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 …

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.

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 …

Springer HR, 4 RBIs as Astros End Boston's 5-Game Win Streak  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 13, 2016, 11:39 P.M. E.D.T.  —  George Springer homered off former UConn teammate Matt Barnes and drove in four runs, leading the Houston Astros over the Red Sox 7-6 Friday night and ending Boston's five-game winning streak.

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 …

What To Expect: Gary Sanchez  —  After a rough start to the year offensively, the Yankees' bats have recently begun to awake from their early-spring slumber, the most recent evidence being three home runs on Thursday night against the Royals.  That included an opposite-field blast …

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 …

Cubs Hit 3 Homers in Support of Hammel, Top Pirates 9-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 13, 2016, 5:43 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Addison Russell, David Ross and Kris Bryant homered, leading Jason Hammel and the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-4 Friday.

Southside HS students charged in accidental shooting  —  GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) - One student at Southside High School accidentally shot themselves in the school cafeteria Friday morning and two students will be charged after the gun was brought to the school.

Rays hope to correct struggles before it's too late  —  The Rays are one-fifth of the way through their schedule, which means they have officially entered the gray area where it's no longer early but it's not too late.  —  This is also about when teams start to make evaluations …