Bullpen saves Mets after Bartolo Colon KO'd by thumb injury in 1st … Sandy Alderson said Tuesday night he hoped the Mets' weekend sweep at the hands of the lowly Braves was the low point of the season.  —  The “nadir,” he called it.  —  That 10-dollar word was still hanging in the air …

Bauer, Kipnis Lead Indians to 6-1 Win Over Rays  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 22, 2016, 9:52 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CLEVELAND — Trevor Bauer threw a three-hitter for his second career complete game, Jason Kipnis hit a two-run homer and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.

BAR: Bullpen cavalry is coming for Reds  —  Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. … The cavalry has arrived — in Texas, no less.  —  Raisel Iglesias pitched two scoreless innings in Tuesday night's victory …

“Make America White Again” campaign sign causing controversy in Polk Co.  —  A campaign sign in Polk County is stirring up a lot of controversy.  —  The sign, located off Highway 411 near Benton, says “Make America White Again” and was put there by Rick Tyler, an independent candidate …

Colby Lewis Out At Least Two Months Due To Lat Strain  —  The Rangers will be without right-hander Colby Lewis for at least the next two months due to a strained lat muscle that was revealed by an MRI today, tweets Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Blue Jays Snap Diamondbacks' 5-Game Streak With 5-2 Victory  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 22, 2016, 7:43 P.M. E.D.T.  —  TORONTO — Russell Martin hit a three-run homer and Edwin Encarnacion and Troy Tulowitzki added solo shots as the Toronto Blue Jays snapped the Arizona Diamondbacks …

Baseball's financial disparity issue goes beyond just team payrolls  —  MLB's policy toward spending on international amateurs lets the rich clubs take advantage.  Can the league close the loophole?  —  Want an example of the financial disparity that continues to trouble baseball despite …

Tim Tebow visits former teammate wounded during Pulse shooting  —  Tim Tebow visited former high school teammate Rodney Sumter, who was working as a bartender at Pulse nightclub and was wounded during a mass shooting at the venue.  Sumter has been recovering at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Who would catch knuckleballer Steven Wright in the All-Star Game?  —  Steven Wright might start the All-Star Game, but who would the AL get to handle the catching duties?  —  NEW YORK — The mere mention of Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright sent Royals catcher Sal Perez into a slight panic.

Altuve, Gonzalez Help Astros Past Angels 3-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 22, 2016, 5:50 P.M. E.D.T.  —  HOUSTON — Jose Altuve homered and Marwin Gonzalez's tiebreaking RBI triple in the eighth inning helped the Houston Astros to their fifth straight win, a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

Pacers acquire Jeff Teague, trade George Hill  —  The Indiana Pacers have acquired Jeff Teague from the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade that sends George Hill to the Utah Jazz, the IndyStar has confirmed.  —  The rest of the deal has the Jazz sending their No. 12 overall pick …