Miguel Andujar, Tyler Wade produce in first MLB start as Yankees clobber White Sox 12-3  —  CHICAGO — Miguel Andujar and Tyler Wade got their chance on Wednesday night because of injuries.  —  In their first-ever MLB starts, both Baby Bombers took full advantage.

Steven Matz's gem provides Mets with much-needed boost … MIAMI — Steven Matz had pitched just badly enough for the Mets to lose in his previous two starts, but Wednesday night he left little to chance.  —  Pounding the strike zone, Matz enticed the Marlins into swinging.

Indians hope to cure woes at home against Rangers (Jun 29, 2017)  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians will try to salvage a mediocre homestand when they host the Texas Rangers on Thursday in the final game of a four-game series.  —  For the Indians, it's the final game of a seven-game homestand …

Perez, Moustakas homer to lift Royals over Tigers  —  DETROIT (AP) — There was no way any Detroit outfielder was going to catch this drive by Salvador Perez.  —  A night after he was robbed of an extra-base hit by the center fielder, Perez hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning …

Cincinnati Reds recap: Team rebounds after blowing lead to beat Milwaukee Brewers  —  The Cincinnati Reds continued to hit home runs, but earned the winning run of their 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park with speed instead of power.  Here are the main storylines.

Thursday's game  —  Cardinals at Diamondbacks  —  Where: Chase Field (roof hotline: 602-462-6262).  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin (6-7, 4.89) vs. Cardinals RHP Lance Lynn (5-5, 3.86).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM (620), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Corbin is 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA in his past three starts.

Cubs lose Kris Bryant to ankle sprain in 8-4 loss to Nationals  —  Chicago Tribune  —  An uneven start that general manager Jed Hoyer described as a “slog” might be facing its first critical test.  —  Kris Bryant, the 2016 National League Most Valuable Player, turned his right ankle …

Reddick and Springer lead Astros over Athletics 11-8  —  Oakland struck out 17 times; loss ended 4-game win streak  —  HOUSTON - Houston manager A.J. Hinch didn't even take a second to think about it when he was asked about how well Josh Reddick has been playing lately.

Padres beat Braves 7-4 as Colon struggles again … Luis Perdomo pitched five scoreless innings and  —  Cory Spangenberg contributed two RBIs apiece as the  —  Atlanta Braves 7-4 on Wednesday night.  —  San Diego's Carlos Asuaje and  —  Erick Aybar had three hits each.

Hanley Ramirez wasn't aware he's batting poorly vs. left-handed pitchers this season  —  BOSTON — Did you know Hanley Ramirez is batting .143 against left-handed pitchers this season?  Neither, it seems, did Ramirez.  —  Out of the Boston Red Sox's lineup for a third consecutive game Wednesday night …

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon headed back to DL  —  San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with the same injury that sidelined him in May.  —  Melancon, who was sidelined nearly two weeks in May with a right pronator strain, had a recurrence of the injury.

Revere gets wacky winner in Angels' 3-2 victory over Dodgers (Jun 28, 2017)  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Ben Revere reached base on an error, advanced on a wild pitch and then scored the winning run on a passed ball and a throwing error caused by Cameron Maybin's walk-off strikeout.

Philadelphia Phillies: Can Aaron Altherr's success at the plate last?  —  Joe Piazza/FanSided via Call to the Pen  —  Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr is in the middle of a breakout season at the plate, but can he keep things up?  —  The Phillies are a tough team to watch these days.

Ranking the rebuilders: In search of the next Astros  —  From time to time, nearly every organization must enter a rebuilding process.  —  You know the signs when you see them: Veterans are pared from the roster along with their exorbitant contracts.  Resources are shifted toward the draft, scouting and development.

Rockies' rookies face tall task as mid-summer approaches  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland noticed the difference last Saturday at Dodger Stadium.  —  A team he had held to a total of two runs in two previous starts was onto him.