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.

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.

Arizona Diamondbacks sweep of the Atlanta Braves with 4-1 victory  —  ATLANTA — Christian Walker continued his remarkable late-innings production with a two-run homer in the seventh, Luke Weaver got Arizona off to a good start and the Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.

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 …

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.

Brad Keller fastball that ‘got away’ leads to Royals, White Sox benches clearing  —  The bench-clearing altercation between the Royals and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field may be viewed by some onlookers as an outdated or barbaric.

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.

'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 …

Homer happy Blue Jays finish off another Twins killing  —  MINNEAPOLIS — There was no bat flip and no exaggerated celebration when Randal Grichuk hit a solo home run in the first inning here Thursday afternoon, just a brisk trot around the bases and an understated dugout celebration.

Carlos Zambrano discusses his comeback attempt at 37 with the Chicago Dogs: ‘I want to come back to the big leagues’  —  Former Carlos Zambrano signs autographs at the 2018 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.  Zambrano, 37, is attempting a comeback, pitching this year for the Chicago Dogs …

Detroit Tigers observations: Sloppy defense stings, but Tigers set season high in runs  —  In an ugly game threatened by rain clouds in the distance, the Detroit Tigers' offense woke up in earnest, coming back twice to beat the White Sox, 9-7, at Comerica Park.  —  The nine runs scored are a season-high for the Tigers.

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.

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 …

Athletics Extend Khris Davis  —  Oakland fans have cause to celebrate.  The Athletics announced Thursday that they've extended designated hitter/outfielder Khris Davis through the 2021 season.  Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports (via Twitter) that Davis will earn $16.75MM …

Pedro Strop sees better days ahead for himself and his fellow Cubs relievers  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Pedro Strop has pitched only once in a save situation and has appeared in only six of the Cubs' first 17 games.  —  Strop believes those developments actually bode well for him and his fellow relievers …