Indians' Rajai Davis placed on 10-day DL with non-baseball-related medical condition  —  The Cleveland Indians placed outfielder Rajai Davis on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with a non-baseball-related medical condition.  —  The move is retroactive to Monday.

Former White Sox pitcher Dean Stone, unlikely winner in 1954 All-Star Game, dies at 87  —  The Washington Post  —  Dean Stone, a former pitcher for the White Sox and Washington Senators best known for earning the win in the 1954 MLB All-Star Game despite not retiring a batter …

Another strong start for Carlos Rodon as White Sox coast to 7-3 victory over Twins  —  Just one thing left to debate about the front end of future White Sox pitching staffs: Who is going to be Butch, and who is going to be Sundance?  —  Following Michael Kopech's impressive debut …

Daniel Murphy bats leadoff in his Cubs' debut  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Daniel Murphy will bat leadoff in his Cubs' debut Wednesday night against the Tigers at Comerica Park.  —  Murphy, acquired Tuesday from the Nationals after being claimed on waivers, will start at second base.

Making sense of the weird three-team race in the NL West  —  It has been several years since we've had a good division race in the National League West.  The Los Angeles Dodgers have won five straight division titles and weren't really threatened in any of those seasons.

MLB slate includes regular-season games in Tokyo, London and Mexico  —  NEW YORK — Major League Baseball said all 30 teams will start the 2019 season on March 28, the earliest Opening Day in history, excluding international openers.  —  The previous earliest Opening Day was March 29 of this year.

Yankees slugger Stanton touched by Miami reception in return  —  MIAMI (AP) The Yankees slugger choked up.  —  Giancarlo Stanton acknowledged being touched by the warm reception he received the first time he stepped to the plate Tuesday at Marlins Park.  —  He saluted the crowd, waved and patted his chest as he looked to the stands.

Cleveland Indians announce 2019 schedule, will host home opener April 1, MLB All-Star Game July 9  —  The Cleveland Indians have announced their 2019 schedule, will host the home opener on April 1 and the 2019 MLB All-Star Game on July 9.  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have announced …

Astros down Mariners in Seattle slugfest  —  Robinson Cano started at 3rd base, first time in his career  —  SEATTLE (AP) - Martin Maldonado and Tyler White each homered and had three hits, helping the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 10-7 on Wednesday night.  —  Maldonado had three RBIs and White had two.

J.D. Martinez tells D&K chemistry is biggest reason for Red Sox' success  —  There are lots of reasons why the Red Sox have the best record in baseball: prolific offense, dazzling starting pitching, a new manager.  But slugger J.D. Martinez attributes the team's success to chemistry above all else.

Cardinals homer in 14th straight game, beat Dodgers 5-2  —  LOS ANGELES — Even when the Cardinals run into each other, they can't lose.  —  Yadier Molina and Marcell Ozuna slugged two-run homers and St. Louis overcame a lack of communication in the outfield to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Robert Stephenson limits walks, but can't stop Milwaukee Brewers in Cincinnati Reds loss  —  MILWAUKEE - Representing the tying run in the top of the eighth inning Wednesday, Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett stepped into the batter's box with the bases loaded.

Jeff McNeil already seeing pitchers make adjustments, but he's handling them fine  —  Jeff McNeil on his 4-for-4 game in Mets' 6-3 win Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  NEW YORK — Part of the development of any young hitter is learning to adapt to the adjustments pitchers make to them as more data becomes available.

Injured Cubs star Kris Bryant is close to starting a rehab assignment  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kris Bryant is close to embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment, but closer Brandon Morrow's right arm will require more tests before the Cubs can script a schedule for his return.

Freeman, Acuna secure Braves' sweep in Pittsburgh  —  The Braves completed a sweep of the Pirates because Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna are, more often than not, the best players on the field.  —  Wednesday's 2-1 win topped off a successful series in Pittsburgh, where the Braves had lost 12 of 16 coming in.

How Matt Carpenter went from hitting .140 in mid-May to potential MVP  —  Through good times and slumps, Matt Carpenter finds structure in the familiarity of his routine.  When he was hitting .140 in mid-May, Carpenter faithfully arrived at the park at 1 p.m. before home night games and 3 p.m. on the road.