Verlander Outlasts Archer, Tigers Beat Rays 2-1  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Justin Verlander outlasted Chris Archer for his first win this season and the Detroit Tigers avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday.  —  Verlander (1-3), who retired his first 14 batters …

Indians Avoid Winless Homestand, Beat Royals 12-1  —  CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber took a shutout into the ninth, rookie Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer and had a career-high four RBIs, and the Indians avoided a winless homestand with a 12-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Mets' Jenrry Mejia suspended for second time this season  —  7h - MLB JENRRY MEJIA NEW YORK METS + more  —  Adam Rubin discusses Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia's 162-game suspension following a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs.

Source: No-trade clause may be leaving Red Sox out of Cole Hamels chase  —  With sources confirming late Tuesday night an earlier ESPN report that the Phillies were asking teams for their last and best offer on Cole Hamels, it appears the Red Sox aren't a likely landing spot for the pitcher.

Diamondbacks to place Randall Delgado on DL, recall Addison Reed  —  SEATTLE - Diamondbacks right-hander Randall Delgado, who sprained his right ankle in a pregame conditioning drill, will be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday.  The club will recall right-hander Addison Reed from Triple-A Reno to take his place.

Maddon keeps Schwarber's bat in lineup by moving Cubs catcher to left  —  Rookie catcher Kyle Schwarber's first career start in left field Wednesday is a sign of things to come, manager Joe Maddon said - and possibly a glimpse into his big-league future.  —  With his lineup sagging …

Mat Latos Trade Between Marlins, Dodgers Could Fall Through  —  4:28pm: Wittenmyer reports (also via Twitter) that the trade is on hold due to medical concerns, though he doesn't specify which player's medicals are holding up the deal.  Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets that Latos had already …

The Padres, looking for shortstop, infielders, lefty bats and young controllable pieces while soliciting offers for just about anyone, have talked to the Padres about slugging prospect Javier Baez.  —  There's potential for a match with the Padres, and the sides have had discussions in recent days.

Tulowitzki says he hopes to revive his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, who are 50-50  —  The Denver Post  —  CHICAGO — Troy Tulowitzki sat in his suite at a downtown Chicago hotel Tuesday afternoon.  His bags were packed, and he was preparing for an evening flight to Toronto to join his new team Wednesday.

Yankees score 11 runs in second inning, put up 21 on Rangers  —  New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi figures he will never see another game like this one, especially after trailing 5-0 in the first inning.  —  The Yankees charged back in a hurry, with an 11-run second inning and 8 1-3 hitless innings …

I-Cubs' Javier Baez activated from the disabled list  —  Javier Baez is making his long-awaited return to the Iowa Cubs.  —  Baez, who suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left ring finger last month, was activated from the disabled list Tuesday.  —  It's been a long time coming …

Yankees Designate Chris Capuano For Assignment  —  The Yankees have designated lefty Chris Capuano for assignment, Jack Curry of the YES Network reports (Twitter links).  Righty Caleb Cotham will be recalled to take his active roster spot.  —  Capuano hits the DFA wire after a rough outing yesterday …

Angels' Mike Trout out of lineup against Astros with wrist injury  —  3h - MLB MIKE TROUT MATT JOYCE ERICK AYBAR KYLE KUBITZA EFREN NAVARRO SHANE VICTORINO JOSH RUTLEDGE LOS ANGELES ANGELS HOUSTON ASTROS + more