After six years in the Minor Leagues, Layla the bat dog will retire from her spotlight position on the Clearwater Threshers. Layla is rolling around in the field marking her territory as the bat dog.

Rochester, N.Y. — After more than eight months of training, Bruce the Bat Dog is ready for his first call-up. The Rochester Red Wings' new bat-fetching K-9 will make his debut Thursday, Sept. 5 when ...