Phillies' Hoskins goes on DL with broken jaw  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a broken jaw that the team says likely will not need a surgical procedure.  —  Hoskins could be back in a matter of weeks instead of months, according to manager Gabe Kapler.

Reyes' lat strain is ‘significant’  —  Cardinals manager Mike Matheny met with Alex Reyes on Thursday to talk about the pitcher's MRI and its demoralizing results.  —  “I don't know how to properly describe it,” Matheny said.  “You could see it in his eyes.  He was beyond sad.”

Noah Syndergaard likely to miss 1-2 starts for Mets, Steven Matz to throw bullpen session Friday  —  Noah Syndergaard said Thursday his strained right index finger is feeling better but he will rest for a few more days before picking up a baseball and will probably miss one-to-two starts …

Braves quotes after Thursday's win against the Nationals  —  Braves quotes after their 4-2 win against the Nationals in Thursday's series opener at SunTrust Park, which moved Atlanta back into first place in the National League East.  —  On issuing consecutive walks and throwing seven straight balls to start game

Correa's 2-run shot helps Astros over Red Sox 4-2  —  HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa snapped an 0 for 10 slump with a two-run homer in the first and Tony Kemp and Jake Marisnick had an RBI each to help the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.

Detroit Tigers feeling goosed after series win over L.A. Angels  —  As the top of the ninth inning wound down on Thursday with the Tigers leading comfortably and closer Shane Greene needing only one more out for the team's best series win of the season, Mike Fiers began the party.

Nelson Cruz homer sparks Mariners to 6-1 win over Rangers  —  SEATTLE — Nelson Cruz hit a two-run home run to back another effective start by Wade LeBlanc, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers to a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.

Adrian Beltre activated off 10-day DL for Rangers  —  SEATTLE (AP) — The Texas Rangers activated third baseman Adrian Beltre off the 10-day disabled list before Thursday's series finale against Seattle.  —  Ryan Rua was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to clear a roster spot.

Cubs' Steve Cishek welcomes heavy workload  —  Joe Maddon: Very happy with Jose Quintana and Jason Heyward on Thursday night.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Steve Cishek doesn't mind the heavy workload he's received since joining the Cubs.

Friday's game  —  Marlins at Diamondbacks  —  Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262).  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Clay Buchholz (0-1, 1.64) vs. Marlins RHP Elieser Hernandez (0-2, 2.50).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM (620), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Buchholz has been terrific through …

Cincinnati Reds acquire catcher Curt Casili  —  A goose landed on the field during a rain delay at the Detroit Tigers game Wednesday night.  The ensuing chase ended with the goose flying into an LED board and falling two levels into the stands.  Luckily, a veterinarian was in the crowd.  (May 31) AP

Nelson, Sosebee and Wivinis shut out Lakeland, Tampa wins 3-0  —  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Nelson, David Sosebee and Matt Wivinis combined for a shutout as the Tampa Tarpons beat the Lakeland Flying Tigers 3-0 in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.

Padres finish winning May by beating Marlins  —  Jordan Lyles, who allowed two runs in seven innings, is congratulated after scoring during the second inning of the Padres victory over the Marlins on Thursday.  (Denis Poroy / Getty Images)  —  Privacy Policy

Bethencourt, Amaya lift South Bend over Great Lakes 11-5  —  MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Jhonny Bethencourt tripled and singled, scoring three runs while driving in two as the South Bend Cubs defeated the Great Lakes Loons 11-5 on Thursday.  —  Miguel Amaya homered and doubled with five RBIs for South Bend.

Detroit Tigers' Matthew Boyd a ‘real best friend’ to double amputee teen  —  Dakarai Moore II throws ceremonial 1st pitch to Tigers' Matthew Boyd on May 31, 2018.  Moore contracted a bacterial disease in '16, had legs amputated.  Chris Nelsen, Special to the Detroit Free Press  —  CONNECT

Mills leads Iowa to 9-2 win over Col. Springs  —  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Alec Mills struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings, leading the Iowa Cubs over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in a 9-2 win on Thursday.  —  Mills (3-4) allowed two runs and two hits while walking three to pick up the win.