Chicago Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano was activated from the restricted list Friday and the right-hander is ready to pitch after making amends with his teammates.
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand will be suspended for 30 days and fined $100,000 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following his guilty plea to driving while impaired.
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded away an All-Star pitcher for the second time in a week, sending right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox on Friday for rookie Daniel Hudson and prospect David Holmberg.