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.

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.

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 …

Gary Sanchez says he's due to bust out soon despite early struggles for the Yankees  —  BOSTON - Giancarlo Stanton's prolific strikeout pace has drawn plenty of attention, providing some cover for other Yankees who haven't exactly sprinted out of the gate.  —  Such as Gary Sanchez.

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 …

Padres OF Manuel Margot placed on 10-day DL with bruised ribs  —  The San Diego Padres have placed center fielder Manuel Margot on the 10-day disabled list with bruised ribs.  —  The move was announced before Wednesday afternoon's game at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies.

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.

Kepler hits 2nd HR, connects in 9th, Twins beat Astros 9-8  —  Max Kepler hit his second home run of the game, connecting for a solo drive with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the  —  Minnesota Twins bounced back from a late collapse to beat the  —  Houston Astros 9-8 on Wednesday.

Dodger Stadium officially lands first All-Star Game since 1980  —  LOS ANGELES — The wait is over.  —  Baseball's All-Star Game is returning to Dodger Stadium in 2020 for the first time since 1980, thanks in large part to the upgrades made by the team's ownership in recent years.

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 …

Seager's homer in 8th sends Mariners past Royals 4-2  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Scott Servais reclined in a chair in the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium, a big smile on the Seattle manager's face, and spoke before the first reporter could ask a question.  —  “Long road trip, happy road trip,” he said.

A's prospect A.J. Puk has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months  —  Touted Oakland Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk had Tommy John surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles and is expected to miss 12 to 18 months.  —  Puk was shut down after experiencing biceps soreness that eventually went to his forearm.

Next Slide  —  CLEVELAND — The starting pitching has been very good over the first 10 games for the Detroit Tigers.  So good, the rotation has combined for a 2.93 ERA through Tuesday's games.  —  Michael Fulmer, who will start the final game of a four-game series against the Indians on Thursday …

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 …

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.