MLB RBI program returns to Flint for ‘Play ball’ event  —  ATLANTA — Major League Baseball's RBI program — Revive Baseball in the Inner cities — is returning to Flint.  —  A year after starting the Flint Jackson Park RBI program, MLB will provide a boost to the league on Saturday morning …

Live updates: Reeling Diamondbacks open pivotal homestand vs. New York Mets  —  Keep checking this page for live updates.  —  Can the Arizona Diamondbacks dig themselves out of this hole?  —  Opening a six-game homestand Friday, the Diamondbacks will look to end a four-game losing skid …

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.

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 …

Second-place A's set to host first-place Astros; also Khris Davis update  —  After finishing in second place, six games behind Houston in the AL West last season, the A's open a three-game series against the Astros on Friday night at the Coliseum with Oakland again in second place in the AL West …

Goodrum's 2 homers, 5 hits lead Tigers past Braves 8-2  —  Niko Goodrum homered twice and had a career-high five hits, Nicholas Castellanos and Grayson Greiner also went deep, and the Detroit Tigers romped to an 8-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

Giants' first-inning failures feature a twist in Baltimore, rotation remains a question  —  Drew Pomeranz gave up eight runs in 1 1/3 innings on Friday  —  BALTIMORE — Whether you classify them as dramas or comedies, the Giants' first inning performances continue to pull the jaws of viewers to the floor on a nightly basis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.