Rays' Longoria after loss to Yankees: 'Overall, it's just not good' (w/ video)  —  NEW YORK — There's a lot we could say about how inexplicably ugly — and pick a good synonym for not smart — the Rays played Wednesday in turning a promising three-run lead into a frustrating and painful 8-4 loss to the Yankees.

Mets' Wheeler gets first win since 2014  —  PHILADELPHIA -Zack Wheeler didn't panic when the five-run lead he exited Wednesday's game with dwindled to one run on the first pitch after his departure.  —  A 31-month wait between wins had been long enough, but he could deal with a few more innings of tension.

Taijuan Walker still remorseful as Buster Posey lands on disabled list … CONNECT  —  SAN FRANCISCO - A day after hitting San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey on the head with a 94 mph fastball, Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker still feels awful about what happened …

Baseball Team Values 2017  —  I have long believed that the vast majority of polls aren't worth the paper their results are printed on (Hillary Clinton, I am sure, would agree).  —  For years polls have said baseball is the most problematic of the major U.S. sports and that the game is declining in popularity.

Cubs celebrate ring ceremony but Brandon McCarthy brings back reality  —  Chicago Tribune  —  A few hours before receiving his World Series ring, Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber described the overlap in celebrating their signature 2016 achievement and their challenge of repeating in proper perspective.

Commissioner Starts to Press Cleveland Indians About Logo  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians returned home to Progressive Field on Tuesday for the first time since an agonizing Game 7 defeat to the Chicago Cubs in the World Series.  They raised the 2016 American League pennant and handed …

Gallo, Rangers take another crack at Angels  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Joey Gallo has big shoes to fill.  —  The 23-year-old Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder is subbing for injured third baseman Adrian Beltre, and he is likely to remain in that spot for the immediate future after Beltre recently experienced a setback in his recovery.

Stephen Drew injures hamstring after spike catches in dirt  —  WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals are running out of shortstops.  —  Infielder Stephen Drew left Tuesday's game in the fifth inning after suffering a right hamstring injury while running out a ground ball.  He will be evaluated.

Romine's grand slam lifts Tigers to 5-3 win over Twins  —  DETROIT (AP) — Andrew Romine hit his first career grand slam, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Wednesday.  —  The Tigers trailed 3-0 before scoring five runs in the fourth inning …

Mariners Outright Casey Fien, Recall Evan Marshall  —  The Mariners announced that they've outrighted reliever Casey Fien to Triple-A Tacoma, thus removing him from the 40-man roster.  Fien's spot on the 25-man roster will go to fellow right-handed reliever Evan Marshall, who has been recalled from Tacoma.

Tigers Sign James Loney To Minor League Deal  —  The Tigers announced today that they've signed veteran first baseman James Loney to a minor league contract.  Loney will report to extended Spring Training for the time being as he gets back up to speed after sitting out since late March, when he was released from Rangers camp.

Davis placed on DL by Reds, Astin called up from Triple-A  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Right-hander Rookie Davis was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a bruised right forearm, a day after he was hit by a pitch from the Pittsburgh Pirates' Jameson Taillon.  —  Right-handed reliever Barrett Astin …

Phillies option Adam Morgan to triple A  —  Adam Morgan was so emotional two weeks ago that he almost cried after learning he made the Phillies.  The lefthander worked throughout spring training to remold himself as a reliever and secure one of the final sports on the Opening Day roster.