Kyle Schwarber to start vs. righties only for now, Joe Maddon says  —  LOS ANGELES — Until further notice, Chicago Cubs outfielder and World Series hero Kyle Schwarber is likely to start against right-handed pitchers only, according to manager Joe Maddon.  —  Schwarber, who bats left-handed …

Pressed into emergency duty, Manaea spins a gem  —  Manaea replaces Graveman and throws seven scoreless innings  —  NEW YORK - The A's had to turn to Sean Manaea with the knowledge that Kendall Graveman was unavailable to pitch and likely headed for the disabled list.

Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring, Red Sox-Yankees sale contract up for auction  —  Two items that can be considered the Holy Grail of Babe Ruth memorabilia are up for auction.  —  Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and the 1919 contract of Ruth's sale from the Red Sox to the Yankees are part of the first Lelands.com Invitational Auction.

Adleman pitches 8 crisp innings as Reds beat Phillies 5-2 (May 26, 2017)  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) Tim Adleman tossed eight innings of one-hit ball, Adam Duvall and Scott Schebler homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night.

Garcia gets a go at No. 2 in the order as Fowler returns to Coors  —  DENVER  • Long before “You Go, We Go” was a T-shirt and a mantra, Dexter Fowler was with the Rockies.  That is where he first took flight as a leadoff hitter.  —  Drafted by the Rockies in 2004, Fowler reached the majors in 2008 and was a regular by 2009.

White Sox call up Tyler Danish, Juan Minaya, put Dylan Covey on DL  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox made three roster moves Friday before their doubleheader against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field.  —  They called up right-handed pitcher Tyler Danish from Triple-A Charlotte …

Boston Red Sox fan major league record-tying 20, sweep Texas Rangers  —  BOSTON — Drew Pomeranz tied a personal best, and his teammates in the bullpen kept it going as the Boston Red Sox pitchers matched a major league record.  —  Pomeranz struck out 11 in just six innings …

Donaldson, Tulowitzki activated, back in Blue Jays' lineup  —  TORONTO (AP) Blue Jays infielders Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki have been activated off the disabled list and are back in the starting lineup.  —  The Toronto stars were set to play Friday night against Texas.

Walker homers twice, deGrom pitches deep, Mets top Bucs 8-1  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Neil Walker homered twice in his return to his hometown, Jacob deGrom gave New York's bullpen a needed rest and the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.  —  Walker, who grew up in Pittsburgh …

Scherzer pitches into 9th, Nationals defeat Padres 5-1  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer allowed three hits over 8 2/3 innings, Bryce Harper and Michael A. Taylor hit two-run homers and the Washington Nationals defeated the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Friday night.  —  Trea Turner added a solo homer and a double for Washington.

Dodgers Claim Mike Freeman, Chris Heston  —  The Dodgers have claimed two players off waivers from the Mariners, the teams announced today.  Infielder Mike Freeman and righty Chris Heston are now headed to the Los Angeles organization.  —  Both players have been optioned to Triple …

Big League Talent Harder To Find In 2017  —  An area scout was discussing his region.  But based on conversations with scouts around the country, he may as well have been talking about the whole 2017 draft class.  —  “I feel like a beachcomber with a metal detector,” he said …

Yoenis Cespedes hitless in first rehab game for Class A St. Lucie  —  New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, who has been out since April 28 because of a left hamstring strain, began his minor league rehab assignment Friday night, going 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored for the Class A St. Lucie Mets.

NL East Notes: Pill, Ruiz, Marlins, Glover  —  The Mets are promoting Triple-A righty Tyler Pill to join their pitching staff, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports (Twitter link).  It's not clear exactly what role Pill will have with the club, though DiComo does note that Jacob deGrom is healthy …

Orioles Outright Luis Sardinas  —  The Orioles announced that shortstop Luis Sardinas, whom they just claimed off waivers earlier this week, has now cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Norfolk.  By outrighting Sardinas, the O's have opened a spot on their 40-man roster …

Georges St-Pierre reveals eye injury delays return to UFC  —  Since his fight against Michael Bisping was announced in March, Georges St-Pierre has maintained that he would not be able to return to action until the end of the year.  —  And despite the UFC's repeated attempts …