Record rain delay doesn't slow White Sox, Jose Quintana in 9-0 victory  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Jose Quintana's scoreless 6 2/3-inning outing during the 9-0 win over the Twins on Thursday, June 22, 2017.  (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Astros look to stay perfect in Oakland (Jun 22, 2017)  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have had a decided home-field advantage against most teams they have faced at Oakland Coliseum this season.  —  Then there are the Houston Astros.  —  Houston improved to 5- against the A's …

Carlos Gomez's rooster call leads to Rangers' big win over Blue Jays  —  ARLINGTON  —  Perhaps Texas Rangers center fielder Carlos Gomez will keep the rooster crowing.  —  Before his first at-bat Thursday afternoon in the homestand finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, Gomez came to the plate to the sounds of roosters crowing.

Iowa Cubs outfielder Mark Zagunis headed to big leagues  —  After Tuesday's Iowa Cubs game, outfielder Mark Zagunis talked about how he felt like he could have success at the big-league level.  —  He's about to get his shot to show that he can.  —  The Chicago Cubs are expected to promote …

Salvador Perez owes Miguel Cabrera a big ‘thank you’ after crushing first grand slam  —  Salvador Perez was the hero for the Royals in their come-from-behind, 6-4 win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.  But he got an assist from Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera.  —  After Boston relievers walked …

Goldschmidt homers as D-Backs rout Rockies, 10-3 (Jun 22, 2017)  —  DENVER (AP) Paul Goldschmidt and Chris Owings hit three-run homers, Zack Godley threw well into the eighth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday.  —  Goldschmidt finished with three hits …

Errors catch up to Cardinals in loss to lowly Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA  • This approach, even against the wallowing Philadelphia Phillies, was bound to catch up with the Cardinals eventually.  —  The team's two-city trip ended on a sour, though familiar, note as the Cardinals committed three errors …

Puig, Grandal power Dodgers past Mets 8-2 and into 1st place (Jun 21, 2017)  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) Another day, another power outburst by the Los Angeles Dodgers.  And the struggling New York Mets were in no mood for Yasiel Puig's antics.  —  Puig riled the frustrated Mets with a long look …

Athletics Designate Stephen Vogt  —  The Athletics have designated veteran catcher Stephen Vogt for assignment in the team's latest future-oriented move, per a club announcement.  Catcher Bruce Maxwell and first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson have been called up from Triple-A, with third baseman Matt Chapman hitting the DL.

Rangers place Jeremy Jeffress on DL with lower back strain  —  ARLINGTON  —  Ranger reliever Jeremy Jeffress was placed on the 10-day disabled list before Thursday's game with a lower back strain.  Jeffress felt pain during warmups two days ago but pitched anyway.

Padres CEO on Anthony Rizzo not getting suspended for hard slide: ‘Pure BS’  —  Ron Fowler isn't happy that the Cubs' first baseman wasn't disciplined for sliding hard into Austin Hedges  —  You are by now of course familiar with the Anthony Rizzo-Austin Hedges controversy.

Darvish motivated for Yankees bats, plus first meeting vs. Tanaka  —  ARLINGTON  —  Yu Darvish starts the Texas Rangers series opener Friday against the Yankees in New York.  —  For Darvish, it's not just another start.  He's facing fellow Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (5-7, 6.34 ERA) for the first time in the majors.

Votto: ‘Just think of me as the Canadian Ichiro’  —  Meet Brooks.  He is the team dog, ambassador and future bat dog for the Frisco RoughRiders.  He's also a speedster on the bases.  USA TODAY Sports  —  CONNECT  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - If asked, Joey Votto would consider participating …

Marlins looking to trade Hechavarria  —  The Miami Marlins are looking to trade veteran shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, according to a source with direct knowledge, as reported in my column in Thursday morning's print version of The Miami Herald.  —  Subsequent to that report …