Braves 1B Freddie Freeman leaves game after taking pitch off left wrist  —  Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman left Wednesday night's 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit in the left wrist by a pitch.  —  Freeman was struck by a Hoby Milner 90 mph pitch …

Column: When it comes to conclusions on the Cubs after 15 games, best to avoid extremes  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses starter Tyler Chatwood's command issues against the Cardinals on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Thames, old story for Cincinnati Reds in a 2-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE - It was the same, old story Wednesday as it was Tuesday.  Or Thames, old story.  —  The Reds managed only three hits, they got a decent outing from the starter, and Eric Thames' two-run home run …

NY Mets: Mickey Callaway being selective when getting Jose Reyes at-bats, playing time  —  NEW YORK — Mickey Callaway believes Jose Reyes will heat up at the plate.  Until he does, the Mets manager has to be selective when it comes to getting Reyes at-bats.

LaMarre's single lifts Twins over Indians 2-1 in 16 innings  —  Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios throws in the fourth inning of the final game of a two-game Mayor League Series against the Cleveland Indians at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Dixon Machado, Miguel Cabrera power Detroit Tigers to 6-5 win  —  The early-season story of a young Detroit Tigers team with nothing to lose — a team that keeps fighting the weather and fighting back late in games — continued on Wednesday with a 6-5 comeback victory against the Baltimore Orioles.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ‘absolutely not’ wavering on using Kenley Jansen  —  SAN DIEGO — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts won't hesitate to send Kenley Jansen out for save opportunities despite the closer's shaky start to the season.  —  “Absolutely not.

Yankees sign 1B/OF Lind to minor league deal  —  NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have signed first baseman/outfielder Adam Lind to a minor league deal.  —  The Yankees announced the contract on Wednesday.  Lind will report to the team's complex in Tampa, Florida, for extended spring training.

Mariners recall OF Ben Gamel, option LHP Ariel Miranda  —  SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners are going with five outfielders for now after recalling Ben Gamel from Triple-A Tacoma and optioning left-handed pitcher Ariel Miranda back to the minors.  —  Seattle's roster shuffling finally allowed …

Pirates avoid sweep, pound Rockies 10-2 … Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)  — GENE J. PUSKAR

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton's sluggish start drawing boo's  —  Here's a thought for all those kind-hearted Yankees fans who get their kicks booing and jeering Giancarlo Stanton:  —  You're not helping.  —  The club's new slugger can proclaim all he wants that the Bronx cheers he continues …

Diamondbacks' Walker out for season with UCL tear  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker is headed for season-ending surgery to repair a partial elbow ligament tear.  —  The 25-year-old Walker pitched just two innings in his last start Saturday at Los Angeles before departing due to discomfort in his right arm.

Detroit Tigers' Mahtook battling through demotion: ‘Gut punch for sure’  —  TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Mud Hens manager Doug Mientkiewicz said he began to understand some of Mikie Mahtook's issues over an initial 45-minute conversation.  —  “I didn't ask one thing about his swing,” Mientkiewicz said Tuesday afternoon at Fifth Third Field.

Athletics sweep White Sox with bases-loaded single in 14th inning for 12-11 victory  —  Photos from the White Sox-Athletics game at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Matt Olson singled off the left-field wall with two outs …