Dodgers To Place Clayton Kershaw On Disabled List  —  4:47pm: Kershaw has been diagnosed with a “mild disc herniation” in his back, the team announced.  He is not expected to require surgery, per the announcement, but his recovery timeline remains unclear.  —  11:23am: Dodgers ace Clayton …

MadBum Batting and No DH 'Wasn't a Tough Call' for Bochy  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Bruce Bochy all but had his mind made up days ago: Madison Bumgarner would hit in an AL ballpark for interleague rather than using a designated hitter.  —  All the San Francisco Giants manager had to do was ask …

MLB Penalties For Red Sox International Signings Could Come Soon  —  Major League Baseball could penalize the Red Sox over their 2015 international signings before this year's signing period opens on Saturday, international baseball sources have told Baseball America.

Marlins Acquire Fernando Rodney  —  Declaring their intentions to push for the postseason in 2016, the Marlins have struck a deal to acquire veteran right-hander Fernando Rodney from the Padres.  Miami parted with interesting young righty Chris Paddack in the swap, which ESPN's Keith Law first reported (Twitter links).

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Lopez leaves team again … Diamondbacks pitching prospect Yoan Lopez left his minor league team on Wednesday night with the intention of leaving the sport entirely, but General Manager Dave Stewart said the club has convinced him to hold off on a decision.

Davies Struggles as Brewers Routed by Dodgers 8-1  —  MILWAUKEE — After struggling in April, Zach Davies has been one of the few bright spots in the starting rotation for the Milwaukee Brewers over the past two months.  —  Things turned sour for Davies on Thursday as he gave …

Espinosa Hits Slam, 3-Run HR as Nationals Crush Reds 13-4  —  WASHINGTON — Danny Espinosa hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to finish with a career-high seven RBIs, and the Washington Nationals cruised past the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.

Shuck's RBI Single in 8th Lifts White Sox Over Twins 6-5  —  CHICAGO — J.B. Shuck's two-out single scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, Todd Frazier hit his 23rd home run and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 Thursday.  —  Fernando Abad (1-2) …

Former Cowboys special teams player C.J. Spillman convicted of sexual assault  — C.J. Spillman's sexual assault trial set to begin Monday; sources say no Cowboys officials, players have been subpoenaed to testify  — Archive: Jerry Jones says C.J. Spillman will remain with Dallas Cowboys unless he's charged or arrested

Andrew Heaney To Undergo Tommy John Surgery  —  The Angels have announced that lefty Andrew Heaney will undergo Tommy John surgery.  He is expected to miss the rest of this season and all of next — though GM Billy Eppler says the team won't pre-determine whether a late-2017 return is possible …

Joakim Noah expected to sign with New York Knicks for $18 million a year  —  By all accounts, Joakim Noah is about to reunite with Derrick Rose and return to his hometown.  —  Multiple sources have told The Washington Post that Noah will almost certainly be joining the New York Knicks …