Joe Maddon: Tommy La Stella to report to Double-A Tennessee  —  Tommy La Stella races to third after hitting a triple against the Nationals on May 6, 2016.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Tommy La Stella will return to the Chicago Cubs' organization.  —  Manager Joe Maddon said La Stella, 27 …

Gonzalez Homers Twice to Lift Dodgers Over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — Adrian Gonzalez is crushing baseballs again and the Los Angeles Dodgers are riding their veteran slugger up the standings.  —  Gonzalez hit two home runs and had five RBIs to help the Dodgers extend their lead in the NL West …

Astros Release Prospect Danry Vasquez After Domestic Violence Suspension  —  The Astros have released prospect Danry Vasquez this evening, with the team's announcement coming right on the heels of a league announcement that he has been suspended indefinitely.

Eaton's Grand Slam in 9th Lifts White Sox Past Indians, 10-7  —  CLEVELAND — Adam Eaton's ninth-inning grand slam off closer Cody Allen capped a five-run rally and lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 10-7 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.  —  Cleveland was two outs from increasing …

Soler, Lester Lead Cubs to 6-1 Win Over Brewers  —  CHICAGO — Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer during a five-run first inning, Jon Lester pitched into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Wednesday night for their 17th win in 20 games.

Baltimore Closer Zach Britton Isn't Just a Surprise Cy Young Contender—He's the AL MVP  —  Last week, my colleague Michael Baumann had the audacity to suggest that Orioles closer Zach Britton could be a defensible selection as the American League's Cy Young Award winner.

Happ Wins 11th Straight, Improves to 17-3 as Jays Top Yanks  —  NEW YORK — J.A. Happ won his 11th consecutive decision to become the first 17-game winner in the majors, and Melvin Upton Jr. hit a three-run homer that propelled the Toronto Blue Jays past the New York Yankees 7-4 on Wednesday.

HOUSTON — Convinced Yankees fans are ready to embrace a new generation of Baby Bombers, owner Hal Steinbrenner watched Tyler Austin and Aaron Judge hit home runs in their first major league at-bats last weekend  —  “I was emotional.  It doesn't happen often,” he said Wednesday.  “I'm very excited about this.”

Aaron Nola Has “Low-Grade” UCL Sprain & Flexor Strain  —  Phillies righty Aaron Nola has been shut down for the remainder of the year after being diagnosed with a “low-grade” UCL sprain and flexor strain, as Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer was among those to tweet.

BAR: Even in pen, Raisel Iglesias a bargain  —  42 Shares  —  The Blog Above Replacement is a daily look at the Reds, their minor leagues and whatever else is on the mind of Enquirer Reds beat writers, C. Trent Rosecrans and Zach Buchanan.  —  Cincinnati Reds right-hander Raisel Iglesias …

Betts Has 2 HRs, 5 RBIs as Red Sox Beat Orioles 5-3  —  BALTIMORE — Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in five runs, helping the resurgent Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.  —  Betts hit a three-run drive in the fifth inning …