Tigers call up pitcher Michael Fulmer; debut could come Friday  —  DETROIT — Tigers fans won't have to wait too long to see the organization's top prospect in action.  —  Michael Fulmer, 23, will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo, according to manager Brad Ausmus, presumably to make his major league debut on Friday.

Braves right-hander Norris could be replaced for next start  —  BOSTON — There's a chance struggling Braves right-hander Bud Norris won't make his next scheduled start, Monday at the Mets.  —  Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and pitching coach Roger McDowell met with Norris on Thursday …

Foley Plane Crash Caught on Camera  —  FOLEY, AL-  —  Surveillance video from a Foley business captured incredible images of a plane crash near the city's airport.  —  The crash happened south of the airport off Hickory Street Tuesday afternoon.  A Cessna 421 Twin Engine clipped a few trees over business

Scooter Gennett Placed On DL; Brewers Select Hernan Perez's Contract  —  11:20am: Manager Craig Counsell tells Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that Gennett has a “mild” strain of his oblique (Twitter link).  Counsell's early expectation is that Gennett will be out three weeks …

Supreme Court decides for N.J. police officer in free-speech case  —  These 10 states will decide whether Trump is the GOP nominee … The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday for an officer with the Paterson, N.J., Police Department who was demoted because his bosses thought — mistakenly …

Hays eagles' feline meal disturbing for some viewers  —  It was inevitable, from the moment video cameras went up over Pittsburgh bald eagle nests, that viewers would eventually see something disturbing.  —  On Tuesday, eagles at the Hays nest site brought a young cat into the nest to feed their two eaglets.

Jake Arrieta sounds off on Cubs future, PED rumblings: ‘Some people are idiots’  —  CHICAGO - Jake Arrieta's dark brown eyes flash that stare that's become all too familiar to opposing hitters, but instead of rage or indignation, there's almost empathy.  —  Arrieta, amid the finest 24-start …

Charlie Morton Requires Hamstring Surgery, Out For Season  —  Phillies righty Charlie Morton will require season-ending surgery on a torn left hamstring, the club announced.  He is expected to require a six to eight month recovery time after undergoing the procedure.

Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln to resign, sources say  —  Sources have indicated that team minority owner John Stanton will assume Lincoln's role.  The Mariners have announced a 3 p.m. news conference at Safeco Field.  —  Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln is to announce Wednesday that he is stepping …

Alex Rodriguez Returns to Add Some Spark, but Yankees Fall to Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Tex. — The Yankees did not take batting practice Wednesday, which is to say they spent only slightly less time hitting baseballs than they have in many games this season.  —  Manager Joe Girardi said the move …

Orioles recap: Chris Tillman fans nine as Birds avoid sweep with 3-1 win over Rays … The Orioles had just three hits Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, so their offense definitely didn't break out in their 3-1 victory at Tropicana Field.  But right-hander Chris Tillman didn't need much run support.

Cubs' Addison Russell unafraid of key moments  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Addison Russell's performance in key situations in the first four weeks mirror the experience of a seasoned veteran, not a 22-year-old infielder.  —  Russell continued his knack for clutch hitting Tuesday night …

Arrieta Q&A: Winning a World Series ‘a tremendous opportunity’  —  I think the average MLB career now is just a few years.  The quote that has always resonated with me is “We're going to be former players a lot longer than we were current players.”  It's a constant reminder that I need …

Reds blow 3-0 lead late, fall to Mets  —  NEW YORK - The Cincinnati Reds had a chance to do something remarkable on Tuesday, at least something remarkable for them.  They had a chance to take the first lead of a game and hold onto it.  —  That was too much to ask.