Yanks' Frazier to IL; Stanton's recovery hits snag  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — On the day the New York Yankees finally got back one reinforcement from their 13-man injured list, manager Aaron Boone disclosed some less promising news about two other banged-up stars.

Rangers didn't want to promote Hearn until summer.  He is likely starting Thursday  —  The pitching prospect the Texas Rangers wanted to keep in the minor leagues until at least the All-Star break will instead be making his MLB debut Thursday after only four starts at Triple A Nashville.

Detroit Tigers' Josh Harrison changed his stance to snap his slump.  Here's how  —  BOSTON — Josh Harrison issued a homework assignment to reporters.  —  Harrison was discussing manager Ron Gardenhire's assessment of his day at the plate after the Detroit Tigers' doubleheader sweep over the Red Sox.

Ramirez, Bauers get key hits as Indians beat Marlins 6-2 … CLEVELAND - Jose Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, Jake Bauers' eighth-inning single scored the go-ahead run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Wednesday.  —  Martin Prado's two-out homer for Miami tied …

Ervin Santana struggles again as White Sox lose 4-3 to Orioles  —  Photos from the White Sox's 4-3 loss to the Orioles on April 24, 2019, in Baltimore.  —  An unusual second-chance home run enabled the Orioles to put a satisfying finish on a homestand that began with four straight defeats.

Cubs' Javier Baez is among the best players Joe Maddon has managed  —  Photos from the Cubs-Dodgers game on April 24, 2019, at Wrigley Field.  (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon paused for a few seconds before answering if Javier Baez was the best player he's ever managed.

With Bader back, Cardinals consider shuffle to keep outfield production surging  —  The outfield that welcomed Harrison Bader back from injury Wednesday is not the one he left, and that has manager Mike Shildt considering how best to get Bader back up to speed without slowing the surge …

Opportunistic Yankees walk away with the win over Angels  —  Cody Allen may have put it best Wednesday afternoon, when the struggling reliever was discussing his demotion from the closer role with a group of reporters outside the Los Angeles Angels clubhouse.  —  “This game is humbling,” the veteran right-hander said.

Iowa manager says Addison Russell is ‘locked in and ready to rock’  —  Addison Russell arrived at Principal Park Wednesday afternoon to begin what could be a short stint back in the minors.  One of his first stops there was the office of Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey.  —  “I think he's pretty excited,” Pevey said.

Mike Soroka strikes out seven in latest learning experience  —  Mike Soroka demonstrated Wednesday why so many believe him to be a pitching savant.  —  The right-hander had a shoulder issue interrupt his roster bid in spring training, but now beyond his ailments, he's illustrating why he's …

Pete Alonso's leadership making early difference for Mets  —  Pete Alonso walked into camp for Mets spring training with a direct plan of action.  He was going to make the Opening Day roster and he was not taking no for an answer.  —  Fortunately for the rookie, that rejection never came.

Cubs' Strop loses car, gets save on ‘crazy day’  —  CHICAGO — Cubs closer Pedro Strop had to cut short talking with the police regarding his stolen car on Wednesday, just in time to secure the save in a wild 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  Strop said his car was stolen earlier in the day.

Blue Jays finally promote Vlad Guerrero Jr. for Friday debut  —  The waiting is over, the training wheels are off: Vlad Guerrero Jr. is a big league baseball player.  —  After much babying and service-time manipulation, the Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that baseball's hottest of hotshot prospects will be a minor-leaguer no more.

Clippers 129, Warriors 121: Warriors fail to close out series  —  OAKLAND - Unlike the regular season, the Warriors had plenty sources of motivation.  —  They could close out a playoff series early.  They could rest and prepare for the Houston Rockets for the next three days.

Diamondbacks' hit parade keeps on rolling in Pittsburgh  —  PITTSBURGH - So far in this series against the Pirates, the Diamondbacks have rallied late for one win, then took a tense one-run victory for a second.  On Wednesday night, there was no need for a comeback, no need to bite fingernails.