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.

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 …

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 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.

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 …

Trevor Story homers twice, Rockies rout Blue Jays 13-6  —  Trevor Story hit a pair of two-run homers as part of a career-high seven-RBI night and the Colorado Rockies beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 13-6 on Friday for their sixth straight win.  —  It was his 13th career multi-homer game.

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 …

Jurado's parents nearly saw their son lose, but a call was made to the baseball gods  —  The Texas Rangers continued to move ever so slightly closer to the south side of Randol Mill Road on Friday night.  There are 54 games remaining at Globe Life Park.  —  Fittingly, the Rangers welcomed …

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.

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 …

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.

Bell caps historic month in style, Pirates top Brewers 9-4  —  Josh Bell spent some time in the seats above the Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park on Friday night, carefully folding a handful of gold T-shirts with the phrase “Bellieve” on them over the chairs as part of a promotion …

Giants' first-inning failures feature a twist in Baltimore, rotation remains a question  —  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.  —  Friday's episode featured a script you won't believe.

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.