Mets sending Matt Harvey to get arm checked by doctors  —  Matt Harvey is headed to the doctor Thursday morning to have his fatigued, surgically repaired right arm examined.  After a four-inning start in which he could not push his fastball past 90 mph for most of the night, Harvey and the Mets are looking for answers.

Brian Johnson to be re-evaluated after exiting with shoulder discomfort  —  Boston Red Sox starter Brian Johnson left Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning with discomfort in his left shoulder.  —  He will be re-evaluated on Friday in Boston.

Yankees' Greg Bird suffers setback in rehab  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Yankees have “pulled the plug” on Greg Bird's rehab, according to Brian Cashman.  —  The general manager used those blunt words Thursday afternoon by phone in discussing Bird, who has been out with a bone bruise …

Milwaukee Brewers Designate Neftali Feliz for Assignment  —  After a hot start, Neftali Feliz lost his spot as the Milwaukee Brewers closer.  Now, he has lost his place on the roster, as he was designated for assignment.  —  When the Milwaukee Brewers signed Neftali Feliz to a one year contract …

Chisenhall homers, drives in 5 as Indians rout Dodgers 12-5 (Jun 15, 2017)  —  CLEVELAND (AP) Pinch-hitter Lonnie Chisenhall connected for a three-run homer and had five RBIs as the Cleveland Indians salvaged the finale of a three-game series by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-5 on Thursday.

Wong heads back to disabled list just as his bat heats up  —  Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong landed on the 10-disabled list for the second time in three weeks Thursday, this time with a right triceps strain suffered as he tried to check his swing in Wednesday night's game.

Castillo's grand slam in 5th helps Orioles beat White Sox, 10-6, end 11-game road losing streak  —  CHICAGO  —  Welington Castillo's towering fifth-inning grand slam Wednesday night packed a lot of meaning for a reeling Baltimore Orioles team that had lost six consecutive games overall …

Joe Maddon preaches patience with Cubs' youngsters amid ongoing struggles  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon after the 9-4 loss to the Mets on June 14, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' Game 7 starting lineup in the 2016 World Series included 22-year-old Addison Russell …

CC Sabathia placed on 10-day DL with hamstring strain  —  OAKLAND — CC Sabathia has been placed on the 10-day DL with a left hamstring strain, the Yankees announced.Ronald Herrera has been optioned to Double-A Trenton.  —  The Yankees have brought up Domingo German and Luis Cessa from the minors.

Royals making most of their last chance together  —  SAN FRANCISCO - By going 9-3 with a 2.10 ERA in his first 13 starts, Kansas City Royals left-hander Jason Vargas has made a strong case for his first All-Star Game invite next month in Miami, where he began his major league career with the Marlins.

Dodgers minor leaguer Jair Jurrjens suspended 80 games after testing positive for exogenous Testosterone  —  Major League Baseball announced on Thursday evening that Dodgers minor league pitcher Jair Jurrjens has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for exogenous Testosterone.

Gimenez's 2 homers help Berrios, Twins top Mariners 6-2 (Jun 15, 2017)  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Chris Gimenez homered twice for the first time in his big league career, Eduardo Escobar sparked a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a two-run shot, and Jose Berrios and the Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Thursday.

Tyler Thornburg To Undergo Surgery For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome  —  The Red Sox announced on Thursday that right-hander Tyler Thornburg will undergo surgery to alleviate thoracic outlet syndrome.  Thornburg, who has yet to pitch this year due to ongoing shoulder troubles, will miss the entire season.

Deontay Wilder charged with marijuana possession  —  World Boxing Council heavyweight boxing champ Deontay Wilder was arrested for marijuana possession Wednesday.  —  Wilder, 32, was charged second-degree possession of marijuana.  He was released on $1,000 bond.

A's will let Trevor Plouffe go to make room for Matt Chapman  —  With top prospect Matt Chapman set to be officially called up on Thursday, the A's are preparing to designate third baseman Trevor Plouffe for assignment, The Chronicle has learned.  —  Plouffe, signed to a one-year …

Memo: MLB players can use nicknames on back of jersey, wear bright-colored shoes during ‘Players Weekend’  —  Major League Baseball will relax its uniform rules for a weekend later this season, allowing players to put nicknames on the back of their jerseys, wear fluorescent-colored shoes …

Talented, joyful and Dominican-proud, Manny Machado is the face of MLB's new identity.  —  Maybe that's why they work so hard to create the illusion of frivolity.  The visiting clubhouse in Detroit, to take one example, has a table with cartons of Dubble Bubble (three flavors) …

Early peek at whom the Phillies could draft with next year's top pick  —  The 2017 Major League Baseball draft - all 1,215 picks of it - is finished and next year's edition is less than a year away.  A lot will change before next June, but one thing is fairly certain: The Phillies will have one of the top picks.