Glen Perkins Has Torn Labrum; Season-Ending Surgery Likely  —  Twins closer Glen Perkins has been diagnosed with a torn labrum that will likely require season-ending surgery, reports La Velle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.  Neal notes that the extent of the tear, at this point …

A really big hit in Japan: Suzuki picks off Rose's total  —  TOKYO (AP) Ichiro Suzuki's latest milestone has been a really big hit in Japan.  —  Newspapers published special editions for the morning rush hour, the national broadcaster led with the news, and fans and dignitaries paid tribute Thursday …

Colorado Rockies designate Jose Reyes for assignment  —  The Colorado Rockies designated embattled shortstop Jose Reyes for assignment Wednesday in a move general manager Jeff Bridich described as “best for the organization.”  —  “At the end of the day we felt that it was best that we part ways …

Mets' David Wright to have surgery for herniated disc in neck  —  The New York Mets announced Thursday that third baseman David Wright will undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck and there is no timetable for his return.  —  Wright, 33, was placed on the disabled list on June 3 …

Phillies' Alec Asher Receives 80-Game PED Suspension  —  Phillies right-hander Alec Asher, who has spent most of the season with the club's Triple-A affiliate, has been suspended 80 games for after testing positive for a testosterone-related performance enhancing drug, reports Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter).

Odor: ‘Perhaps he was wrong, and perhaps I was also wrong’  —  Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been a regular starter in the Texas infield for three seasons, but he didn't become a household name until last month, when he threw the punch heard 'round the world.

Cubs To Promote Willson Contreras  —  The Cubs will promote top catching prospect Willson Contreras before tomorrow's game, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  The team's plan is to carry three catchers for the time being, he adds, though the team was already doing so with Miguel Montero …

Springer homer keys Astros' 4-1 win over Cardinals  —  St. Louis Cardinals' Aledmys Diaz hits a three-run home run in the fifth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.  At left is San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey.

Rays Beat Mariners on Bases-Loaded Walk in 13th  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 12:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mike Montgomery walked Logan Morrison with the bases loaded in the 13th inning to bring in the winning run in the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.

Meet Tim Lynch, the All-Star autograph chaser turned Yankees draft pick  —  Tim Lynch spent his childhood hunting down the likes of Miguel Cabrera and Lorenzo Cain for autographs.  As of this week, he's playing in the New York Yankees organization.  —  A box of donuts, that was the lure.

Wong expands his repertoire by playing center field  —  Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com  —  Kolten Wong's route back to the majors took a detour this week as the organization relocated the second baseman to another position, one not roadblocked by an All-Star in the big leagues.