Arlington, Texas ? Travis Metcalf's Wednesday started near the French Quarter and ended in what felt like the fourth quarter.Metcalf, a Kansas University product, went from New Orleans, where he was playing for Triple-A Oklahoma, to Baltimore, where he was a part of a record-breaking ...

Kansas University outfielder Brock Simpson has decided to skip his senior season and sign with the Cleveland Indians.Simpson, a 6-foot-3 left-handed hitter from Washburn Rural, hit .256 with three home runs, 42 RBIs and 13 stolen bases as the Jayhawks' starting right-fielder last spring.Simpson ...

KU outfielder Brock Simpson has inked a deal with the Cleveland Indians organization.

Former Kansas University pitcher Tom Gorzelanny was put on the ballot Sunday night as one of five National League candidates for the Monster All-Star Final Vote, which allows fans to vote online for the final roster spot in each league for the midsummer classic.Gorzelanny, 8-4 with a 3.05 ERA ...

Before Thursday night, Travis Metcalf's mere presence at former Kansas University teammate Tom Gorzelanny's wedding as an usher this upcoming November was going to be more than enough to validate his friendship.Now he might have to crack open his wallet to send that same message.Metcalf, a ...

Former Kansas University baseball pitcher Mike Zagurski made his major-league debut Friday, pitching a scoreless inning for the Philadelphia Phillies in an 8-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves.Zagurski relieved starter Jamie Moyer in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Phillies up 7-3. He ...

Another former Kansas University baseball product is getting his shot in the Major Leagues.Pitcher Mike Zagurski has been called up by the Philadelphia Phillies and will be in uniform for today's game against the Atlanta Braves, according to a KU press release. A southpaw, Zagurski looks to ...

Arlington, Texas ? The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Frank Catalanotto from the 15-day disabled list Monday and sent infielder Travis Metcalf back to Double-A Frisco.Metcalf, a former Kansas University standout, was 0-for-2 in two games after getting called up from Frisco on Friday when ...