Subways Series finally has some buzz as MLB-best Mets take on first-place Yankees  —  As Subway Series go, the one starting Friday night in the Bronx between two streaking clubs might have it all, except for October glitz.  —  At stake?  Only a claim to owning the city's baseball consciousness.

Inside Baseball: Will Bryant file grievance vs. Cubs?  Plus more news  —  Cubs phenom Kris Bryant is off to a spectacular start and everything appears to be going splendidly on the North Side of Chicago, but the players union is still said to see a potential for filing a grievance over the timing of Bryant's callup on Bryant's behalf.

Source: Josh Hamilton could be gone from Angels in matter of days  —  Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton, who in February admitted to relapsing and abusing drugs and alcohol, may never play for Los Angeles again and could be gone from the team in a matter of days, according to an industry source.

Ryan Zimmerman dealing with plantar fasciitis, while Max Scherzer jams thumb  —  When Ryan Zimmerman hit a line drive down the right field line to lead off the fourth inning of Thursday's loss to the Cardinals, he hardly took a turn.  Cardinals right fielder Jason Heyward has an arm that merits caution …

General manager tells local radio station 'There's a point where you may have to reset, retool'  —  4/22/15: Brewers owner Mark Attanasio talks about the Brewers' season so far and injuries to Carlos Gomez and Jonathan Lucroy  —  MILWAUKEE — General manager Doug Melvin weighed in this week …

Ex-Twins manager Gardenhire ready — but in no rush — to manage again  —  FOX Sports  —  Ron Gardenhire managed the Twins from 2002 to 2014, winning six AL Central titles along the way.  —  Ron Gardenhire wants to manage again.  But he doesn't seem in any particular hurry to take another job.

Rules help turn back MLB's clock  —  DETROIT — There was no need to gulp down their food Thursday afternoon, rush out of the shower and hurry to the cab stand.  —  The umpiring crew, which just finished working the four-game series between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park …

If losing continues, Papelbon will be disappointed if no trade  —  There's no denying Jonathan Papelbon is a fierce competitor.  —  The five-time All-Star signed a $50 million contract with the Phillies back in 2011 because he felt he had a good chance to win baseball games and compete for a World Series.

Yordano Ventura-Adam Eaton exchange leads to bench-clearing  —  20m - MLB YORDANO VENTURA ADAM EATON LORENZO CAIN EDINSON VOLQUEZ CHRIS SALE JEFF SAMARDZIJA JOSE ABREU MIKE MOUSTAKAS KANSAS CITY ROYALS CHICAGO WHITE SOX + more

Rays' Riefenhauser goes on disabled list  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Another day, another injury for the Rays.  And more roster shuffling.  —  LHP C.J. Riefenhauser on Thursday became the mind-boggling 12th Ray placed on the disabled list, leaving them with the strategic disadvantage of a bullpen that is all right-handed.

Rivera Has RBI Single in 9th, Rays Beat Red Sox 2-1  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rene Rivera had a run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Thursday night.  —  Allan Dykstra opened the ninth with a single off Anthony Varvaro (0-1).

Polanco, Pirates Rally for 5-4 Win Over Cubs  —  PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco got three hits, including a go-ahead single in the seventh inning off Cubs reliever Phil Coke to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over Chicago 5-4 on Thursday.  —  Josh Harrison hit his second double of the game …