'You can't review that': Diamondbacks drop fifth straight on controversial call  —  Of all the Diamondbacks' one-run losses of late, Friday's 5-4 defeat to the New York Mets was hands-down the strangest.  —  A controversial play down the third-base line was not reviewed by the umpires …

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.

Fisher's homer leads Astros past Athletics 3-2  —  With several key stars sidelined by injuries, the Houston Astros relied on some lesser-known fill-ins who were in the minors just a week ago.  —  Derek Fisher hit a tiebreaking homer to lead off the eighth inning after pinch-runner Myles Straw …

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.

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro injures jaw in loss to San Diego Padres  —  Catcher Jorge Alfaro left the Miami Marlins' 5-2 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Friday night after the seventh inning with jaw discomfort after a foul ball ricocheted off his mask.

Dwight Smith hits 1st grand slam, Orioles beat Giants 9-6  —  BALTIMORE (AP) Former major leaguer Dwight Smith Sr. rose to his feet and emphatically pumped his fist as the ball cleared the center field fence.  His son not only ignited the home crowd, he also paved the way for one of the biggest wins …

Homer-happy: MLB-record 1,135 HRs hit in May  —  More home runs were hit this May than in any other month in Major League Baseball history.  —  Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went deep in the eighth inning at Colorado on Friday, the final day of the month, to set the record with the 1,120th homer …

Dylan Covey helps Chicago White Sox beat sloppy Cleveland Indians 6-1  —  Four of Chicago's six runs off of Trevor Bauer were unearned as the Indians committed four errors.  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Covey pitched six effective innings for his first win since August and the Chicago White Sox beat …

Domingo German is ready to start for the Yankees against the Red Sox Saturday  —  Domingo German is ready for whatever comes next.  The Yankees young ace is ready for the challenge of the Red Sox powerful lineup on Saturday and for however many starts and innings the Yankees will allow him to pitch this season.

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 …

Maddon critical of plate umpire Laz Diaz after loss  —  ST. LOUIS — An irritated Joe Maddon didn't hold back his criticism of home plate umpire Laz Diaz after an apparent missed strike three call in the 10th inning of the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.

Is Bryce Harper worth $330 million?  It's too soon to tell  —  When the Dodgers courted Bryce Harper this spring, they spoke to him about the possibility of him playing left field for them.  —  Harper went on to sign a $330-million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Seth Lugo returns from injured list, Mets option Daniel Zamora to Triple-A  —  The Mets got a much needed arm back in their bullpen.  —  On Friday Seth Lugo was activated from the injured list before the Mets played the Diamondbacks in Arizona.  The right-handed pitcher was placed on the 10 …

Mike Leake delivers, Jay Bruce reaches milestone in Mariners' win over Angels on Star Wars Night  —  Scott Servais has never seen a Star Wars movie.  —  This embarrassing bit of Mariners trivia was revealed a few minutes after 4 p.m. on Friday, when the topic of “Star Wars Night” was broached with the 51-year-old Seattle skipper.

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera dealing with right knee soreness, set for MRI  —  ATLANTA - Miguel Cabrera's right knee has been bothering him.  —  For how long is unclear, but when he exited early May 14 against the Houston Astros and then wasn't in the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup the next …

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.