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.

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.

“This is our home,” catcher Yadier Molina said.  “We've got to defend our home.”  —  For years, the Cardinals' downtown ballpark served as a launch pad toward October.  From 2010 to 2015, the Cardinals averaged 51 home wins a season, and twice they won 54 or more home games.

CC Sabathia struggles against Angels and falls short of strikeout mark  —  ANAHEIM — Wednesday just wasn't CC Sabathia's night.  The veteran lefty made his third start of the season looking for just six strikeouts to reach the lofty milestone of 3,000 for his long and winding down career.

Column: Try Not to Suck lager is Joe Maddon's latest venture.  But will Chicagoans keep soaking up his products if he's managing elsewhere in 2020?  —  Joe Maddon launches his new beer, Try Not to Suck lager, Tuesday at Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago.  (Zbigniew Bzdak / Chicago Tribune)

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.

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.