Bogaerts scores twice on wild pitches, Red Sox thump Rangers (May 23, 2017)  —  BOSTON (AP) Xander Bogaerts and the Boston Red Sox don't need help putting runs on the board right now.  They got some from the Texas Rangers anyway.  —  Bogaerts had three RBIs and twice scored on wild pitches …

Forsythe, Dodgers win it in 13th after Kershaw duels Lynn  —  Logan Forsythe doubled in a run in the 13th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Tuesday night after a stellar duel between starters Clayton Kershaw and Lance Lynn.

Jon Lester throws complete game in Chicago Cubs' win over San Francisco Giants  —  CHICAGO — Jon Lester started strong Tuesday night, and with the exception of one inning, kept getting better in a complete game.  —  The Chicago Cubs left-hander allowed one run and three hits in the fifth inning …

After 3-hour rain delay, Adams lifts Braves over Pirates  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Filling in for fan favorite Freddie Freeman, Matt Adams is doing everything he can to quickly endear himself to his new home crowd.  —  Of course, that's easier to do when they're actually in their seats.

Kansas City Royals rally past New York Yankees with four homers  —  NEW YORK — Five nights ago, Danny Duffy enjoyed tremendous success with his slider against the New York Yankees and spent most of the game working with a lead.  —  This time, Duffy felt the fastball was extremely effective, though it took him longer to get a lead.

Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder Leading Baseball in Barrels  —  The Oakland Athletics followed up their impressive home series against the Boston Red Sox over the weekend by dropping the first game of a quick two-game series with the Miami Marlins.  Obviously the reason Oakland lost Tuesday night …

Mets send reliever Robles to minors, recall Smoker  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Searching for answers in a wobbly bullpen, the New York Mets optioned struggling right-hander Hansel Robles to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and recalled lefty Josh Smoker from their top farm club.

Proving they're part of rebuilding future a motivator to young White Sox  —  Photos of White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  When the White Sox decided to move into rebuilding mode in the offseason, it created openings for a few players on the major-league team …

In his 20th year in MLB, Bartolo Colón still loves this game  —  The crack of the bat draws a sardonic cheer from the Citi Field crowd.  It isn't the thunderclap of a moonshot, or even the sharp whack of a liner.  Nevertheless, the 28,113 in attendance rise; they've waited …

Twins ace Ervin Santana shuts out Orioles  —  BALTIMORE — Sometimes, Ervin Santana is so good it's difficult to describe in words.  —  Santana pitched a two-hitter for his 10th career shutout, and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 Tuesday night.

Cubs' Contreras shows how one impromptu gesture can make a fan for life  —  Sometimes good things happen when you least expect it, as occurred Friday at Wrigley Field after a long rain delay during the Cubs-Brewers game.  —  Catcher Willson Contreras decided to warm up before the game resumed by playing catch near the Cubs' dugout.

Anthony Alford Placed On 10-Day DL With Hamate Fracture  —  The Blue Jays have placed outfielder Anthony Alford on the 10-day DL, as Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca first reported on Twitter.  Per the club's announcement, Alford has been diagnosed with a fractured hamate bone in his left wrist.

Can injuries be predicted?  —  Back on May 11, I received a trade offer in the Tout Wars Mixed Auction league.  At the end of the email, the owner added the following:  —  I hadn't really thought about it at the time, but he was correct.  Up to that point, my only hobbled player was Wilson Ramos …

Offense continues to have no answers, as Mikie Mahtook's late home run provides only runs  —  HOUSTON - Alex Wilson got what he wanted.  —  He had it in his glove, a groundball that would turn into a double play, which would thwart a Houston Astros rally and send the upstart Tigers back at the plate.

Still out with a back issue, Mike Williams falling behind for Chargers  —  SAN DIEGO — Injured on the first day of rookie minicamp 12 days ago, Los Angeles Chargers first-round pick Mike Williams did not practice for a second straight week due to tightness in his back.

Bengals notes: Kirkpatrick sidelined, Smith gets feet wet, injury update  —  The first organized team activity for the Cincinnati Bengals took place on the practice fields adjacent to Paul Brown Stadium, and nearly all 88 players available participated in some fashion - including Giovani Bernard …

LEADING OFF: Sale tries for 9th double-digit K game in row  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday:  —  A BIG FAN  —  Red Sox ace Chris Sale can set a major league record by striking out at least 10 batters in his ninth straight game when he starts against Texas at Fenway Park.