Arizona Diamondbacks' continued losses could lead to trade of Zack Greinke  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the most important stretch of their season.  —  In the immediate term, they're in the thick of a six-game homestand against the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB to keep monitoring netting issue after child is hit  —  Like all major league stadiums, Minute Maid Park has netting to protect fans near the field from foul balls.  —  HOUSTON — Major League Baseball said Thursday it will keep examining its policy on protective netting at stadiums …

J.A. Happ is still the perfect pitcher for the Yankees to throw at the Red Sox  —  This is what he is here for.  The Yankees went out and traded for J.A. Happ last season to beat the Red Sox.  The lefty had a remarkable track record against them and plenty of experience against the rest of the American League East.

Texas Rangers fall to Royals to open 11-game homestand  —  The Texas Rangers have played well at home all season, and had every reason for optimism beginning an 11-game homestand on Thursday night.  —  They were facing a Kansas City Royals team that had lost three straight, and six of their last seven.

Giants avoid sweep by Marlins, beat Miami 3-1  —  Fish take 2 out of 3  —  MIAMI - Brandon Crawford hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants broke a seven-game losing streak by rallying past the Miami Marlins 3-1 Thursday.

Hudson rewards Shildt's trust as Cardinals beat Phillies, 5-3  —  Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks greets catcher Matt Wieters after securing the final out in a 5-3 victory at Philadelphia on Thursday.  (AP Photo)  —  Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks greets catcher Matt Wieters after defeating …

Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Indians 10-4 for season-high 4th straight win  —  Carlos Carrasco gave up six runs on 10 hits to fall to 4-6 on the season.  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Yonder Alonso and José Abreu each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 10-4 …

How will Kris Bryant be greeted in ‘boring’ St. Louis?  —  ST. LOUIS — Perhaps St. Louis sports fans will be distracted by the Stanley Cup Final, forgetting that the Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant will be in town for a weekend series.  It's the first time Bryant will be in St. Louis since famously calling …

Even $1 million won't lure J.D. Martinez to Home Run Derby  —  NEW YORK — It was a nice try on behalf of Major League Baseball, but J.D. Martinez still isn't taking the bait.  —  The Red Sox slugger reaffirmed to WEEI.com Thursday at Yankee Stadium that despite MLB offering $1 million …

Cody Bellinger Was Already Good.  Then He Changed His Swing.  —  PITTSBURGH — The fly-ball revolution began with desperate players hoping to extend their careers with dramatic changes to their swings.  Players like Justin Turner, nontendered by the New York Mets after the 2013 season …

Phillies and Dodgers will renew an underrated rivalry this weekend |  Extra Innings  —  The Phillies could not complete the three-game sweep of St. Louis during their brief homestand at Citizens Bank Park, and the sentiment that they are going to need help in the starting rotation …

Angels roll to rare easy victory after scoring in first 5 innings  —  SEATTLE — The Angels desperately needed a game like this.  —  The Angels started scoring early and often and cruised to a 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night, the first time since May 11 that they'd won …

Braves broadcasters will move into stands for Friday's game  —  The Fox Sports South broadcast team will change positions Friday night, calling the Braves' game against the Detroit Tigers from the right-field stands rather than the press box.  —  Chip Caray, Jeff Francoeur and Tom Glavine …