Cashner finally wins in home state, Rangers top Phillies 9-3  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Andrew Cashner finally won in his home state of Texas, pitching seven solid innings to help the Rangers match the longest winning streak in the majors this year at eight games with a 9-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

Giants win streak ends at hands of Kershaw  —  As well as the Giants were playing on their homestand, they surely felt confident they could beat Clayton Kershaw for a second consecutive time, which is not easy.  They only accomplished that twice since the big Texan came onto the scene.  It didn't happen.

Bryan Price happy to have Amir Garrett back in Reds' rotation … CONNECT  —  CHICAGO - Bryan Price will get his “best starter” back on Thursday, not from injury but from an attempt to limit injuries.  —  Left-hander Amir Garrett will start Thursday for the Reds, his first start since being sent down to Triple-A on May 7.

Herrmann's homer lifts D-backs 6-5, Mets' 7th straight loss … PHOENIX — Chris Herrmann and the Diamondbacks made it another long day for the sinking New York Mets.  —  Herrmann homered off Rafael Montero leading off the 11th inning, giving the Diamondbacks a 5-4 victory on Wednesday …

MLB: Yankees might be buyers and not sellers when trade deadline approaches  —  The New York Yankees may be buyers, not sellers, as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.  —  Led by young stars Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the retooled Baby Bombers began Wednesday in the AL East lead at 23-13 …

Collins snaps skid with 2 HRs, Tigers beat Orioles 5-4  —  DETROIT (AP) — Tyler Collins snapped an 0-for-30 skid in style, hitting two home runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.  —  Collins hit a solo homer in the second inning …

Braves 3B Adonis Garcia goes on DL with Achilles tendinitis  —  ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have placed third baseman Adonis Garcia on the 10-day disabled list with left Achilles tendinitis.  —  Jace Peterson is starting in Garcia's place for Wednesday night's game against Toronto.

Red Sox rally past Cardinals in 13-inning win  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chris Young waited a long time for his opportunity Wednesday night and made the most of it.  —  Young drove in the tiebreaking run with a pinch-hit single in the 13th inning, and the Boston Red Sox rallied past …

Cubs recall reliever Pierce Johnson from Iowa, option Jeimer Candelario  —  The Cubs called up relief pitcher Pierce Johnson from Triple-A Iowa.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  In a surprising development, the Cubs recalled relief pitcher Pierce Johnson from Triple-A Iowa and optioned infielder Jeimer Candelario to Iowa.

Tampa Bay Rays: Corey Dickerson bouncing back to Colorado heights  —  Corey Dickerson underwhelmed in his first year with the Tampa Bay Rays, but in 2017 he's looking much more like the hitter they acquired from the Rockies.  —  When the Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Corey Dickerson …

Bergman has best career start in Mariners' 4-0 win over A's  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Bergman pitched into the eighth inning for the best start of his career, Jean Segura extended his hitting streak to 16 games with a two-run single and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Next Slide  —  SAN DIEGO - It was a case of better late than never for the Milwaukee Brewers' offense on Wednesday night.  —  After being shut down almost all game by San Diego Padres starter Jhoulys Chacin and then reliever Brad Hand, the Brewers broke through for a pair of runs …

White Sox, Angels tied at 4-4 after 3 innings  —  Photos from the game on May 17, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox right-hander Miguel Gonzalez gave up four second-inning runs, and the Sox and Angels were tied at 4-4 through three innings Wednesday night at Angel Stadium.

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks steering toward 2016 form  —  Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks says he is getting closer to this 2016 form.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  After limiting Colorado to two earned runs in 6 1/3 innings at hitter-friendly Coors Field on May 10 …

Red-hot Astros remain aggressive in their search for more pitching  —  The Astros, with a victory on Wednesday, would improve to 29-12 and match the Cubs' start after 41 games last season.  —  And club officials want the team to be stronger still.  —  The Astros remain interested in adding …

Royals' Jason Vargas shows he is human in 11-7 loss to the Yankees  —  In the moments after his last start, after his ERA had dipped to Gibsonian levels, Jason Vargas stood inside a visitors clubhouse at Tropicana Field and listened as a reporter offered a question.