Yankees' offense is quiet as they lose to the Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - CC Sabathia was doing his workhorse best to keep the Yankees in Friday's game.  —  Meanwhile, the Rays were busy shuttling in fresh pitchers at Tropicana Field, on a night that began with reliever Ryne Stanek serving as the “opener.”

Cody Bellinger's grand slam is big blow in Dodgers' win at New York  —  The ballpark shuddered upon impact.  A visceral groan rippled through Citi Field as Cody Bellinger's sixth-inning grand slam took flight.  Mets right fielder Jose Bautista stood in place and stared upward.

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.

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

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 …

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 …

Numbers tell the story of the Brewers' offensive ups and downs  —  In terms of run support, the Milwaukee Brewers' pitching staff has not asked much of the offense this season.  —  Just give us three runs and we'll take it from there.  —  Entering the weekend, the Brewers were 5-3 …

Colorado pitcher strikes out 12 in rout of Marlins  —  DENVER — Jon Gray struck out 12 in seven dominant innings, Nolan Arenado homered in Colorado's six-run fourth, and the Rockies won their fourth in a row by beating the Miami Marlins 11-3 on Friday night.

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.

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 …

Twins lose 8-1 to Texas as bats go quiet once again  —  Twins dazzle on defense but muster only three hits.  —  TEXT SIZE  —  If defenses could score, like they can in football, the Twins may have won Friday's game.  They executed over-the-shoulder catches on the run, short-hop scoops …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ichi-who?  Suzuki Sits on Mariners' Bench in Fake Mustache Disguise  —  Officially, Suzuki isn't allowed to be in the dugout during games under Major League Baseball rules.  He came off the Seattle roster in early May and moved into the team's front office as a special assistant to the chairman.