Here, under the Matt Snyder byline on CBS Sports, Friday means it's time for another installment of picks, or, as I like to call this little exercise, Friday Night lines.  I'm here to wish you another very happy Friday,

The A’s also designated Seth Brown for assignment. Brown had been their longest-tenured player.

Despite some ups and downs over the first couple of months, the Phillies (32-18) hit the half-century mark of the season with the best record in the National League. The Phils extended their winning s

While Jose Alvarado pitched from the mound, he didn’t know that a young fan in the stands was drawing inspiration from him.

Diekman was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 30th round of the 2007 MLB Draft. He made his debut five years later in 2012, and was with Philadelphia until the 2015 trade deadline, when he was shipped to the Texas Rangers. More news: Longtime Giants Veteran Elects to Leave Organization, Head to Free Agency

Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) recently wrote about the Phillies potentially being in play for Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker in free agency. “Tucker is expected to land a nine-figure contract that starts with a 6. Several big-market teams, including the Cubs, Phillies, Yankees, and Dodgers, should be in play for him.”

The A’s made a slew of roster moves Friday amid their losing streak, including designating their longest-tenured player, Seth Brown, for assignment. They sent down center fielder JJ Bleday, backup catcher Jhonny Pereda and reliever Carlos Duran. Lopez was called up for his third stint with the A’s this season before making the start Friday night.

The veteran of 13 seasons in MLB did not sign a contract after he was released by the Atlanta Braves in March, and on Friday announced he won't seek another.

On Friday, Diekman announced his retirement in a lengthy post to social media.

The PED suspension that Major League Baseball handed down to Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado was devastating in more ways than one for Philadelphia. It took awa

The Philadelphia Phillies have a very intriguing starting pitcher on their hands although Aaron Nola hasn't had a great start to the season.