9-3 at half-time at Auckland's Eden Park in a match pivotal to both countries' quarter-final prospects.

The best team in baseball just got better. The Phillies acquired Hunter Pence from the Astros for a package of prospects.

Philly gave up a lot, but Pence is no rental, notes Cliff Corcoran.

The best team in baseball just got better. Needing a right-handed bat, the Phils acquired outfielder Hunter Pence from the Astros for a package of four prospects, reports Jon Heyman.

The Eagles had a shot at a first-round bye. Instead, the feisty Vikings pulled off a 24-14 upset and raised some serious questions about Philly's playoff prospects, writes Andrew Perloff.

A person with knowledge of the deal says Houston ace Roy Oswalt has agreed to waive his no-trade clause and accept a swap to the Philadelphia Phillies.

The person aware of the trade told The Associated Press that Oswalt must first pass a physical. Houston is to get pitcher J.A.

Happ and at least two prospects from the Phillies.

There are five intriguing teams -- and five prospects -- to keep a close eye on going into tonight's NBA draft, says Ian Thomsen.

But don't overlook these vets who may be on the move.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft is a bit confusing. They got one of the highly coveted DT prospects in the first round and then draft another DT in the second.

For most NFL teams the position of Tight End is something of a luxury. They address the need when all their other needs have been addressed.