M's recall French, Rowland-Smith to DL (AP)
The Seattle Mariners have recalled left-hander Luke French from Triple-A Tacoma and sent struggling starter Ryan Rowland-Smith to the disabled list with a strained low back. The Mariners announced the moves before Wednesday night's game at the Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old Rowland-Smith fell to 1-10 with a 6.96 ERA after tying a team record by allowing all 11 runs in Tuesday's 11-0...
Trib Total Media Youth Team of the Month: The Potter's Tour
The Potter's Tour baseball team, like most "traveling" youth baseball teams, is made up of skilled young ballplayers who tour around and play baseball. But unlike many other travel teams, the Potter's Tour isn't focused on winning tournaments. Their goal is to get communities back into "old-time baseball": playing the game with a focus on fun.



