Dellin Betances' recovery has been slow, but that could change soon  —  Dellin Betances said he felt awful this spring.  The Yankees' set-up man described his arm as feeling dead and tired all spring.  Friday, after throwing long toss the day after his second bullpen session, Betances felt strong.

Cincinnati Reds players want protective netting at MLB ballparks to extend to foul poles  —  It is a player's worst nightmare.  Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. lined a foul ball into the stands Wednesday in Houston and saw the ball hit a child.  Almora, distraught, immediately put his hands on his head.

Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Capped Off Historic Month Of May With ‘Best Changeup Of Season’  —  When Clayton Kershaw was formally ruled out to start Opening Day of the 2019 season, snapping his franchise-record streak of taking the ball in a season opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers were down to deciding between Rich Hill and Hyun-Jin Ryu.

Cardinals hitless through three innings but tied 1-1 with Cubs  —  Yu Darvish held the Cardinals hitless through the first three innings at Busch Stadium on Friday night, yet they are tied 1-1 with the Cubs at Busch Stadium.  —  The Cards generated a run with two walks and a sacrifice fly by Marcell Ozuna in the first inning.

Cincinnati Reds place reliever Robert Stephenson on the 10-day injured list  —  The Cincinnati Reds made a few changes to their bullpen Friday with a series of roster moves: Right-hander Robert Stephenson was placed on the 10-day injured list with neck pain, lefty Zach Duke was activated …

Cardinals Place Yadier Molina On 10-Day IL, Promote Andrew Knizner  —  The Cardinals announced today that catcher Yadier Molina is headed to the 10-day injured list with a thumb tendon strain.  He'll be replaced on the active roster by Andrew Knizner.  —  It's not clear as of yet how long Molina will be down.

Is Willie Calhoun closer to coming off injured list than the Rangers originally thought?  —  Willie Calhoun didn't travel with the Texas Rangers on their last road trip to stay behind and aggressively treat his strained left quadriceps.  —  That appears to have been the right course of action.

Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic promoted  —  When the Seattle Mariners unloaded the back end of Robinson Cano's 10-year $228 million contract by packaging it with the dynamic closer, Edwin Diaz, the gem of the return from the New York Mets was young outfielder Jarred Kelenic.

Mike Soroka enters June fresh off best month of career  —  Mike Soroka's All-Star-worthy start can be attributed to a clean bill of mind and health.  —  The Canadian right-hander, after pitching in only five games last season, arguably has been baseball's best starter.

Nationals vs. Reds: Take Patrick Corbin and Washington  —  Want even more betting news?  Sign up for VSiN's free daily newsletter  —  The Washington Nationals finally have their key position players healthy which makes their one big woe a bullpen that is dead last in the MLB in ERA.

Turk Wendell's son is following in his father's footsteps in Iowa  —  Wyatt Wendell is a lot like his dad Turk.  Wyatt leaps over the foul line, wears a necklace full of animal claws and teeth and has some uniqueness game-day routines when he pitches.  He's even pitching in Iowa.  —  Just like his dad.

JT Riddle's return, Walker's injury and how the Marlins plan to handle first base  —  JT Riddle is back with the Miami Marlins.  —  The Marlins announced that they called up the 27-year-old shortstop from Triple A New Orleans on Friday afternoon, a few hours before starting a three-game road series with the San Diego Padres.

Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel will soon sign free agent deals.  Where will they land?  —  Right at midnight, as Sunday turns to Monday, an unintended, secondary phase of free agency will commence in baseball.  Some seven months after the free agent market first opened …