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,

Veteran left-handed pitcher Jake Diekman, who played for nine Major League Baseball teams across his 13-year career, has announced his retirement. He made the announcement Friday in a social media post with the caption,

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

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

Jean Segura, who spent 12 years in Major League Baseball and earned All-Star honors in 2013 and 2018, has retired from MLB, his agency CAA announced on Wednesday. More news: Dodgers Urged to Acquire $5.3 Million All-Star Reliever From Spiraling AL Club in Blockbuster Trade

Jim Bowden of The Athletic (subscription required) recently wrote about the Tigers being a great fit for upcoming free agent Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies.

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.

On May 24, 1935, the first Major League Baseball game to be played at night took place at Cincinnati’s Crosley Field as the Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1. Nowadays, a summer evening watching baseball,

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