Tanaka Has Slightly Torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament  —  Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gave reporters devastating news today, as he revealed that Masahiro Tanaka has a slight tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, and Tommy John surgery is possible (All Twitter links to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News).

Bartolo Colon struggles early, Mets denied four-game sweep of Braves … It is one thing to assess the Mets' various foibles, quite another to mitigate the risks of navigating their way through a major-league season.  —  They are 42-50 after the Atlanta Braves, with a 3-1 victory Thursday night …

Streak ends, Kershaw tosses gem as Dodgers beat Padres  —  LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw's scoreless streak ended at 41 innings when he gave up a home run to Chase Headley, but the Los Angeles ace pitched a three-hitter with 11 strikeouts to lead the Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Thursday night.

Pino earns first MLB win, Twins beat Mariners  —  SEATTLE — Kendrys Morales had a two-run double in the fifth inning to help Minnesota Twins rookie right-hander Yohan Pino earn his first major league victory, 4-2 over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.

Tigers Maul Second-Place Royals in 16-4 Romp  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Everybody in Detroit's lineup had at least one hit and scored one run, the season-best offensive onslaught spurring the Tigers to a 16-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals in the opener of their four-game series Thursday night.

Pearce homers as Orioles edge Nationals, widen AL East lead  —  BALTIMORE — Steve Pearce homered and scored twice to help Wei-Yin Chen earn his ninth victory, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Thursday night for their eighth win in 10 games.

Sale, Rizzo, Aybar Added to All-Star Rosters  —  NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo were voted by fans onto the rosters for Tuesday's All-Star game, and Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar will replace Kansas City outfielder Alex Gordon.

How the Unseen Post-Draft Process Works  —  Joshua Kusnick is an MLBPA-certified agent who periodically writes about his experiences representing professional players.  You can reach him via email at JoshuaKusnick@aol.com and on Twitter @JoshuaKusnick.  —  The draft is behind us, and short-season ball has begun.

Mike Trout, Angles plate 15 in romp over Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Kole Calhoun got the Los Angeles Angels off to a fast start with a leadoff triple, and he trotted home after an errant relay throw bounced into the seats.  —  All-Star center fielder Mike Trout and the rest …

Volquez Leads Pirates to 9-1 Win Over Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS — Edinson Volquez tossed a complete game six-hitter to win his fourth straight start and the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Thursday night.  —  Neil Walker, Josh Harrison, Russell Martin and Andrew McCutchen …

Arismendy Alcantara earns more time in majors  —  CINCINNATI — At this rate, Arismendy Alcantara might never go back to the minor leagues.  —  The first of the Cubs' top hitting prospects to reach the majors, Alcantara earned an extended stay in the big leagues with a four-hit game Thursday …