Masahiro Tanaka could pitch in Yankees' simulated game by late next week  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Masahiro Tanaka will be on a mound on Sunday.  —  For the first time since his twin hamstring strains, the right-hander will toss a bullpen session at Tropicana Field.

Yoenis Cespedes' return to Mets lineup uncertain, updates on Jay Bruce and Noah Syndergaard  —  The 16-word medical update the Mets provided on their $110 million Cuban slugger Yoenis Cespedes Friday didn't exactly illuminate or suggest encouraging news for Mets fans thinking the player nicknamed …

Party-crashing Phillies aren't going anywhere  —  WASHINGTON — There was a DJ in the Washington Nationals pregame clubhouse.  —  Not clubhouse DJ Gio Gonzalez, but like, a real DJ.  With a turntable and speakers and lights and everything.  Because that's how Davey Martinez rolls.

Gray strikes out 12 in Rockies' 11-3 win over Marlins  —  DENVER (AP) No sooner did Jon Gray get into trouble in the first inning than he got out of it.  It was a pattern he would emulate throughout the night.  —  Combining power pitching with sleight of hand, Gray struck out 12 in seven dominant innings …

Cubs offense sputters and Jose Quintana ineffective in 6-3 loss to Reds  —  Photos from the Cubs-Reds game from the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, June 22, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  As ballparks go, Great American Ball Park doesn't really live up to its name.

Aguilar connects in 9th for 2nd HR, Brewers beat Cards 2-1  —  Jesus Aguilar homered to break up rookie  —  Jack Flaherty's no-hit bid in the seventh inning, then homered again in the ninth to lift the  —  St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Friday night.  —  Both teams got just three hits.

James Shields rocked, White Sox rolled in season-worst 8th straight loss  —  Photos from the White Sox's doubleheader against the Athletics from U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, June 22, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  James Shields' four-run second inning — with the Athletics getting help …

Royals longtime shortstop Alcides Escobar ‘hits good as a center fielder’  —  HOUSTON  —  He waved his arms to call for a flyball.  He stopped on the first few jogs out of the dugout to explain what he was up to when asked by a curious Astros player or umpire.

Roberto Osuna, Blue Jays' all-star closer, suspended under MLB's domestic violence policy  —  Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna has agreed to a suspension through Aug. 4 under baseball's domestic violence policy, discipline that will cause him to miss about half of the season.

Praise Jesus!  —  Jesus Aguilar was a longshot to make the Brewers' Opening Day roster this spring.  With a strong showing in Arizona though, he managed to crack the crowded 25-man roster, at the expense of Keon Broxton.  With Eric Thames and Ryan Braun expected to platoon at first base …

Arizona Diamondbacks at Pittsburgh Pirates … PITTSBURGH - Baseball people always say there's no commodity more valuable than young starting pitching, and the Diamondbacks appear to have let a starter get away for nothing in the offseason.  —  The Kansas City Royals plucked right-hander Brad Keller away …

Report: Hanley Ramirez Being ‘Eyed’ In Federal, State Investigation  —  BOSTON (CBS) — This week, rumors and whispers have begun to surface about former Red Sox player Hanley Ramirez.  Late Friday afternoon, some details have been added to the picture.  —  Ramirez is “being eyed in connection …

Machado's HR in 15th leads Orioles past Braves  —  Manny Machado broke a 14-game homerless streak with a two-run shot in the 15th inning to give the Orioles a 10-7 win over the host  —  Atlanta Braves on Friday at SunTrust Park.  —  Craig Gentry was hit by a pitch to open the inning and was sacrificed to second.

Longtime Cubs-Dodgers rivalry gets intense reboot  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon: ‘They hit the ball well but we were in the right spots.  Great plays all the way around.’ (Mark Gonzales)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs and Dodgers resume their 142-year-old rivalry Monday night in Los Angeles …

Bryce Harper says he'll participate in Home Run Derby if he makes 2018 All-Star Game  —  Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper said Friday he would participate in the Home Run Derby at his home ballpark as long as he makes the National League all-star team.  —  “So count me in for the Derby …

Pitching out of the Cincinnati Reds bullpen suits Amir Garrett's personality well  —  Once Amir Garrett saw the home-plate umpire signal a called third strike, he let out a yell and clapped his hands three times as he walked toward the dugout.  —  Entering in the seventh inning Thursday …

Iowa Cubs pitcher Alec Mills makes the most of tough 2017 season  —  Triple-A baseball came to Des Moines in 1968 with the Iowa Oaks, and the Iowa Cubs have carried the torch since 1982.  Here's a collection of some of the biggest names and best players during that time.  Mark Marturello and Michael Zamora/The Register