Detroit Tigers sign top draft pick Riley Greene to $6.18M contract  —  Less than 48 hours after the Detroit Tigers selected Riley Greene with the No. 5 overall pick in this year's MLB draft, they have taken care of their first order of business.  —  Greene has signed his contract, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Cards need starting pitcher for Sunday; Wacha's in the mix  —  As often happens when a spot in the Cardinals rotation is open, manager Mike Shildt fielded questions that attempted to narrow down the contenders.  —  And as usual, Shildt deftly avoided answering so that the speculation would linger for another 24 hours.

Cardinals rounding out rosters, completing their ‘portfolio’ with in Day 3 of draft  —  The word that Cardinals' draft helmsman Randy Flores used late Tuesday night was “portfolio,” and after a pitcher-heavy start to the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft that is exactly what he'll use Day 3 to fill out for the club.

Live updates: Jon Duplantier allows two-run homer in third inning  —  Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a two-run home run to put the Diamondbacks in an early 2-0 hole in the third inning.  —  Diamondbacks right-hander Jon Duplantier, who had retired the first six men he faced …

Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco out indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood condition  —  “We ask everyone to keep Carlos and his family in their thoughts during his challenging time.”  —  The Indians have announced that starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco is headed to the 10-day injured list …

Big decision awaits Astros' high school draftee Colin Barber  —  SEATTLE — On Tuesday afternoon, while Colin Barber sat in an Earth and space class at Pleasant Valley High School for his final exam.  Suddenly, his cellphone buzzed inside his backpack with a text message.

Giants put Posey put on IL with hamstring strain  —  NEW YORK — The San Francisco Giants have placed All-Star catcher Buster Posey on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.  —  The team announced the move before Wednesday's game against the New York Mets.

Canning, Angels can't duplicate success against A's  —  ANAHEIM, Calif.-In Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium, Angels rookie pitcher Griffin Canning drew the short straw.  —  Canning, the team's top-ranked pitching prospect who more often than not has provided …

With MLB's current safety netting standards, danger is just a second away  —  Albert Almora Jr. (center) takes a knee as Jason Heyward (left) and manager Joe Maddon console him after hitting a foul ball into the stands which struck a young child during the fourth inning of a game against the Cubs and Astros on May 29.

A look at the Marlins' 17-game power surge and how it compares to their first 41 games  —  Ryan Braun didn't even bother to backtrack to the left-field fence in the fourth inning Tuesday when Garrett Cooper launched a solo home run out of Miller Park.  It was a no-doubter for the outfielder …

There's a chance Aaron Judge could return for the Yankees' game in London  —  TORONTO — Aaron Judge is hitting in a batting cage at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa.  It's a step forward for the slugger, who has been out since April 21 with a strained left oblique.  —  But Big Ben is ticking.

MLB Draft: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi pitcher Lacaze selected by Diamondbacks in 21st round  —  For the second consecutive year, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a pitcher drafted as Dustin Lacaze was selected on the final day of the 2019 MLB Draft.  —  The 6-foot-1 junior right-handed pitcher …

Still-too-early All-Stars: Who's on track for the Midsummer Classic?  —  This year's All-Star Game is in Cleveland, but it will be a bit of a muted celebration.  The Indians were favored to win their fourth straight American League Central title behind a bevy of All-Stars.

The Rangers' 2019 first round draft pick named a finalist for this prestigious award  —  The Texas Rangers made Texas Tech's Josh Jung the eighth overall pick in the MLB Draft on Monday.  —  Jung could take home another honor later this month.  —  Jung headlines the list of four finalists …

Feleipe Franks taken in 2019 MLB Draft  —  Florida Gators quarterback Feleipe Franks used a breakthrough 2018 season to get drafted — just in a different sport.  —  The Boston Red Sox selected Franks with the 947th pick in the 2019 MLB Amateur Draft.  Franks hasn't played baseball competitively since …

As the 2019 MLB Draft reaches final day, meet the newest Miami Marlins draft class  —  The final day of the 2019 MLB Draft is upon us, and in a few short hours, the Miami Marlins will complete their 41-player class.  —  As the final day unfolds and 30 rapid-fire rounds take place this afternoon …

White Sox's Yoan Moncada hits 458-foot homer in loss to Nationals  —  Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada hit an absolute bomb in a loss to the Washington Nationals, clearing the fence with a 458-foot solo shot.  —  Moncada hit his 11th home run of the season in the top …