Media Views: Cards' game on Facebook draws small audience, but comes across as advertised  —  Cardinals fans made it through “telegeddon,” Major League Baseball's move of the Redbirds' game Wednesday afternoon against Milwaukee from conventional television to exclusive video streamed on social media colossus Facebook.

N.Y. Yankees worth $4 billion per Forbes list, $3 billion more than Tampa Bay Rays  —  The Tampa Bay Rays are the lone team valued at less than $1 billion in the latest annual valuations of Major League Baseball clubs by Forbes.  That's more than $3 billion less than the New York Yankees, who again topped the list.

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo blames hotel bed for back issues, DL stint  —  We now know Anthony Rizzo's sleep number is 10 ... as in the number of days he'll be spending on the disabled list.  —  The Chicago Cubs first baseman believes his recent back troubles are the result of a bad night's sleep …

2 for 22: McCutchen walks off SF again, this time vs D-backs  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew McCutchen is making quite the first impression on his new team and fans.  —  McCutchen hit a bases-loaded single for his second walk-off of his first homestand at AT&T Park, lifting the San Francisco Giants …

Mookie Betts' aggressive approach pays dividends in rout of Yankees  —  BOSTON — If not for intermittent drizzle Tuesday evening, television cameras would've been focused on twin New York Yankees sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton as they took aim at the Green Monster in batting practice.

Padres' Perdomo hopes to keep Rockies reeling  —  DENVER — The San Diego Padres will send Luis Perdomo to the mound Wednesday, hoping he can overcome his minimal but dismal history at Coors Field and that they can sweep the slumping Colorado Rockies.  —  Perdomo (1-1, 6.00 ERA) …

Nationals DFA Montero, reinstate Wieters, put Eaton on DL  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Catcher Miguel Montero has been designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals after going 0 for 11 in four games this season.  —  In other moves before facing Atlanta on Wednesday …

Angels have best start since '82 after 11-1 win at Texas  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Trout and Andrelton Simmons each homered, Albert Pujols had two more hits in his push to 3,000 and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 11-1 on Tuesday night.

Dodgers hope for more good Wood vs. A's  —  LOS ANGELES — Look no further than the starts of Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood to see what has ailed the defending National League champions for close to two weeks now.  —  Wood, who will make his third start of the season Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics …

Javier Baez proposes to longtime girlfriend Irmarie Marquez  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Now that he has a World Series ring - not mention that flashy rope necklace - Javier Baez is about to add another piece of jewelry to his collection: A wedding band.  —  Baez proposed to his longtime girlfriend Irmarie Marquez last week.

Cincinnati Reds notes: Good news on Suárez, Price addresses hot-seat talk  —  Homer Bailey put the Reds in a chance to win Tuesday with a two-hit, one-run performance in six strong innings, but the Reds couldn't finish and lost 6-1 to fall to 2-8 on the season The Enquirer/Adam Baum

MLB's African-American population regains lost ground; can growth continue?  —  BOSTON - It's certainly not worth celebrating, but Major League Baseball has at least made back the loss of African American players that a year ago resulted in a historic low.  —  The African-American population increased …

Braves RHP McCarthy injures left shoulder on fielding play  —  WASHINGTON - Atlanta Braves right-hander Brandon McCarthy was pulled after hurting his left shoulder reaching to grab a throw while covering first base.  —  McCarthy left after recording the last out of the fifth inning of his start …

Otto leads Charleston to 3-1 win over Rome  —  ROME, Ga. (AP) — Glenn Otto threw six scoreless innings, leading the Charleston RiverDogs over the Rome Braves in a 3-1 win on Wednesday.  —  Matt Wivinis allowed a run, but struck Garrison Schwartz out with a runner on first to end the game for his second save of the season.

Grullon hits two homers as Reading defeats Portland 12-4  —  READING, Pa. (AP) — Deivi Grullon hit a pair of homers, leading the Reading Fightin Phils to a 12-4 win over the Portland Sea Dogs on Wednesday.  —  Kyle Martin and Damek Tomscha also homered for the Fightin Phils.

Travis d'Arnaud Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear  —  Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud has been placed on the 10-day DL, the team announced.  He has been diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, Tim Britton of The Athletic tweets.

Inside the game: A big Gabe Kapler decision, and the Phillies' approach at the plate |  David Murphy  —  Tuesday night offered us another window into Gabe Kapler's in-game managerial philosophy.  It was the seventh inning, and J.P. Crawford had just given the Phillies a 2-1 lead …

Your New Favorite Reliever Power Rankings: Eight guys to love you've never heard of  —  There are 750 active major leaguers on any given day, and roughly 730 of them are relief pitchers.  This year, more than seven relievers have appeared, on average, per game, which is a record pace.