Gant Earns 1st MLB Win, Braves Beat Mets, Take 3rd Straight  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 11:28 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Atlanta newcomer John Gant was standing at his locker, talking to reporters about his nifty performance when someone stepped up, extended a hand and offered congratulations.

Gutierrez's 2 HRs, 6 RBIs Lead Mariners Past Boston, 8-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 10:34 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BOSTON — Franklin Gutierrez homered in his first two at-bats and drove in a career-high six runs as the Seattle Mariners outslugged the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Friday night.

Blue Jays Place Jose Bautista On 15-Day DL  —  2:59pm: Bautista has been diagnosed with a sprained toe, Rosie DiManno of the Toronto Star tweets.  Though he's wearing a walking boot, there does not appear to be any concern that he has suffered a fracture.  —  2:50pm: The Blue Jays …

Tim Lincecum Embraces a Second Chance With New Angels Team  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 9:31 P.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — A white cap on backward, Tim Lincecum stopped to pet the bomb-sniffing dogs in the parking lot before greeting the workers at the security entrance …

Tigers OF J.D. Martinez out 4-6 weeks after breaking right elbow  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Detroit Tigers will be without outfielder J.D. Martinez for approximately four to six weeks after he exited Thursday night's 10-4 win over the Kansas City Royals with a non-displaced fracture of the right elbow, according to manager Brad Ausmus.

Rangers Outright Tom Wilhelmsen, Who Elects Free Agency  —  The Rangers have outrighted right-hander Tom Wilhelmsen off the 40-man roster, per an announcement from executive VP of communications John Blake.  Wilhelmsen declined the assignment after clearing waivers, making him a free agent.

For starters: Rays sign top 2 picks: Josh Lowe, Ryan Boldt, Geltz returns, lineups  —  ST. PTERSBURG - The Rays signed their top two draft picks today - 3B Josh Lowe and CF Ryan Boldt.  —  3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago 3 Months Ago  —  “This awesome,” Lowe said.  “Thank you to everybody who helped me get here.”

Latest On Jose Reyes  —  The Rockies acted decisively on Wednesday of this week, designating Jose Reyes for assignment rather than affording him the opportunity to settle into a bench role upon returning from his suspension under the league's domestic violence policy.

Middle-of-the-road Ventura is on the hot seat  —  Robin Ventura is coming under fire in Chicago, and some White Sox people are starting to wonder whether a change could be coming, or maybe even warranted.  —  As one White Sox-connected person put it, things are “not great” regarding Ventura's stats.

Nationals Flex Their Muscles in 8-5 Win Over Padres  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 2:21 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Bryce Harper is ready to do some damage.  —  Harper and Wilson Ramos hit back-to-back homers and Anthony Rendon added a solo shot as the Washington Nationals won …

Mark Attanasio downplays trade rumors with Ryan Braun and Jonathan Lucroy  —  The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings fans the latest news and inside information on the Brewers  —  Los Angeles - If folks thought trade rumors involving Ryan Braun and Jonathan Lucroy were heating up …

Villar's Homer in Ninth Lifts Brewers Past Dodgers, 8-6  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 17, 2016, 1:48 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Jonathan Villar hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers …