Nelson Cruz's 3-run HR off Jacob Turner lifts Mariners over Nationals  —  Nelson Cruz greeted reliever Jacob Turner with a go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Thursday to stop a five-game losing streak.

Hot-hitting Boston Red Sox use big inning to beat Texas Rangers  —  BOSTON — The suddenly hot-hitting Boston Red Sox won their third straight game and actually got good news from not one, but two of their three aces Wednesday night.  —  Chris Sale won his fourth straight decision …

Watch the Pirates go back-to-back-to-back in 10th-inning power surge  —  The Pirates scored twice to tie the game in the top of the ninth inning on Wednesday night and then went absolutely bonkers in the 10th to beat the Braves, 12-5.  —  Pittsburgh scored seven times in the extra frame …

Mets have decided that solution to injury criticism is to silence Terry Collins  —  And after exhaustive study, thought and consideration, the Mets have decided the best way to improve their oft-criticized handling of injuries is to put a gag order on their manager.

Rainout, Amir Garrett injury leaves Cincinnati Reds rotation in flux  —  CLEVELAND - Rainy weather led to the cancellation of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.  Coupled with a trip to the disabled list for rookie left-hander Amir Garrett, the Cincinnati Reds rotation is now in a bit of flux.

Young Yankees fan struck in head by broken bat  —  A young fan was hit by Chris Carter's broken bat in the seventh inning in a section behind the camera well on the third-base side.  —  Play stopped for two minutes while the kid was treated by Yankee Stadium medics.

Mike Leake pitches St. Louis Cardinals past Los Angeles Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — It might amaze some that Mike Leake leads the National League in ERA, but it isn't breaking news to the St. Louis Cardinals right-hand pitcher.  —  “No, I'm not surprised because it's been an eight-year process for me to get where I'm at,” Leake said.

Cubs and Giants tied at 1-1 after 3 innings  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Eddie Butler has been hit and miss on the mound this season and the right-hander made his third start when the Chicago Cubs faced the San Francisco Giants on Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field.  —  After three innings, the game was tied at 1-1.

Brewers, Davies hope to keep rolling in May vs. D-backs (May 25, 2017)  —  MILWAUKEE — The month of May has been good so far for Zach Davies, and the Milwaukee Brewers' young right-hander will try to stay on the uptick Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miller Park.

Winning Yankees Aren't Faring Nearly as Well at the Ticket Office  —  The Yankees are, at the moment, a marketer's dream.  With a spirited start to the season, they can boast of having one of baseball's best records, bask in the captivating presence of the Bunyanesque outfielder Aaron Judge …

Chatwood allows 1 hit in 7 innings, Rockies top Phillies 7-2  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyler Chatwood allowed just one hit in seven scoreless innings, Carlos Gonzalez homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Wednesday night.  —  Chatwood befuddled the Phillies …

With help from Francisco Rodriguez, Shane Greene is sizzling in Detroit Tigers' bullpen  —  HOUSTON - Francisco Rodriguez knows a thing or two about relieving.  —  So after every outing, right-hander Shane Greene comes to the dean of the Tigers' bullpen for a critique.  And there is always a critique.

Cubs to don ‘Anchorman,’ 1970s fashions on road trip to California  —  CHICAGO — If you see a Cubs player wearing bell-bottoms or a large collar while walking down Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles this weekend or in the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego next week, don't be alarmed.

Pirates OF Polanco activated from 10-day; Ortiz sent down  —  ATLANTA (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Gregory Polanco from the 10-day disabled list.  —  The move was announced before Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves.  —  Polanco was having a disappointing season …

Mets push Jacob deGrom's start back to Friday due to soggy forecast in Queens  —  The Mets have pushed back Jacob deGrom's start from Thursday to Friday because of concerns over the rainy weather.  —  If the Mets end up playing their game against the Padres Thursday night, righthander Rafael Montero will start in deGrom's place.

Rachel Robinson Named Buck O'Neil Award Winner  —  The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Board of Directors has selected Rachel Robinson as the 2017 recipient of the John Jordan “Buck” O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award.  Robinson becomes the fourth winner of the Buck O'Neil Award …