Next Slide  —  Go through the gallery to see The Detroit News' midseason grades for the Detroit Tigers, compiled by Chris McCosky.  Click here if you have trouble viewing the gallery.  —  Detroit — This is an odd thing to say riding a seven-game losing streak into Game 81 …

As Phillies find their way, playing teams like the Yankees helps |  Bob Ford  —  The three-day invasion of Citizens Bank Park by fans who have endured the lifelong burden of front-running with the most successful franchise in baseball history came to a blessed end on Wednesday evening.

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 …

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.

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks: 'I've had troubles ... but this is one of the toughest'  —  Cubs' Kyle Hendricks after his shortest start in almost four years: 'I'm just searching right now.' (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  As the Cubs await the results of Yu Darvish's bullpen …

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 …

Mets' bullpen crumbles, blows it for Zack Wheeler in loss to Pirates  —  Abbey Mastracco, Staff Writer, @AbbeyMastracco  —  NEW YORK — If the Mets really are sellers at the trade deadline, as assistant general manager John Ricco said they may be before Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates …

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 …

White Sox seek first four-game win streak of season vs. Twins  —  The Chicago White Sox have a chance to complete their first three-game sweep of the season when they face the Minnesota Twins in the series finale Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.  —  Chicago (28-51) …

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.