Thursday, 12/18/2014 @ 6:36pm

  • (6:36pm) Arthritis found in Matt Kemp’s knees could derail his trade to San Diego — and imperil Joc Pederson‘s hold on CF in the Dodgers’ lineup * * *
  • (2:26pm) Photo of Maxx Tissenbaum from yesterday’s Australian Baseball League All-Star Game * * *
  • (2:17pm) Rays prospect Maxx Tissenbaum went 2-for-2 yesterday in the Australian Baseball League’s All-Star Game. His .328 average is tied for 7th * * *
  • (8:52am) WEEI says talks between free agent Craig Breslow and the Red Sox have intensified, with the Cubs also showing interest in the veteran reliever * * *
  • (8:47am) If all goes well in 2005, the Blue Jays could see three Jews on their roster: Danny Valencia, Kevin Pillar and Ryan Kalish * * *
  • (8:45am) Free agent OF Ryan Kalish and the Blue Jays have inked a minor-league deal that includes an invite to Spring Training * * *
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