Barry Bonds is free, so punch his ticket to Cooperstown  —  DETROIT — We watched Barry Bonds celebrate again Wednesday, listened to his legal team boast, with the San Francisco Giants reveling over their beloved hero's good fortune.  —  Yeah, baby, just like ol' times.

Blue Jays release injured outfielder Dirks  —  The Toronto Blue Jays released Andy Dirks, who's expected to miss the entire minor league season after undergoing another back surgery, an industry source told Sportsnet.  —  The outfielder started the season with the Buffalo Bisons on the triple …

Yelich sits again; status remains uncertain  —  4/18/15: Jacob deGrom strikes out Christian Yelich to end the Marlins' scoring threat in the 3rd inning  —  PHILADELPHIA — There was no official word needed on Christian Yelich's status for Wednesday night's game against the Phillies.

Inside details of how A-Rod's 660 fight with Yankees will play out  —  Alex Rodriguez has 658 career homers, two away from tying Willie Mays for fourth all-time and setting off another round of legal jousting with the Yankees.  —  With the way he's hitting, Alex Rodriguez looks likely …

For ballpark design, it could be different game in future  —  Picture this.  —  It's Opening Day 2050 and you are at Tomorrow Park cheering on your favorite team against the dreaded Cubs as they begin yet another championship defense.  —  You peer out toward the giant video board to catch …

Dwayne Bowe pays respect to Chiefs ‘angel’ with final kiss  —  A dedicated Chiefs fan who died last week received her final goodbye kiss from one of her most-loved players.  —  On Tuesday, former wide receiver Dwayne Bowe made a special return trip to Kansas City to pay his respect to 86-year-old Betty Johnson.

Marlins Surge Past Phillies 6-1  —  PHILADELPHIA — Adeiny Hechavarria had a pair of hits and scored the go-ahead run and the Miami Marlins took advantage of Philadelphia's sloppy play to end a five-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Phillies on Wednesday.

Pelfrey Gets 1st Win Since 2013 as Twins Beat Royals 3-0  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Pelfrey pitched seven scoreless innings to pick up his first victory since 2013 as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 Wednesday night.  —  Joe Mauer reached base four times with two hits and two walks and scored a run.

Mariners notebook: Club reaches deal with veteran Carlos Quentin  —  SEATTLE — Still seeking some right-handed punch, the Mariners reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal with veteran outfielder Carlos Quentin, who was released last week by Atlanta.  —  Quentin, 32, will report …