The List: Five To Watch At The Futures Game  —  The Futures Game rosters announced Thursday should be one of the better groups of prospects the game has seen in recent years.  —  More than half of the rosters are filled with Top 100 Prospects-there are 26 players from our most recent …

Make way for Dustin Fowler, the Yankees' latest exciting call-up  —  Dustin Fowler during a spring exhibition game AP  —  SEE ALSO  —  Another day, another Baby Bomber joining the Yankees' youth-infused first-place push.  —  Dustin Fowler has been called up by the Yankees …

Cubs' Kris Bryant could be sidelined until next week  —  WASHINGTON — Kris Bryant was out of the Chicago Cubs' starting lineup for a series finale at Washington, a day after spraining his right ankle, and could be sidelined until next week.  —  The reigning National League MVP turned …

Braves Designate Bartolo Colon  —  The Braves announced that they have designated veteran righty Bartolo Colon for assignment.  Atlanta selected the contract of southpaw Rex Brothers to take his roster spot.  —  It always hurts to drop a player who's owed a big salary — in this case …

Bibens-Dirkx's role unknown after Friday start  —  CLEVELAND  —  Just as Austin Bibens-Dirkx is beginning to slide into the routine of being in the Texas Rangers' rotation, his start Friday could end up being his last for an extended stretch.  —  That assumes, of course …

Asdrubal Cabrera now says he'll play any position for Mets  —  Asdrubal Cabrera apparently has had a change of heart regarding his future with the New York Mets.  —  Five days after requesting a trade because the Mets moved him from shortstop to second base, Cabrera told the New York Post that he was backing off the demand.

Royals at Tigers: Live updates and analysis  —  The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m. Thursday at Comerica Park.  Kansas City Star reporter Rustin Dodd and other Star reporters and editors will provide updates during the game.  —  Never miss a local story.

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.

Trea Turner Diagnosed With Broken Right Wrist  —  Nationals shortstop Trea Turner has been diagnosed with a broken right wrist, reports Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post (on Twitter).  There's no timetable for a return to the roster at this point, she adds.

Cubs rally in 9th inning for 5-4 win over Nationals  —  Photos from the Cubs-Nationals game on Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Washington.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  With Kris Bryant out because of a right ankle sprain, the Cubs reached deep Thursday to rally for a 5-4 victory over the host Nationals.

Nationals To Sign Kevin Jepsen  —  The Nationals have agreed to a deal with righty Kevin Jepsen, according to Chris Cotillo of SB Nation (Twitter link).  It's a minors pact with a July 26th opt-out opportunity, Jon Heyman of Fan Rag tweets.  —  Jepsen, who'll soon turn 33 …

Silencing his doubters, Indians' Jose Ramirez deserves All-Star nod  —  CLEVELAND — Since he was a child in the town of Baní in the Dominican Republic, Jose Ramirez always heard he was too small to ever make it to the major leagues.  —  “I started playing little league in a place known as Fortuna.

Armed with new cleats, Vargas excited to debut against former team  —  Ildemaro Vargas was clearly excited, the rookie that was just called up to the majors smiled and shook hands as he entered the clubhouse, ready for his major league debut.  —  It will be a sweeter debut than he could have imagined …

Detroit Tigers' Alex Wilson thinks he knows why he's struggling  —  Free Press sports writer Jeff Seidel and Anthony Fenech discuss the potential trade market for the Tigers' Alex Avila and Justin Verlander.  Recorded Wednesday, June 28, 2017.  Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press