Pirates at Diamondbacks prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for May 28  —  Its Wednesday, May 28 and the Pirates (20-36) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (27-28).  —  Paul Skenes is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Zac Gallen for Arizona.

Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola's return from sprained ankle slower than expected  —  PHILADELPHIA — Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola said his return from the injured list with a sprained right ankle was progressing slower than expected and that he probably needed to make a minor league rehabilitation start.

Phillies star Bryce Harper leaves game with bruised elbow when hit by pitch, X-ray negative  —  PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia star Bryce Harper left Tuesday night's game against Atlanta in the first inning after he was hit near the right elbow by a 95.3 mph fastball from Braves starter Spencer Strider.

White Sox trade C Matt Thaiss to Tampa Bay and reinstate C Korey Lee from injured list  —  NEW YORK — The Chicago White Sox traded Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays and reinstated fellow catcher Korey Lee from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.  —  Chicago received minor league outfielder Dru Baker …

MLB Power Rankings: Phillies grab the top spot, Padres slip as Michael King lands on IL  —  Featured in this week's MLB Power Rankings, the red-hot Phillies make their first appearance at the top, Tarik Skubal has his best-ever start, the Padres lose Michael King, Marcelo Mayer loses his car keys …

Jacob deGrom fails to record strikeout for first time in MLB career  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom had a start like no other he's ever had in the major leagues.  The two-time Cy Young Award winner didn't strike out a batter for the first time in his career.  —  “I actually didn't know that.