LOS ANGELES -- Pitcher Rich Hill, considered one of the top free-agent starters on the market, is closing in on a deal to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to ESPNs Jim Bowden and multiple reports.?The left-hander, who was acquired from the Oakland Athletics at the non-waiver trade deadline Aug. 1, was a key for the Dodgers down the stretch and on into the postseason.The potential deal, first reported by MLB Networks Peter Gammons, is believed to be for three seasons and more than $40 million. The Dodgers have not confirmed the potential deal, which would lock up one of their key free agents this offseason. The Dodgers continue to negotiate with third baseman Justin Turner and closer Kenley Jansen.Hill, who will turn 37 in March, would be the Dodgers projected No. 2 starter behind staff ace Clayton Kershaw. He won three of his six regular-season starts with the team and posted a 1.83 ERA. He then delivered a 3.46 ERA in three postseason starts, winning Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs.When acquired by the Dodgers from the As, along with outfielder Josh Reddick, Hill was on the disabled list because of a blister issue on the middle finger of his left hand. He then developed another blister issue while rehabbing the initial problem.He eventually made his Dodgers debut on Aug. 24, and was not scored upon during his first three starts. In fact, on Sept. 10 at Miami, Hill pitched seven perfect innings before he was removed from the game as a precaution after throwing 89 pitches. The Marlins broke up the perfect game and no-hitter an inning later against reliever Joe Blanton.It was the second time during the 2016 season that manager Dave Roberts removed his pitcher during a no-hitter. He also removed Ross Stripling from his major league debut after 7 1/3 no-hit innings at San Francisco, with the bullpen again unable to finish off the feat.Hill is 38-28 over his 12-year major league career, posting a 4.10 ERA in 221 career games. He was used mostly as a starter by the Cubs after making his major league debut in 2005 and before becoming primarily a reliever in 2010.After being cut loose by the Washington Nationals in spring training of 2015, Hill went to the independent Long Island Ducks, where he returned to a starting role. He eventually ended the 2015 season by making four starts with the Boston Red Sox, before signing with the As prior to the 2016 season. Huston Street Jersey . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. Albert Pujols Jersey . -- In one brief spurt, Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favourite. http://www.angelsteamshop.com/Angels-Andrew-Heaney-Kids-Jersey/ . Its sharpness matched my mind. This was no night to go to sleep. Blake Parker Jersey . It might not have mattered. While the Dodgers are preparing for the playoffs, the Padres showed their future has promise behind two rookies. Luis Valbuena Jersey . Catch all the action on TSN2 at 11pm et/8pm pt. The nine-time Big 12 champion Jayhawks are positioning themselves for another title, as they have run out to a flawless 6-0 mark in conference play thus far. Oregons backcourt retained a key contributor on Thursday when the NCAA granted Dylan Ennis a sixth year of eligibility following a 2015-16 campaign marred by a left-foot injury.Ennis, who averaged 9.9 points per game and 3.5 assists per game for Villanova in 2014-15, played in just two games for the Ducks last season because of the injury.Hed entered the season as a significant transfer who most expected to make an immediate contribution to an Oregon program that won the Pac-12 title and tournament before making a trip to the Elite Eight.Peer Oregons release, the NCAA granted the schools request for additional eligibility under the Fifth-Year Rule Waiver based upon the totality of the circumstances and student-athlete well-being.ddddddddddddDillon Brooks, Tyler Dorsey and Chris Boucher will also return for an Oregon squad thats ranked seventh in Eamonn Brennans top-25 preseason rankings. The Ducks will pursue their first national title since 1939. ' ' '