Athletics at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 1  —  It's Thursday, May 1 and the Athletics (16-15) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (16-15).  Jeffrey Springs is slated to take the mound for the A's against Tyler Mahle for Texas.

Pirates fan who fell 21 feet to field still in critical condition  —  PITTSBURGH — The fan who fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during Wednesday night's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs remained in critical condition Thursday morning.

Diamondbacks place Justin Martinez on 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation  —  NEW YORK — The Arizona Diamondbacks placed reliever Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation after after his velocity dipped while he failed to record an out against the New York Mets.

Padres Insider Reveals Jackson Merrill's Target Return Date  —  The San Diego Padres have had quite a few All-Stars on the injured list this season, but they are expected to get some assistance in the form of a superstar next week.  —  Insider Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune revealed …

MLB Wealth Transfer Drives Fierce NL West Competition  —  SAN DIEGO - The transfer of playing wealth from the American League East to the National League West is palpable, says veteran San Diego Padres outfielder Jason Heyward, who offered an acute analysis of the issue.

Yasmani Grandal makes call on Red Sox' future, but for how long?  —  Veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal has the ability to opt out of his minor league deal with the Red Sox on Thursday, but instead he plans to stay put at Triple-A Worcester.  —  Grandal will not exercise his May 1 opt …

Royals option Noah Cameron to Triple-A after he took a no-hitter into the seventh in his MLB debut  —  The Kansas City Royals optioned Noah Cameron back to Triple-A Omaha after the left-hander took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his big league debut against the Rays in Tampa Bay.

Rangers put Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list with a rib muscle strain  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers placed catcher Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list with a mild left intercostal strain and recalled right-hander Caleb Boushley from Triple-A Round Rock for their game against the Athletics.

Odds by Reds option Alexis Diaz to Triple-A  —  CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds optioned struggling closer Alexis Diaz to Triple-A hoping he can regain the form that helped him earn 37 saves and an NL All-Star appearance in 2023.  —  “We decided to let him try to figure out, get right in Triple-A,” manager Terry Francona said.