Matz wins 7th straight, Mets beat Nats 2-0 to take series … WASHINGTON — Steven Matz pitched through the eighth inning for the first time in his big league career, and the most satisfying pitch was his final one, a sinker to Bryce Harper.  —  With Harper walking to the plate …

Neck Problem Knocks Yankees 1B Teixeira Out of Lineup Again  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 25, 2016, 6:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Slumping first baseman Mark Teixeira is out of the New York Yankees' lineup against Toronto because his neck is bothering him again.

Joakim Noah has told teammates he's done with the Bulls  —  Joakim Noah may have belted out his last primal scream in a Bulls uniform.  —  Noah has been telling teammates in recent weeks that he was done with the organization once free agency begins, and “has no trust in the front office getting …

Tomlin 7-0 as Tribe denies Sale 10-0 start  —  CHICAGO — White Sox ace Chris Sale entered Tuesday's battle of unbeatens with more hype than Josh Tomlin, his mound counterpart from Cleveland.  It's understandable with Sale's pedigree, nine straight wins and 1.58 ERA.

Pitcher Kelly scheduled to make second Braves start  —  Braves interim manager Brian Snitker said right-hander Casey Kelly is in line to make his second start of the season on Saturday at Turner Field.  —  Kelly made his first start Sunday at Philadelphia and threw a bullpen session on Wednesday at Turner Field.

Mazara Hits Long Homer as Rangers Beat Angels 15-9  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 25, 2016, 5:59 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers rookie Nomar Mazara hit the longest home run in the major leagues this season, Rougned Odor drove in three runs in likely his last game before a suspension …

Mackanin pulls Herrera after lack of effort, sends message in loss  —  DETROIT - No matter the talent level of each player on his roster, manager Pete Mackanin demands full effort from anyone wearing a Phillies uniform.  —  He expects his standards to be met whether a guy is hitless …

Arrieta Moves to 9-0 and Cubs Edge Cardinals 9-8  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 25, 2016, 6:08 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Jake Arrieta remained unbeaten on the season despite allowing as many as four runs for the first time in nearly a year and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 on Wednesday.

Red Sox in no rush, but they will need to replace Carson Smith  —  The Red Sox can't talk in the winter about how much Carson Smith is going to help this team and then play traffic cops in May after announcing he's out for the year — “nothing to see here, move along” — because a couple arms show some promise.

Rays Designate Jake Goebbert  —  The Rays have designated first baseman/outfielder Jake Goebbert for assignment, as Roger Mooney reports on Twitter.  Righty Ryan Garton was called up, creating the need for a 40-man spot, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweeted earlier.

Pirates place Caminero on DL, Watson on paternity list (Yahoo Sports)  —  Right-hander Arqiumedes Caminero was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Pittsburgh Pirates, a day after he was ejected for hitting two Arizona hitters on the head with pitches.  Left-hander Tony Watson was placed …

Everything you wanted to know about the new Kris Bryant mural in Wrigleyville  —  Renowned Chicago street artist Hebru Brantley and his friend and colleague Max Sansing, both South Side natives, created a new Kris Bryant mural at HVAC Pub in Wrigleyville.  Check out the photos that follow the project …