Mets' deGrom (elbow) heads to IL, will have MRI  —  ST. LOUIS — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is being put on the injured list and returning to New York for an MRI on his elbow after the NL Cy Young Award winner reported a sore right arm.  —  “He came in on the off day and played …

As Marlins attempt to fix their hitting woes, a look at the roots of their struggles  —  It's no secret that the Miami Marlins have been one of the worst offensive teams in Major League Baseball to start the season.  —  Through 20 games, the Marlins (5-15) have scored just 51 runs (last in MLB) …

Detroit Tigers game vs. White Sox postponed because of inclement weather  —  The Detroit Tigers' home game against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday has been postponed because of inclement weather.  —  The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader beginning at 1:10 p.m. on Aug. 6, the Tigers announced.

Arizona Diamondbacks fall to Chicago Cubs 5-1 in chilly afternoon game  —  CHICAGO - Kyle Hendricks struck out a season-high 11 over seven scoreless innings in his first win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Friday.  —  Hendricks (1-3) became the third consecutive Cubs starter …

Baseball notebook: White Sox's Anderson suspended for language  —  Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson didn't go into detail Friday about what he said during a bench-clearing fracas with Kansas City on Wednesday after a report that he directed a racial slur at Royals pitcher Brad Keller.

Blue Jays' Stroman shuts down Athletics for 1st win of year  —  Marcus Stroman struck out six pitching into the ninth, Brandon Drury homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night to snap a seven-game losing streak in the series

Mike Trout's homer is overshadowed by Angels' Cody Allen in loss to Mariners  —  The pitch floated right into Mike Trout's wheelhouse, an 80-mph changeup that barely grazed the bottom of the zone.  Trout unleashed a mighty swing on the ball and sent it soaring 428 feet to center field.

'Please, Danny, don't die on my watch': An oral history of a near-death in the dugout  —  It was “just another day in White Sox baseball.”  Until it wasn't.  —  When Danny Farquhar arrived at Chicago's Guaranteed Rate Field on April 20, 2018, he was a journeyman middle reliever who'd pitched for four teams in seven years.

FANTASY FARE: Struggling rotation aces starting to come around  —  This particular column is all about pitching.  Bad pitching.  Lots of it, and from good pitchers.  If you're befuddled by how poorly your ace is pitching so far, join the club.  We've talked about Chris Sale's ugly …

Verlander, Astros win 7-2 at Rangers after 2 quick homers  —  Alex Bregman homered on consecutive pitches in the first inning,  —  Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings and the  —  Texas Rangers 7-2 on Friday night.  —  George Springer doubled twice for the Astros …

Indians activate All-Star SS Francisco Lindor from injured list  —  It's not clear if Lindor will be limited in the early stages of his return.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor is back after missing the season's first 18 games.

Diamondbacks land versatile Blake Swihart in trade with Red Sox, won't use him at catcher right away  —  CHICAGO - In acquiring Blake Swihart from the Boston Red Sox on Friday afternoon, the Diamondbacks added a catcher whom they don't plan on using behind the plate - at least not right away, according to General Manager Mike Hazen.

Off-season talk with an ex coach who died two weeks later fueled this lefty's turnaround  —  Every player who comes to the major leagues for the first time has a story to tell, and left-hander Brett Martin is no different.  —  Recalled for the first time Friday from Triple A Nashville …

As Royals bullpen tries to bounce back, some key pieces still adjusting to new roles  —  The daily challenge of managing a major-league bullpen doesn't start nor does it stop with the decision to take the ball from pitcher and hand it to another.  —  For Royals manager Ned Yost and his staff …

Red Sox Place Nathan Eovaldi On 10-Day IL  —  Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a loose body in his elbow, per MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo.  Bobby Poyner will take Eovaldi's roster spot (Twitter links).  The move is retroactive to April 18th.

Lyles, Marte, González injured in Pirates' win over Giants  —  Jordan Lyles cruised through six innings before taking a line drive off his pitching hand, Starling Marte and Erik González were also pulled following a collision in the field, and the short-handed Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1