MLB

	Marlins place OF Kearns on DL The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring injury.
	Mariners activate C Olivo off DL The Seattle Mariners activated catcher Miguel Olivo off the 15-day disabled list Thursday.
	Orioles sign Romero to minor-league contract The Baltimore Orioles signed relief pitcher J.C. Romero to a minor-league contract on Thursday.
	Rollins reinstated from paternity leave list Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was reinstated from the paternity leave list on Thursday.
	Masterson outduels Verlander, Tribe sweep Tigers Justin Masterson outdueled Justin Verlander on Thursday afternoon and the Indians defeated the Tigers, 2-1, to complete a three-game sweep.
	Brewers' Estrada placed on DL Milwaukee Brewers starter Marco Estrada was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a right quadriceps strain.
	Hal Steinbrenner denies report of sale New York Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner denied a report Thursday that his family is looking to sell the storied franchise.
	Berkman's surgery postponed until Friday St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman's surgery on his injured right knee, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed until Friday due to a conflict in his surgeon's schedule in Houston.
	Twins' De Vries makes debut against ChiSox Not only will Cole De Vries be making his major league debut this evening for the Twins, but the home-grown talent will get a chance to make it a meaningful debut.
	Angels hope to move up AL West standings in Seattle The Angels still have quite a hill to climb if they want to challenge for the American League West title. Getting out of last place would be a great start.