Ex-Rangers lefty Holland returns to ‘where it all started’  —  Derek Holland slept in his own bed at his Metroplex home for the first time in months, once he finally got in it early Thursday after his Chicago White Sox played a night game in Los Angeles.  —  The former Texas Rangers starting pitcher …

John Henry says Red Sox will lead effort to change name of Yawkey Way  —  The Red Sox have had enough.  —  At a moment when racial tensions have escalated rapidly and the removal of Confederate statues acts as a flashpoint for violent and racially divisive protests, the Red Sox are ready …

Aaron Judge and Didi Gregorius Provide Big Hits as Yankees Top Mets Again  —  There are many reasons the Yankees sit firmly atop the American League wild-card standings: the star outfielder Aaron Judge; the All-Star starter Luis Severino; and the stellar bullpen, including Dellin Betances, Tommy Kahnle and others.

Rick Renteria on receiving Cubs World Series ring: ‘A classy gesture’  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria called receiving a Cubs World Series ring “a classy gesture” by the team on Wednesday, AUg. 16, 2017.  (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Beantown meltdown: Cardinals furious after Fenway fiasco  —  Boston's Jackie Bradley Jr. slides home with the winning run as the relay throw gets away from St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday.  The Red Sox won 5-4.  (AP Photo)  —  BOSTON

Mets put infielder Jose Reyes on 10-day disabled list  —  NEW YORK (AP) Jose Reyes has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the New York Mets with a sore left ribcage.  —  Fellow infielder Wilmer Flores remains out of the lineup Thursday night against the Yankees with a similar injury.

Ervin, Votto lead Reds past Cubs despite Chicago's 6 homers  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Phillip Ervin hit a two-run homer to snap a tie in the seventh inning and had four RBIs in his first major league start as the Cincinnati Reds rebounded from blowing a nine-run lead to defeat the Chicago Cubs 13-10 on Thursday.

Pirates knock Wainwright from game after third inning  —  PITTSBURGH  • The hex Adam Wainwright was able to hold over the Pirates for an inning ended in the third inning.  —  With two outs, Wainwright was unable to retire a batter to finish the inning before the Pirates had opened …

Nationals Activate Shawn Kelley, Place Ryan Madson On 10-Day DL  —  The Nationals have swapped out right-handed relievers, per a club announcement.  Shawn Kelley has returned from a long run on the disabled list, replacing Ryan Madson on the active roster.  Madson is headed for his own DL stint.

Diamondbacks' De La Rosa to undergo 2nd Tommy John surgery  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Rubby De La Rosa will undergo a second Tommy John surgery.  —  Manager Torey Lovullo made the announcement Thursday before the Diamondbacks play the Astros.

Detroit Tigers ‘curious’ about Joe Jimenez's velocity drop  —  Right-handed reliever said after the 12-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday that there are no issues with his health  —  ARLINGTON, Texas - Brad Ausmus isn't concerned.  —  But the manager admitted after the Detroit Tigers' 12-6 loss …

Phillies Designate Pedro Beato, Select Contract Of Pedro Florimon  —  The Phillies have designated righty Pedro Beato for assignment.  He'll make way for the activation of infielder Pedro Florimon, who is joining the active roster.  —  Beato made just one appearance for the Phils before landing on the DL …

Yankees put 1B Garrett Cooper on 10-day DL, recall Tyler Austin from Triple-A  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees have put first baseman Garrett Cooper on the 10-day disabled list because of tendinitis in his left hamstring and promoted Tyler Austin from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.