Recent errors by Cubs' Javier Baez ‘surprising’  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon quickly corrected a local radio reporter who said Javier Baez's offense speaks for itself.  —  “His defense speaks for itself,” said Maddon, referring to the dazzling stops and powerful throws from his middle infielder.

Rangers Rangers: A connection to Harvey, but how much would be gained by adding him?  —  ARLINGTON  —  Rougned Odor is scheduled to head to Double A Frisco on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment after his strained left hamstring cleared all the final tests with the Texas Rangers' medical people.

Christian Villanueva: Playing MLB game in Mexico ‘dream come true’  —  MONTERREY, Mexico — San Diego third baseman Christian Villanueva will become just the third Mexican to play a regular-season major league baseball game on home soil when the Padres begin a weekend series against the Dodgers on Friday.

Miguel Andujar's game-winning hit saves Yankees following bullpen implosion against Indians  —  The kids are all right.  The bullpen... not so much.  —  Rookie sensation Gleyber Torres continued his dominance since being called up - launching his first major-league home run …

Bautista debuts, Acuna draws fans but Braves lose to Giants  —  ATLANTA — Braves manager Brian Snitker liked what he saw from Jose Bautista, Atlanta's new third baseman.  —  Even though the Braves' five-game winning streak was snapped, Snitker watched Bautista double off the wall …

3,000 hits: After Albert Pujols, club will grow more exclusive  —  Albert Pujols became the 32nd member of the 3,000 hit club when the Los Angeles Angels first baseman reached the milestone on Friday against the Seattle Mariners.  —  It's the fourth consecutive season we've seen a player reach …

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 …

With Miggy on the mend, Detroit Tigers' prospect Grayson Greiner gets call  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was the longest game of Grayson Greiner's life.  It was, in a word, miserable.  —  The Tigers' catching prospect was going about his business on what figured to be a normal game day for Triple …

FANTASY PLAYS: A week at Coors Field perfect for streaming  —  For the first time this season, we get a week full of Coors Field games.  You'll want to load up on hitters from the Rockies, Angels and Brewers, while avoiding the pitchers in those matchups.  Don't worry, though.

Pirates hit three homers, top Brewers 6-4  —  Starling Marte hit an inside-the-park home run, one of three Pittsburgh Pirates homers Friday in a 6-4 win over the host Milwaukee Brewers.  —  Corey Dickerson hit an upper-deck shot and David Freese hit a homer in the ninth for the Pirates …

Jose Altuve, David Peralta pitching in to get baseball equipment to Venezuelan youth  —  Children in Venezuela are in dire need.  With food shortages, the lack of available healthcare, affordable medicine and other necessities caused by an unprecedented economic and political crisis …

Rodriguez, Rivera lead West Michigan to 4-1 win over Cedar Rapids  —  CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Reynaldo Rivera homered and had two hits, and Jesus Rodriguez allowed just three hits over seven innings as the West Michigan Whitecaps beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 4-1 on Friday.

Cleveland Indians designate INF Gio Urshela for assignment  —  Both Urshela and fellow infielder Erik Gonzalez were out on minor league options, which meant a decision had to be made.  —  The Indians were forced to say goodbye to one of their most beloved young prospects Friday …

Ramos leads Okla. City over Col. Springs 5-1  —  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Henry Ramos doubled and singled as the Oklahoma City Dodgers defeated the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 5-1 on Friday.  The Sky Sox saw their five-game winning streak come to an end with the loss.

Rockies hang onto defeat Mets  —  NEW YORK — Charlie Blackmon homered as Colorado raced to a big early lead, and the Rockies hung on to beat the New York Mets 8-7 on Friday night for their third straight win.  —  Hours after the Mets said they are cutting ties with former ace Matt Harvey, another New York starter struggled.

Martinez leads Springfield over NW Arkansas 9-1  —  SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Jeremy Martinez had two hits and scored three runs as the Springfield Cardinals beat the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 9-1 on Friday.  —  Up 2-1, the Cardinals extended their lead with five runs in the fifth inning …

Harper homers twice, Nationals beat Phillies 7-3  —  WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper wasn't impressed to learn the distance of his mammoth home run in Friday night's 7-3 win over the Phillies.  —  Told his second homer of the game had travelled 473 feet, Harper replied: “It's not how far.  It's how many.”

Golden's double leads Asheville to 4-3 win over Rome  —  ROME, Ga. (AP) — Casey Golden hit a run-scoring double in the first inning, leading the Asheville Tourists to a 4-3 win over the Rome Braves on Friday.  —  The double by Golden, part of a two-run inning, gave the Tourists a 1- lead …