Yanks break out fog machine, strobe after big win  —  NEW YORK — Remember “Club Dub” in Chicago?  Well meet the bouncing, bass-bumping version in the Bronx.  —  At times in what has been a difficult, challenge-filled season mostly marred by an ever-growing injured list, the New York Yankees have still found occasions to celebrate.

Mets survive first trip through the rough and tumble NL East  —  Now that the Mets have pocketed a first-look at their competition, how do they square up in the gritty National League East?  —  In the stretch of the Mets' first 18 games (10-8), only two meetings - against the Twins - were outside of the division.

MLB Headlines  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Frankie Montas spent too much time pitching from behind in his first start against Houston nearly two weeks ago.  Given another chance, Oakland's rookie right-hander flipped the script and maintained the upper hand to end the longest winning streak in the majors this season.

New Comiskey Park opened on April 18, 1991, and the White Sox have been tweaking it ever since  —  White Sox fans applaud during player introductions at opening day of new Comsikey Park on April 18, 1991.  (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

'He's got a lot of weapons to go to': Mike Minor is pitching like a No. 1 starter for Rangers  —  ARLINGTON — A word of advice: It's probably best not to tell Mike Minor he's ill-equipped to accomplish something.  —  A high school teacher tried it once.  —  “He told me to play all the sports …

Carlos Carrasco K's 12, Cleveland Indians sweep Seattle Mariners with 1-0 win  —  Jake Bauers' solo homer was the only offense the Tribe needed as they completed a three-game sweep  —  SEATTLE (AP) — After one of the worst starts of his career, Cleveland's Carlos Carrasco spent several days tinkering to try and find solution.

Gary Peterson: There was a time for the Giants to bring in the fences, but that was 58 years ago  —  Giants officials, including team president Farhan Zaidi, are entertaining the notion of reconfiguring Oracle Park.  As in bringing in the fences.  —  They have one unassailable talking point …

Cubs' supporting cast picking up slumping stars  —  MIAMI — So how did the Chicago Cubs right their ship with a series sweep of the Miami Marlins this week despite stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo going 2-for-23 over the course of three games?  —  It starts with pitching …

For Dodgers' Rich Hill, no taking it easy in a rehab stint  —  The veteran left-hander strikes out eight in four innings for Rancho Cucamonga against Lake Elsinore  —  LAKE ELSINORE — Lake Elsinore's leadoff man put Rich Hill and his left knee to the test almost immediately Wednesday night.

Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper runs onto field during Diamondbacks game, is tackled  —  (Photo: Dale Zanine, Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)  —  Blooper, the Atlanta Braves' mascot, has had a rough start to its young life.  —  Blooper was announced in 2018 as yet another muppet-esque critter of a mascot …

Padres' Manuel Margot doing things the hard way now  —  Superstar.  —  The Padres still believe Manuel Margot can reach the lofty goal he set for himself at the end of a promising rookie campaign.  More importantly, he still believes.  —  He has to.  —  It's the only way to survive in the majors.

Miami Marlins top prospect Sixto Sanchez faces live batters ahead of season debut  —  Sixto Sanchez pumped his right hand into his glove in excitement Thursday as he walked off the mound on a backfield at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Complex in Jupiter.  —  The Miami Marlins' top prospect …

Ozuna, Wacha handle Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE  • Former Miami Marlins teammates Marcell Ozuna of the Cardinals and Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers caught up before a game in the just completed three-game set at Miller Park.  “But we don't talk about hitting,” said Ozuna …