Detroit Tigers players on Bosio's firing: 'It's not a good day here' … The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday afternoon that they had fired pitching coach Chris Bosio, effective immediately, for insensitive comments made to a team employee that violated team policy.

Manny Machado sweepstakes are underway - and Dodgers are favorites to acquire him  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing it coy, acting as if they can't take on money, won't give up prized prospects, and aren't hellbent on returning to the World Series again.  —  Don't be fooled.

Luis Severino, who's faced Red Sox twice this season, will start against rivals in Yankee Stadium matchup on Sunday night  —  PHILADELPHIA - Luis Severino has said he isn't scared of any team, and he'll get another shot against the Red Sox on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

John Ricco says Mets will be sellers  —  Assistant GM says team will be active as trade deadline approaches and will consider offers for Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard.  —  The Mets are embracing their 2018 fate as trade-deadline sellers.  —  Assistant general manager John Ricco …

Zach Eflin has made huge jump to be key member of Phillies' rotation  —  Zach Eflin appears to be making the leap from roster filler to impact starting pitcher.  This is not something anyone would have predicted in spring training, but it's also something that maybe could have been predicted if you knew Eflin's history.

Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo a big fan of Deven Marrero's defensive ability  —  MIAMI - It's safe to say that Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has a soft spot in his heart for backup utility infielder Deven Marrero.  —  Like Marrero, Lovullo was a career backup infielder …

Matt Kemp loses appeal, will serve 1-game suspension vs. Cubs  —  Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp lost his appeal and will serve his one-game suspension Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs.  —  “Matt will watch the game somewhere, not from the dugout, and we'll play a man short,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

Every general manager's No. 1 priority for the second half  —  No MLB team can afford to take a year off.  Whether they are contenders, a year or two away, or heading downhill in need of a rebuild, all teams must work to further their goals.  With inaction not being a reasonable option …

Angels reliever Jake Jewell leaves game on stretcher after play at plate  —  Los Angeles Angels reliever Jake Jewell had to be taken off the Fenway Park field on a stretcher after a play at home plate in the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox.

Carl Edwards Jr. could be back with Cubs real soon  —  Cubs' Yu Darvish on when he might come off the disabled list: 'It's still day-by-day.' (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' rotation remains in flux, but Carl Edwards Jr. could rejoin the bullpen next week.

Detroit Tigers prospects mailbag: Will Beau Burrows move up soon to Triple-A?  —  Welcome to the weekly Free Press Detroit Tigers prospects mailbag, which is now open to any of your questions.  Submit questions on Twitter @GeorgeSipple or by e-mail at gsipple@freepress.com.

Zack Cozart To Undergo Shoulder Surgery  —  The Angels announced tonight that infielder Zack Cozart has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder that will require surgical repair.  The Angels didn't provide a timetable for his return, though it seems unlikely that he'll be able to recover in time to return in 2018.

The best pitching performance ever for all 30 teams  —  On May 4, Gerrit Cole pitched one of the best games you will ever see.  He fired a 16-strikeout shutout against the Diamondbacks, allowing just one hit and one walk.  As a remarkable side note, Cole didn't strike any batters …