Ballbug: Walk-off homer barely a memory for Trayce Thompson heading into Friday's game (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)

The best and worst moments of Matt Harvey's career with the Mets — Matt Harvey's seven-year run in New York never lacked for drama. He burst onto the season as a dazzling power pitcher and earned the moniker The Dark Knight, which he embraced in full force. But missteps off the field and with Mets brass pockmarked his career.

Matt Ehalt / Daily Record: Where will Matt Harvey end up after the NY Mets?

Jerry Beach / UPI:
Rockies roll into New York to face desperate Mets

Discussion: Purple Row

Associated Press: MLB notes: New York Mets will cut ties with former ace Matt Harvey

Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
NY Mets manager Mickey Callaway confident things will turn around

Discussion: NorthJersey.com

Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets To Designate Matt Harvey

Discussion: Deadspin, Lone Star Ball, MLB Daily Dish and Amazin' Avenue

Bill Madden / New York Daily News: Yankees, Mets learning the hard lesson that you can never have too many pitchers

Guy Curtright / UPI:

First-place Braves hit home to face Giants — ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are in first place for the first time past April since 2014 and their fans finally get a chance to see one of the reasons why in a home uniform. — Rookie sensation Ronald Acuna Jr. makes his SunTrust Park debut Friday night …

Discussion: McCovey Chronicles and Talking Chop

Associated Press:

Teheran no-hitter into 7th, Braves blank Mets 11-0 for sweep — NEW YORK — After a three-game wipeout of the New York Mets, the Atlanta Braves were flying — and not just because they were heading home. — The first-place Braves — that's right, the NL East-leading Braves …

Discussion: MLB Baseball News …, Associated Press, Amazin' Avenue and Faith and Fear in Flushing

Associated Press:

LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Padres in Mexico, Kingham pitches again — A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday: — MEXICAN FLAVOR — Major League Baseball returns to Mexico in the regular season for the first time in nearly two decades when the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego play a three-game series in Monterrey.

Discussion: True Blue LA, Gaslamp Ball and Talking Chop

Associated Press:

Braves put shortstop Dansby Swanson on DL with sore wrist — ATLANTA — Shortstop Dansby Swanson was placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Atlanta Braves with left wrist inflammation. — Swanson was removed from Wednesday's game at the New York Mets in the sixth inning and did not play in Thursday's trip finale.

UPI:
Dodgers, Padres meet for weekend series in Mexico

Discussion: True Blue LA

Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

Lankford, Coleman headline newest Cardinals Hall of Fame class — Cardinals outfielder Ray Lankford awaits a pitch in a 2000 game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Post-Dispatch photo by Chris Lee. — Vince Coleman rounds third base in Game 3 of the 1985 National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium.

Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch: How will Pujols cap off his Hall of Fame career?

Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Rivalry on the field more intense for Cardinals now that Cubs rule NL Central

Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Viva El Birdos

Stu Durando / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

Cardinals option Gomber and Voit, activate Tuivailala and Sherriff — The Cardinals activiated pitchers Sam Tuivailala and Ryan Sherriff before Friday's opener of a three-game series against the Cubs at Busch Stadium. To make room, they optioned pitcher Austin Gomber and first baseman Luke Voit to Memphis.

Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune: Cubs' Ben Zobrist to bat leadoff, Javier Baez returns to No. 8 spot against Cardinals

Bucky Dent / UPI:
Fowler hoping slide over as Cardinals host Cubs

Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue, Bless You Boys and Viva El Birdos

Tom Withers / Associated Press:

Too long: Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians split lengthy doubleheader — The Indians Game 2 win was the 1,500th victory for Terry Francona, who became the 24th manager to reach the milestone. — CLEVELAND (AP) - The Blue Jays and Indians won't meet again until the first week in September.

Discussion: Batter's Box Interactive …, DRaysBay and Bluebird Banter

Tampa Bay Times: For starters, Blue Jays at Rays, 7:10 p.m.

Larry Fleisher / UPI: Hot Yankees host Indians in ALDS rematch

Bradford DoolittleESPN / ESPN:

Trade Machado now, tracking aces and MLB's next big thing — When does reality become reality? — No, I'm not trying to pose a “Matrix"-style riddle here. That was the question that popped in my mind when Orioles general manager Dan Duquette told the Baltimore Sun …

Discussion: Camden Chat

John Fay / Cincinnati.com:

Cincinnati Reds notes: When Jose Peraza finally gets an off day, Suarez will replace him at shortstop — Reds manager Jim Riggleman plans on giving shortstop Jose Peraza an off day at some point. — Friday night was Peraza's 31st start in 32 games. He's started every game since April 2.

Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:

Cincinnati Reds 2018: Pitcher Tanner Rainey hopes to cut down on walks from MLB debut — Back in the Reds' bullpen for the second time within the last month, Tanner Rainey hopes to make the most of his latest experience. — Rainey's first stretch in the big leagues had disastrous results …

Doug Miller / Associated Press:

Gordon gives Ichiro fitting tribute in Mariners' win vs A's — SEATTLE (AP) - Dee Gordon had a big night on the bases, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night in their first game since Ichiro Suzuki was moved from the roster to the front office.

Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:

Walk-off homer barely a memory for Trayce Thompson heading into Friday's game — Photos from the White Sox-Twins game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, May 3, 2018. — Chicago Tribune — Trayce Thompson probably would like to dwell a little more on his ninth-inning home run to help …

Bob Nightengale / USA Today:

Is Diamondbacks-Astros a World Series preview? The D'backs aren't afraid to dream — PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks realize there are still 21 weeks left on the baseball calendar, and early-season leads can melt quicker than a frozen margarita in the sweltering summer months in Phoenix.

Discussion: MLB Baseball News … and AZ Snake Pit

Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera could be headed to disabled list — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera is likely headed to the disabled list. — Though the Detroit Tigers are waiting to see how he feels on Friday afternoon, a pair of moves are in place should Cabrera be shelved for at least the next 10 days.

Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Baseball News … and Bless You Boys

Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:

Braves Select Jose Bautista's Contract, Option Preston Tucker — 1:38pm: The Braves have now announced that Bautista's contract has been select. Outfielder Preston Tucker was optioned to Triple-A to open a spot on the active roster for Bautista. — After a blistering start to the season …

Discussion: Sporting News, Talking Chop, MLB Baseball News … and MLB Daily Dish

Steve Habel / UPI:

Rangers try to keep momentum going vs. Red Sox — The Texas Rangers accomplished two things they haven't had much success with this season Thursday, getting hits and scoring runs off a left-handed pitcher and playing well enough to win at home. — Those achievements helped provide …

Discussion: baseballmusings.com

Discussion: Over the Monster

ESPN:

Radical Ideas Series: What if MLB teams could bid for more home games? — Welcome to the third and final installment of the Radical Ideas Series, in which we “fix” baseball not merely by limiting mound visits or even instituting pitch clocks but by revolutionizing the game's competitive structure …