Kathy Weber used to be the only female team doctor in Major League Baseball.  Now, she's 1 of 3.  —  White Sox team doctor Kathy Weber at Guaranteed Rate Field for opening day on April 5, 2019.  (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Shortly after the White Sox won …

Marlins' Jorge Alfaro feels OK after being hit on follow-throughs on back-to-back days  —  Jorge Alfaro isn't in the lineup for the Miami Marlins for their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, but it has nothing to do with the two minor mishaps behind home plate in the first two games at Great American Ball Park.

First strike: Sharks earn series-opening win over Golden Knights  —  (CLICK HERE, if you unable to view this photo gallery on your mobile device.)  —  SAN JOSE — Forget about the troubles they had near the end of the regular season.  The Sharks got the start and the end result …

Yankees' Miguel Andujar reports progress with right shoulder injury  —  Yankees' Miguel Andujar (small tear, right labrum) plays catch for the first time since being diagnosed, at Houston on Wednesday  —  HOUSTON - Miguel Andujar merely played catch on Wednesday, making 25 soft tosses at a distance of 60 feet.

Cardinals Sign Matt Carpenter to Two-Year Contract Extension Through 2021 Season  —  The extension will take Carpenter through the 2021 season.  —  The St. Louis Cardinals have signed All-Star leadoff hitter Matt Carpenter to a two-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday.

Ranking MLB's ballpark foods!  —  You Cannot Be Serious is ESPN The Magazine's satire page.  Because, you know, this whole sports thing?  It's meant to be fun!  —  Chicago Cubs Ivy Salad: Featuring leaves plucked fresh from the outfield wall, this salad is also the only offering in the stadium not drizzled in au jus.

Why Iowa reliever Dakota Mekkes may be knocking on the door of his first big-league promotion  —  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.

Redbird food: Cardinals fans can flock to more than 20 nacho stands  —  St. Louis' signature dish is toasted ravioli, but a more prosaic offering is ubiquitous at Busch Stadium, and the Cardinals claim to hawk more of it than any other MLB team: nachos.  Specifically, nachos and meat.

Wieters making first start among many lineup changes for Cards  —  Matt Wieters will make his first start behind the plate this season for the Cardinals, and is one of numerous lineup changes made by manager Mike Shildt for the final game of a four-game series with the Dodgers.

Tigers Designate Mikie Mahtook For Assignment  —  The Tigers announced this morning that they've designated outfielder Mikie Mahtook for assignment.  His spot on the 25-man roster will go to fellow outfielder JaCoby Jones, who has been reinstated after opening the season on the injured list due to a shoulder sprain.

Umpire alleges MLB, Joe Torre discriminating against minorities  —  Umpire Angel Hernandez made a bevy of allegations against Major League Baseball and executive Joe Torre in a previously sealed list of items he's sought permission to speak about related to his federal racial discrimination lawsuit filed …

Warriors get their wish, will face Clippers in first round  —  Klay Thompson subscribes.  You can too for just 11 cents a day for 11 months + receive a free Warriors Championship book.  Sign me up!  —  MEMPHIS, TENN. - Klay Thompson spoke his wish into existence.

Why question-filled present for Red Sox mirrors what future could look like  —  For those in Boston panicking about the Red Sox's sequel to a World Series championship starting with a 3-9 record and the worst run differential in the American League, fear not.  That thing in the distance — it's not the sky falling.