Season likely over for David Wright due to neck surgery, those close to Mets captain fear his career could soon be over, too  —  The Mets officially need a third baseman.  —  After weeks therapy and oral and local medications, David Wright has decided to have surgery to repair the herniated disc in his neck.

Twins closer Glen Perkins to miss remainder of season  —  All-Star pitcher likely to have labrum surgery  —  All-Star closer Glen Perkins will miss the rest of the season because of a torn labrum and rotator cuff problems that will likely require surgery, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Mets place Juan Lagares on DL  —  NEW YORK — The Mets placed center fielder Juan Lagares on the disabled list Thursday.  —  The move came a day after Lagares' existing thumb injury flared up, and he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ichiro Suzuki collects 4,257th hit, says record not an intended goal  —  SAN DIEGO — Ichiro Suzuki doubled in the ninth inning Wednesday off San Diego Padres reliever Fernando Rodney for his 4,257th hit spanning the Japanese and North American major leagues, surpassing Pete Rose's record total in Major League Baseball.

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.

Garcia a changed man defensively since return from Triple-A  —  Adonis Garcia hit .421 with two homers in his past five games before Wednesday, but it was the Braves third baseman's defense that had people talking.  —  Garcia had only one error in 16 games at third base since returning …

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).

Sources: Two groups post bids in $4.1 billion range to buy UFC  —  Bidding to buy the UFC is drawing closer to an end, sources told ESPN on Thursday.  —  The two bid groups, WME-IMG in conjunction with Dalian Wanda Group, and China Media Capital, had similar bids in the $4.1 billion range, sources said.

Lewis Loses No-Hit Bid vs A's on Leadoff Double in 9th  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 16, 2016, 5:16 P.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Colby Lewis of the Texas Rangers lost his no-hit bid against Oakland on a leadoff double in the ninth inning that glanced off the glove of rookie right fielder Nomar Mazara.

Welcome to the Family  —  With Father's Day coming up, Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez sat down with one of the biggest dads around — his friend David Ortiz.  Ever since Hanley came to the big leagues from the Dominican Republic, Big Papi has been a father figure to him.

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 …

Albert Almora glad Cubs aren't rushing him despite first-round status  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Manager Joe Maddon intimated Wednesday that it may be in the best interests of Albert Almora Jr. to play on a daily basis — even at Triple-A Iowa — once Jorge Soler eventually returns from the 15-day disabled list.

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.

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 …