Scott Boras would like you to know that his client, Cubs' Jake Arrieta, is still elite

Cubs starting pitcher and 2015 NL Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta is in a contract year, so it was probably only a matter of time before we heard his agent, Scott Boras, sing his praises.  He did so in Los Angeles to Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago, explaining that Arrieta is still an "elite" pitcher

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Early Orioles notes: Jones expected to return Monday; O's recall Verrett, option Wilson

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was out of starting lineup for a second consecutive game in Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros, but manager Buck Showalter expected Jones to start when the Orioles open a nine-game homestand Monday afternoon against the New York Yankees. Jones is still