Woman who rescued Comerica Park goose is a veterinarian … CONNECT  —  Catherine Roach could sense a problem at Wednesday night's game between the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels.  —  As Comerica Park groundskeepers tried to shoo a Canadian Goose off the field during a sixth-inning rain delay …

Nationals, Braves set for NL East showdown  —  The streaking Washington Nationals will look to put some distance between themselves and the Braves in the National League East when the two front-running clubs open a four-game series Thursday at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.

Which Braves deserve your All-Star vote?  —  Fan voting for the 2018 All-Star game opens Friday.  —  Fans can vote for All-Star starters up to 35 times — five times maximum in a 24-hour period.  —  The pitchers and reserves will be selected through a player ballot with input from the commissioner's office.

Column: White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu comfortable playing in the shadows  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses the team's defensive mistakes against the Indians on Monday, May 28, 2018.  (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The only question for Jose Abreu is: Why?

A frustrated Mickey Callaway is getting first taste of what it means to be a Met  —  ATLANTA  —  The circles have been growing under his eyes.  The perfectly manicured stubble looks a little grayer.  Mickey Callaway is trying to fight the Mets' recent stretch of injuries, devastating loss and just “same old Mets' Metsiness, head on.

Ex-Yankees pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws six no-hit innings for Rays in return from Tommy John surgery  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Even though he knew it was the best move to make, Tampa Bay right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was not happy when Kevin Cash pulled him after six innings.

NY Mets' David Wright seen throwing, playing catch for first time since 2017  —  NEW YORK - David Wright is making progress.  —  Well, sort of.  Maybe.  It's tough to tell sometimes.  But considering the Mets' captain probably hasn't thrown a baseball since September of 2017 …

Braves release Aaron Blair to open 40-man spot  —  The Braves released right-handed pitcher Aaron Blair on Thursday to open a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Peter Bourjos.  They also optioned outfielder Dustin Peterson back to Triple-A.  —  Blair, 26, was out for the season following shoulder surgery in April.

MLB notebook: Dodgers' Maeda is fourth of five starters on DL  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers placed righthander Kenta Maeda on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a mild left hip strain, leaving the club with four of their five starters from the opening-day roster sidelined with an injury.

Brandon Nimmo explains why he believes Mets' 4-1 win can be turning point  —  Robert Gsellman on his save against Atlanta Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  ATLANTA — After the Mets' 4-1 win over Atlanta on Wednesday night at SunTrust Park, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo said he believes the win could be a turning point.

Red Sox - Astros: An American League Championship Series Preview?  —  BOSTON, MA - MAY 30: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox reacts with Eduardo Nunez #36 and Andrew Benintendi #16 after hitting a two run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 30 …

Jose Ramirez improving, will throw live BP Friday  —  Braves reliever Jose Ramirez has progressed as he works his way back from right-shoulder inflammation that landed him on the disabled list April 18.  —  Ramirez has been rehabbing at extended spring training in Florida.

Nats' Adam Eaton: ‘My body is in a really good place’  —  Outfielder Adam Eaton, who has played just 31 games over his first two seasons with the Washington Nationals because of injuries, expects to be back with the team on June 8 after a rehab assignment.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Adrian Beltre activated from disabled list, will DH for Rangers on Thursday  —  SEATTLE - After his second two-week absence of the season, Adrian Beltre returned to the Rangers' lineup on Thursday.  —  The Rangers optioned outfielder Ryan Rua back to Triple-A Round Rock to make room for Beltre.

Reyes goes right back on the disabled list with lat strain  —  The Cardinals won't have to figure out how to employ six starting pitchers for a while.  Alex Reyes, who would have been the sixth, went back on the disabled list Thursday.  —  Reyes, who exited the 60-day disabled list …

Cincinnati Reds reliever David Hernandez working on adding another pitch  —  When Reds reliever David Hernandez was rehabbing from a sore right shoulder at the beginning of the season, he left one thing behind.  —  His cutter.  —  Hernandez focused on commanding his fastball and curveball …

Molina scheduled for rehab game on Saturday  —  Yadier Molina continues to take steps toward his return to action.  On Thursday, he caught Luke Weaver's bullpen session and then he made throws to second base from behind home plate, with manager Mike Matheny covering second base.

Reds Acquire Curt Casali  —  4:34pm: Casali has not been placed on the MLB roster to this point, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic (via Twitter).  Presumably, though, the team will select Casali's contract or otherwise bring another catcher up before its next game, which is tomorrow evening.