Springer HR, 4 RBIs as Astros end Boston's 5-game win streak … BOSTON — George Springer made a big return to New England with an even bigger shot off a college teammate.  —  Springer hit a two-run homer off former UConn teammate Matt Barnes in the sixth inning, leading the Houston Astros …

Rangers promote Matt Bush, ending 12-year trek to majors  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — As he sat in a prison cell, Matt Bush, the No. 1 pick in the 2004 draft, wondered many times whether he'd ever get an opportunity to pitch in the big leagues.  —  “People used to ask me all of the time,” Bush said, “and I just didn't know.”

Panik Homers Again, Samardzija Strong in Giants' 3-1 Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 12:54 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Joe Panik homered for the second straight night, Jeff Samardzija had another strong outing and the San Francisco Giants made it two in a row in Arizona …

Volquez Pitches 7 Strong Innings in Royals' 5-1 Victory  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 13, 2016, 11:24 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Edinson Volquez pitched seven effective innings, Alcides Escobar had two hits, scored a run and drove in a run and the Kansas City Royals beat …

Jose Reyes Suspended Through May 31 Under Domestic Violence Policy  —  Major league baseball has announced that Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes has been suspended without pay through May 31st under the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy.

Cron's Homer, Two-Run Bloop Lead Angels to 7-6 Comeback Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 2:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — C.J. Cron homered in the eighth inning and hit a two-run bloop single with the bases loaded in the ninth to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-6 comeback win against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.

Stripling, Dodgers Beat Cardinals 8-4 for Rookie's 1st Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 1:24 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Ross Stripling earned his first victory in his seventh major league start by beating his former college roommate, Yasiel Puig homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated …

Rockies pitcher Jon Gray is an avid ghost-hunter  —  Jon Gray is just like you and I.  —  He goes to work, travels, and in his downtime, enjoys the odd hunt for dead spirits with the help of thermal imaging equipment.  —  The 24-year-old Colorado Rockies pitcher joined MLB Network Radio …

Valencia Homers Twice in A's 6-3 Win Over Rays  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 13, 2016, 10:45 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Danny Valencia hit his first two home runs of the season in his first game back from a hamstring injury and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 on Friday night to end a five-game skid.

Yankees switch top prospect's position in peek at infield future  —  More On:  —  Top Yankees prospect Jorge Mateo is undergoing a position change.  —  Mateo, currently playing shortstop for Single-A Tampa, has been working out at second base, which he will start playing in games shortly.