Kang, Marte, Polanco Homer in Pirates' 11-5 Win vs Padres  —  SAN DIEGO — Jung Ho Kang hit a three-run homer and Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco also went deep off Ian Kennedy to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to their seventh straight victory, 11-5 over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.

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.

Kluber Strikes Out 13 in Indians' 5-3 Win Over Mariners  —  SEATTLE — Corey Kluber struck out 13 in seven innings to win his third straight decision, Jason Kipnis continued his hot May with two hits and two RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.