Chirinos, Dominguez lead the way for DSL Dodgers Robinson  —  , (AP) — Yhostin Chirinos tripled and doubled, driving in four runs as the DSL Dodgers Robinson topped the DSL Marlins 13-5 on Wednesday.  With the victory, the DSL Dodgers Robinson swept the short two-game series.

MLB renders verdict on Luke Heimlich, but will it be a life sentence?  —  They scouted him, analyzed him, debated over him, and a few teams actually spoke directly to him.  —  But, in the end, no one would touch him.  —  Forty rounds passed in Major League Baseball's amateur draft.

Butler's homer leads Pawtucket to 8-1 win over Louisville  —  PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Dan Butler hit a three-run home run in the second inning, leading the Pawtucket Red Sox to an 8-1 win over the Louisville Bats on Wednesday.  With the loss, the Bats snapped a five-game winning streak.

Gary Sanchez is back in a slump, though the Yankees' lineup helps hide his struggles  —  TORONTO — Aaron Boone maintains Gary Sanchez is healthy now, no longer feeling the effects of the calf cramping that dogged him in Texas.  —  But Sanchez has three hits in his last 36 at-bats …

Diamondbacks edge Giants 3-2, spoil Bumgarner's season debut  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Madison Bumgarner's mere presence back on the mound and healthy after all these months meant so much to the San Francisco Giants, even in defeat.  —  But the big lefty is a perfectionist …

Nelson, Wagner carry Tampa to 4-1 win over St. Lucie  —  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Wagner homered and had two hits, driving in two, and Nick Nelson hurled seven scoreless innings as the Tampa Tarpons beat the St. Lucie Mets 4-1 on Wednesday.  —  St. Lucie had runners on first and second …

For openers for Rays on Wednesday?  How about Jonny Venters  —  Veteran lefty reliever Jonny Venters has been stacking up accomplishments, starting with his April 25 return to the majors, his first appearance since 2012 as he recovered from multiple elbow issues.  —  On May 15, he got his first big-league win since 2012.

Cubs' Albert Almora Jr. trying to build on success against right-handers  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses his relationship with former Jets quarterback Joe Namath and shortstop Addison Russell's status on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Baseball: GW's Pasteur, Winters Mill grad, drafted by Yankees  —  George Washington University's Isaiah Pasteur, a Winters Mill High School graduate, was drafted June 6, 2018 by the New York Yankees in the 13th round of the MLB Draft.  (Courtesy of George Washington Athletics / Manny Fernandez)

Benson leads Lake County to 8-5 win over Dayton  —  EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Will Benson hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Lake County Captains defeated the Dayton Dragons 8-5 on Wednesday.  —  Benson hit a grand slam in the first inning off Adrian Rodriguez and then hit a solo homer in the eighth off Wendolyn Bautista.

BUFFERY: Blue Jays sinking fast but Donaldson still believes  —  TORONTO — If you're a Blue Jays die-hard and still think this submerging outfit has a chance to make it to the playoffs, I implore you not to go to the Fangraphs website and punch up the playoff odds.  —  Fangraphs is not a fly-by-night baseball website.

Phillies pick one of Roy Halladay's former players in MLB draft  —  Matheu Nelson flew in a plane with “captain” Roy Halladay just three days before the former Phillies pitcher's fatal crash.  He played for Halladay in high school, caught Halladay's son and spent the last seven months honoring his former coach's memory.

Diamondbacks Acquire Jon Jay  —  The Diamondbacks announced that they've acquired outfielder Jon Jay from the Royals in exchange for minor league left-hander Gabe Speier and minor league right-hander Elvis Luciano.  Infielder Kristopher Negron has been designated for assignment to clear roster space.

Sthormes' single leads Lakeland over Jupiter in 8 innings  —  JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Andres Sthormes hit a two-run single in the top of the eighth inning to help lead the Lakeland Flying Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Share your favorite memories of Cardinals great Red Schoendienst  —  There was a good reason Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst, who died at his home Wednesday night at age 95, could be called “Mr. Cardinal.”  —  He played for, coached and managed the Cardinals for more than half a century …

Andrelton Simmons says DL is possibility after ankle sprain  —  Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons suffered a sprained right ankle and could be headed to the disabled list after injuring himself on the dugout steps Tuesday night.  —  “Nothing is broke, but I sprained it pretty decent …

Molina starts back-to-back games as Cards aim to bounce back  —  Coming off an ugly 7-4 loss to Miami on Tuesday, the Cardinals will be looking to get back on track Wednesday when they host the Marlins in the middle game of a three-game series at Busch Stadium.  Game time is 7:15 p.m.

Cincinnati Reds complete MLB Draft, plan to sign more picks with new minor league team  —  After three days and 41 selections, the Reds completed their 2018 MLB Draft class on Wednesday evening.  —  The numbers: 21 pitchers, 15 high schoolers, five catchers and the hope that a few players eventually work …

Cardinals load up on college pitchers in rapid-fire day three of draft  —  The third day of the MLB Draft moves so fast, that you'll likely miss a pick if you step away from the online telecast.  —  Follow along for a look at the Cardinals' day three picks:  —  Round 11 (No. 333 overall): Chris Holba, RHP

Cincinnati Reds look to get Wandy Peralta back to 2017 form  —  Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani talks about making his first Major League start since September 2016.  He gave up four runs and six hits in five innings against the Rockies on Tuesday.  The Enquirer/Bobby Nightengale  —  CONNECT