John Lackey's performance serves as a warning to Mike Montgomery  —  Cubs starter John Lackey: “There's a fine line between good and bad.”  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Manager Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs have an abundance of confidence that left-hander Mike Montgomery will pitch …

Joe Klein, who served as GM for Rangers, Indians and Tigers, dies at 75  —  PHILADELPHIA — Joe Klein, who was a general manager for three Major League Baseball teams before spending the past two decades as executive director of the independent Atlantic League, has died.  He was 75.

Doug Fister fires one-hitter as Boston Red Sox rout Cleveland Indians  —  CLEVELAND — It was all Doug Fister, from start to finish.  —  Fister pitched a one-hitter and Eduardo Nunez had a home run and a career-high five RBIs as the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians …

Rumor Central: Tyson Ross on thin ice in Rangers' rotation?  —  After another rough outing, Tyson Ross might have pitched himself out of a spot in the Texas Rangers' rotation.  —  Ross needed 98 pitches to get through 3 2/3 innings Tuesday night against the Angels, allowing three runs and seven hits with four walks in a 10-1 defeat.

Manfred says MLB plans to policy on fan behavior for 2018  —  DETROIT (AP) — Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball plans to issue a policy on fan behavior for all ballparks next season.  —  Manfred spoke Tuesday while visiting Comerica Park before Detroit hosted the Yankees.

Cardinals move Rosenthal to 60-day DL, promote lefty Sherriff  —  ST. LOUIS  • The Cardinals have reorganized their roster and revealed the direction an injury is likely to take closer Trevor Rosenthal.  —  Rosenthal, who has had his right elbow examined over the past week for possible damage …

Tanner Roark, Washington Nationals bullpen hold off Houston Astros  —  HOUSTON — Quality starting pitching and a revamped bullpen are carrying the Nationals through their injury woes, and facing the challenge of an opponent as talented and injury-ravaged, Washington got more of the same to maintain its positive momentum.

Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals shut down Colorado Rockies in thriller  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals went from a one-hitter to clinging to a one-run lead with the bases loaded in the ninth and closer Kelvin Herrera exiting with an injury.  —  Danny Duffy did not allow …

Brewers rally behind Shaw to beat Giants 4-3  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Their big bats stymied by spacious AT&T Park, the Milwaukee Brewers got two big defensive plays late and a key two-out swing from Travis Shaw to gain ground in the NL wild-card race.  —  Manager Craig Counsell even got …

Gary Sanchez leads Yankees to 13 runs, Masahiro Tanaka sharp in win over Tigers  —  DETROIT — The Yankees provided Masahiro Tanaka with plenty of run support in his return from the disabled list.  —  Gary Sanchez's 493-foot, two-run homer in the first inning highlighted a 16-hit attack …

World Series or bust!  Here's what the Dodgers must do down the stretch  —  Perhaps the most stark expression of pure joy I've witnessed during this long baseball season came last weekend in Detroit.  —  Before Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers …

Reds Designate Blake Wood, Select Contract Of Alejandro Chacin  —  The Reds have announced a series of transactions designed to get some fresh arms to the majors.  In moves with 40-man implications, righty Blake Wood was designated for assignment while the team selected the contract of fellow right-hander Alejandro Chacin.

Phillies promote pitching prospect Drew Anderson  —  Drew Anderson, who was just promoted to triple A a day earlier, joined the Phillies on Wednesday, but his role here was uncertain.  —  The Phillies said on Tuesday that they planned to start Jake Thompson on Thursday …

Mariners Designate Leonys Martin, Activate David Phelps  —  The Mariners have designated outfielder Leonys Martin for assignment, per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (via Twitter).  Martin's active roster spot will go to David Phelps, who was activated from the 10-day DL.

Brad Ausmus: 'You've got to throw strikes and you;ve got to get outs'  —  Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus isn't happy with the inconsistency shown by Matthew Boyd and the rest of the team's pitching staff, and he made that known Tuesday night.  —  Boyd allowed seven runs and seven hits …