Taillon tests positive for testicular cancer

Tests on tissue removed from Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon last week confirmed he is dealing with testicular cancer. Pirates trainer Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Taillon, 25, will be re-evaluated next week before deciding the next course of treatment. Taillon, who is 2-1 with a 3.31 ERA in six starts for the National League baseball Pirates, has been cleared to play catch and do light cardio but remains out indefinitely pending the outcome of further test results.