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.

Orioles may have hard time getting big return for their relievers  —  BALTIMORE — If it seemed too good to be true, that's because it was.  —  In the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles overcame a one-run deficit against a Seattle Mariners team that has spent …

Yankees' strategy for Red Sox series didn't help vs. Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Boone's decision to steal two extra days of rest for CC Sabathia cannot be second-guessed when dealing with a veteran pitcher at the end of June.  —  The glitch in the plan was that the Yankees turned …

Matt Kemp's game, and his life, have been on the upswing since his return to the Dodgers  —  The pregame music was loud and energetic, and Matt Kemp was bouncing along to it after taking his turn in the batting cage at Dodger Stadium one day this week.  “I'm livin' my best life,” he sang, and improbably enough, he is.

Bregman's 2-run shot gives Houston 7-6 win over Blue Jays  —  HOUSTON — It isn't very often that Alex Bregman whiffs on two straight fastballs, so when he did so in the ninth inning on Wednesday it left Houston's third baseman a bit upset.  —  Fortunately for the Astros …

Kyle Hendricks searching for answers when Cubs need him to deliver  —  LOS ANGELES — Frustrated.  Perhaps even exasperated.  Pick a similar adjective and it would probably fit the description of Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks' mood right now.  After the second-shortest outing …

Mets ownership challenges John Ricco in Sandy Alderson's absence  —  NEW YORK — One day after Mets' general manager Sandy Alderson announced his leave of absence to undergo cancer treatments and then essentially stepped down from his post, assistant general manager John Ricco was able to shed …

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 …

Gavin Wallace becoming ‘totally different pitcher’ in Pirates system  —  Gavin Wallace didn't become a full-time pitcher until his senior year at Madison High School.  Even after three seasons at Fairfield (Conn.) University, Wallace knew he still had a lot to learn.

Encarnacion, Chisenhall HR; Bieber sharp as Tribe top Cards  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — After a rough debut, Cleveland Indians rookie Shane Bieber has found his routine.  —  Edwin Encarnacion and Lonnie Chisenhall hit back-to-back homers, Bieber pitched six strong innings and the Indians beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Wednesday night.

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.

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.

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.

Royals' Mondesi is playing with confidence.  A connection to a lost friend has helped  —  MILWAUKEE  —  Five months ago, the Royals signaled to former top prospect Adalberto Mondesi they weren't ready to hand him the starting job at shortstop.  They signed Alcides Escobar to a one-year contract …