Detroit Tigers on 2019 top pick Riley Greene: ‘Enjoy it and stay true to who you are’  —  Nobody can predict Riley Greene's future with the Detroit Tigers.  But he's off to a good start, receiving high praise from “Mr. Tiger” himself, Al Kaline.  —  Before Tuesday's game at Comerica Park …

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo takes advantage of extra days between starts  —  After a couple of uncharacteristic starts that featured too many walks and not enough strikeouts, Luis Castillo had three extra days to work with pitching coach Derek Johnson than usual.

Miami Marlins pleased with their draft class.  Now, the players have to produce  —  DJ Svihlik can finally take a step back and breathe.  —  After three days and 41 picks, the Miami Marlins' 2019 MLB Draft class — the first under Svihlik director as the Marlins' director of amateur scouting — is complete.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Haseley's first hit lifts scrambling Phils over Padres 7-5  —  Andrew Haseley and Andrew McCutchen shared a quiet moment in the Philadelphia clubhouse on Wednesday.  The 23-year-old Heasley made his big league debut a day earlier because of McCutchen's season-ending knee injury.

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.

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 …

Troike first of many Illini drafted on third day  —  CHAMPAIGN — Zac Taylor lasted longer than expected in the Major League Baseball draft, but the Illinois redshirt senior center fielder finally heard his name called in the 25th round.  Taylor, a Downers Grove native, was selected with the 762nd pick by the Chicago Cubs.

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 …

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.