Parker Messick flashes dominance, nearly breaks Guardians' no-hitter hex  —  CLEVELAND — Austin Hedges sat in a blue chair on a stage in the player interview room across the hall from the home clubhouse at Progressive Field, and he turned his back to his starting pitcher.

Jackson Merrill's walk-off double caps 5-run 9th for Padres  —  SAN DIEGO — Jackson Merrill made a soaring catch over the center-field fence to rob Julio Rodriguez of a home run, but he saved his best for last.  —  Merrill hit a walk-off two-run double to cap San Diego's five-run ninth inning …

Sources: MLBPA fires COO, human resources head with cause  —  The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation players commissioned in the wake of a federal investigation into alleged financial improprieties at the union, sources told ESPN.

MLB Power Rankings: Pirates Soar With Surprising Division Lead  —  It's time for our first power rankings since Opening Day, and a lot changed in those three weeks. … I know what you're probably thinking. … Baseball is a long slog of a season, yes, but we've already seen …

Behdad Eghbali's message to Chelsea fans: 'We care ... we're committed'  —  Behdad Eghbali has told Chelsea supporters that owners BlueCo are learning from their mistakes and are committed to bringing consistent success back to Stamford Bridge.  —  Disaffected fans will stage a protest march ahead …

The Royals' biggest issue proved costly again in loss to Detroit Tigers  —  The Kansas City Royals were in a familiar spot against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night at Comerica Park.  —  A close game in the late innings.  —  The Royals rode their starting rotation once again.

MLB umpire in Philadelphia for Phillies-Diamondbacks series assaulted in Center City, police sources say  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  A Major League Baseball umpire was among two victims allegedly robbed and assaulted in separate incidents last week in Center City, police sources tell CBS News Philadelphia.

Mets have no answer for Ohtani and Dodgers, Devin Williams implodes in club's 8th straight loss  —  LOS ANGELES — Mets owner Steve Cohen declared his optimism loudly late Tuesday night.  —  “Nobody likes to lose but I saw some green shoots tonight,” he tweeted after the Mets dropped their seventh in a row …

Sal Stewart's big night helped the Reds mash their way past the Giants  —  The Cincinnati Reds will take a win by any means, and with the way Sal Stewart's been hitting, they're happy to let him carry the load for the time being.  —  Stewart, the Reds' 22-year-old first baseman …

Diamondbacks hang on to defeat Orioles as Kelly wins season debut  —  José M. Romero Nick PiecoroArizona Republic  —  BALTIMORE — Geraldo Perdomo got on base and stole bases.  James McCann, after an ovation of appreciation from the crowd, threw out a runner trying to steal and picked off another at third base.

Cubs, Padres among teams interested in free agent Lucas Giolito: Sources  —  Share full article  —  With pitching injuries mounting across Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres are eyeing right-hander Lucas Giolito, league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday …

Real Madrid's Champions League exit will bring big change at the Bernabeu  —  Real Madrid's Champions League elimination by Bayern Munich will surely provoke another period of upheaval at the Spanish side, starting with Alvaro Arbeloa's position as manager.  —  The 43-year-old was only appointed …

Scenes from Jackie Robinson Day across the MLB  —  Across Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson Day is observed as players take the field wearing the same number in recognition of his legacy.  —  These images show moments from around the league as teams mark the occasion during regular-season play.