Former Serie A champion Sampdoria is turning to some of its former star players to avoid a first-ever relegation to Serie C.

Sampdoria have officially appointed former player Alberico Evani as coach, with Attilio Lombardo as his assistant, but Roberto Mancini will only be an unofficial ‘consultant’ awaiting other jobs.

One team is launching homers all over the place. Another is running wild on the bases. A pitcher is throwing an absolutely unhittable pitch. And then there are the Dodgers and Padres. Yes, it's been a ...