Iannetta's Slam Helps Wilson, Angels Rout Tigers 12-2  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chris Iannetta hit his fourth career grand slam, Albert Pujols and Matt Joyce also homered and C.J. Wilson pitched two-hit ball over six innings for the Los Angeles Angels in a 12-2 rout over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.

Athletics Rally to Beat Yankees 5-4  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Ben Zobrist drew a bases-loaded walk from David Carpenter in the seventh inning to break a tie and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the New York Yankees 5-4 on Thursday night.

Belt Homers, Doubles in Giants' 7-0 Win Over Braves  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Belt's solo home run in the seventh inning broke up a scoreless pitching duel and the San Francisco Giants won their fourth straight, beating the Atlanta Braves 7-0 on Thursday night.

Orioles, White Sox Split Doubleheader Caused by Riots  —  BALTIMORE — Chris Sale struck out 12 over 7 2-3 shutout innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 victory Thursday over the Orioles, who rebounded to win the second game 6-3 in a doubleheader caused by rioting in Baltimore last month.

Nationals' Jayson Werth has broken left wrist; August return possible  —  4h - MLB JAYSON WERTH WASHINGTON NATIONALS + more  —  Alex Cora looks at what Jayson Werth's latest injury means to the Nationals and how it could be a major boost when he returns, possibly in August.

Red Sox Lefty Rodriguez Wins MLB Debut, 5-1 at Texas  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Eduardo Rodriguez threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings to become the youngest Red Sox starter to win in his major league debut on the road since 1967, and Boston beat the Rangers 5-1 to spoil Josh Hamilton's first home game back in Texas on Thursday night.

TOM THIBODEAU DISMISSED AS BULLS HEAD COACH  —  GOOGLE PLUS  —  Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman announced today that Tom Thibodeau will not be retained as the team's head coach.  —  Chicago Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said, “The Chicago Bulls have a history of achieving great success on and off the court.

Rays' Boxberger falters for second straight game  —  ST. PETERSBURG — RHP Brad Boxberger didn't have too happy of a 27th birthday.  —  Tuesday night, he gave up a 10th-inning homer to Kyle Seager that cost the Rays in a 7-6 defeat.  Then Wednesday afternoon he allowed a three-run homer …

Angels Designate Marc Krauss For Assignment  —  The Angels have designated Marc Krauss for assignment, tweets Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.  The first baseman/outfielder had options remaining, Fletcher notes, but the team needed a 40-man roster spot for Alfredo Marte, whose contract was selected today.

When it comes to playing baseball, Kang needs no interpreter  —  Wednesday afternoon, for the first time and for only the briefest of moments did Jung Ho Kang look even an ounce nervous in a Pirates uniform.  —  Even the slightest dips in confidence are highly unusual for this Korean Klubber …

Alfredo Rodriguez, Gold Glove Shortstop And Rookie Of The Year, Leaves Cuba  —  Alfredo Rodriguez, the 2014-15 Serie Nacional rookie of the year and gold glove winner at shortstop, has left Cuba to pursue a contract with a major league team, Baseball America has learned.

Should baseball bring back doubleheaders?  —  2h - MLB CHICAGO WHITE SOX BALTIMORE ORIOLES + more