TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed Brad Mills off waivers from the Oakland Athletics, bringing the left-handed pitcher back to the team that drafted him. Baltimore Orioles Gear . The 29-year-old Mills started three games for Oakland this season, posting a 1-1 record with a 4.41 earned-run average. He opened the season appearing in 14 games and making 12 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers triple-A affiliate in Nashville, posting a 4-2 record with a 1.56 ERA, before being traded to Oakland and joining the Major League team. Originally drafted in the fourth round in 2007 by the Blue Jays, the six-foot, 188-pound pitcher has a career record of 4-4 in 18 games (13 starts) with a 6.98 ERA with Toronto, the Los Angeles Angels and Oakland. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays have designated right-hander Deck McGuire for assignment. The team will make a corresponding move to the 25-man roster once Mills reports to the team. Orioles Jerseys 2019 .J. -- Fabian Johnson scored his first international goal and Clint Dempsey doubled the lead after a defensive lapse as the United States beat Turkey 2-1 Sunday in the second of three World Cup warm-up matches for the Americans before they head to Brazil. Baltimore Orioles Pro Shop . -- The Chicago Bears agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with defensive lineman Israel Idonije and are bringing him back for a second stint. https://www.cheaporioles.com/ Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) - Jenny Boucek is the new head coach of the Seattle Storm. Boucek replaces Brian Agler, who left earlier this month to coach the Los Angeles Sparks. The 41-year-old Boucek was an associate head coach with the Storm in 2014 after being an assistant coach the previous three seasons. Its an honor to be part of a world-class sports franchise, said Boucek. Seattle has a great championship legacy and I am excited to team up with (team president and general manager) Alisha (Valavanis) and our ownership group as we enter the next era of Storm Basketball. Boucek began her coaching career during the 1999 WNBA season as an assistant with the Washington Mystics. She then spent three seasons in the same capacity with the Miami Sol from 2000-02. From 20003-05, Boucek was an assistant coach with the Storm. Wholesale Orioles Jerseys. . Seattle won its first WNBA title in 2004. Boucek was head coach of the now-defunct Sacramento Monarchs for two-plus seasons, spanning from 2007-09. Jenny has a tremendous energy, tenacity and passion for this franchise, said Valavanis. Her work ethic, basketball IQ and innovative approach are the right combination as we look to reshape our team. Jenny, myself and Force 10 Hoops are aligned in our vision and strategy to return the Storm to an elite team in the WNBA and look forward to getting started. The Storm have the No. 1 pick in Aprils WNBA draft, and it remains unclear if three-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson will return to the team in 2015. Jackson has been limited by injuries the past few seasons. ' ' '