Padres pitcher Jered Weaver retires after 12-year career  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres right-hander Jered Weaver announced his retirement before San Diego played the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.  —  Weaver, a three-time All-Star, battled health issues since signing with the Padres in the offseason.

Mets third baseman David Wright rehabbing in Florida with intention to return this season, says Sandy Alderson  —  David Wright is going through his rehab in Florida with the intention of getting back this season, Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Wednesday.  —  After a year and a half without playing …

Sonny Gray wins first game as Yankee; Aroldis Chapman struggles, tweaks hammy … NEW YORK — Sonny Gray and the Yankees could walk off with smiles after another win in the Subway Series.  Everyone except closer Aroldis Chapman.  —  Gray outpitched Jacob deGrom, Jacoby Ellsbury …

BC-AP Sports Preview Digest  —  Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Wednesday.  A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:  — CHICAGO - The signed bid to purchase the Miami Marlins by a group including Derek Jeter is expected to be discussed …

M's get some relief, edge Orioles  —  The Seattle Mariners won't go winless on their only homestand in August.  And if they can pull out another a victory on Wednesday in the finale in the seven game showing, well, that would be a series victory over the Baltimore Orioles and some glimmer …

Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud to play third base vs. Yankees Wednesday night  —  Remember when the Mets had too many infielders?  Yeah, seems like a long time ago.  —  After they dealt Neil Walker and Lucas Duda, the Mets were hit with two injuries Wednesday that forced them to get creative …

Tigers' Ian Kinsler says umpire Angel Hernandez ‘needs to find another job’  —  Ian Kinsler isn't afraid to share how he really feels about umpire Angel Hernandez.  —  Kinsler was ejected from Monday's Tigers-Rangers game and Tuesday he was vocal in criticizing the umpire to reporters …

Trout says it's ‘good for baseball’ that Harper's injury isn't bad  —  WASHINGTON — Mike Trout watched as Bryce Harper injured his left knee slipping on a base and remembered his own experience.  —  The Los Angeles Angels' center fielder jammed his left thumb sliding into a bag in late May and missed six weeks with a torn ligament.

CC Sabathia to return to Yankees this weekend, Masahiro Tanaka throws off of flat ground  —  CC Sabathia remains on track to return for the Yankees this weekend against the Red Sox.  The left-hander tossed a 25-pitch bullpen Wednesday and came away feeling ready for his projected Saturday start.

The Subway Series is a reminder that Brooklyn deserves a Major League baseball team  —  It's been 60 years since the Brooklyn Dodgers headed west.  With the Subway Series underway, there's no better time to consider making New York City a three-team town once more.  —  Bring on the Brooklyn Robinsons.

Aaron Judge smacks a home run into third deck at Citi Field … Aaron Judge put a jolt into the Subway Series on Wednesday night, destroying a hanging breaking ball from Robert Gsellman and sending it 457 feet into the third deck at Citi Field.  —  It left his bat with an exit velocity of 117 mph.

Blue Jays Designate J.P. Howell, Mike Ohlman  —  The Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that they've designated veteran left-hander J.P. Howell and catcher Mike Ohlman for assignment.  The moves will clear roster space for right-hander Dominic Leone (activated from the bereavement list) …

Stanton homers in 6th straight, Marlins fall 9-4 to Giants … MIAMI (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered in his sixth consecutive game to give him a major league-leading 44, but the Miami Marlins fell 9-4 to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.  —  Stanton hit a solo shot …

Pina's homer rallies Brewers to 7-6 win over Pirates … MILWAUKEE (AP) — Home runs have been key to the  —  Milwaukee Brewers' production this season.  —  The suddenly resurgent Brewers hit five more Wednesday, including Manny Pina's deciding two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Brewers to a 7-6 win over the

Gallo on a roll as Rangers host Tigers (Aug 16, 2017)  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Tigers and Rangers conclude a three-game series Wednesday with 33-year-old pitchers — Detroit right-hander Anibal Sanchez and Texas lefty Cole Hamels — facing off in the rubber match.

Gary Sanchez is heating up, could be the difference-maker for Yankees in postseason race  —  Gary Sanchez has started to heat up at just the right time, and the Yankees need that to continue on a consistent basis if they're going to stave off the rest of the pack in the American League Wild Card race and qualify for the playoffs.