Blue Jays Designate Nick Kingham For Assignment  —  The Blue Jays announced on Thursday that they've designated right-hander Nick Kingham for assignment.  His spot on the active roster will go to lefty Thomas Pannone, who was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will start today's game.

‘Savages’ sweep: Boone's rant sparks Yanks over Rays in DH  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Savages of The Stadium.  That's what the  —  New York Yankees are in the mind of manager of Aaron Boone.  —  Boone got fired up at rookie umpire Brennan Miller in a profane second-inning rant, and New York awoke from a sleepy start to rally past the

Injury update on Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay indicates ‘slight biceps soreness’  —  Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay won't pitch in the Futures Game.  But he's still excited about attending it.  —  CONNECT  —  Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay left Wednesday's game with what appears to be a bicep injury.

Mets use late-game avalanche to beat Twins for fourth straight win  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The curveball hung a tad and Dominic Smith crushed it.  As Smith began his trot, the broadcast showed Twins reliever Trevor May bent over with his hands on his knees in frustration.

Arcia delivers late, Brewers add on in win over D-backs  —  Orlando Arcia hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning to decide a duel between pitchers  —  Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 Thursday night.  —  Arizona hitters only struck out once, when  —  Matt Albers got Nick Ahmed looking for the game's final out.

Drew Smyly Elects Free Agency  —  Veteran left-hander Drew Smyly has opted out of his minor league contract with the Brewers, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports (on Twitter).  Smyly had signed a minor league pact with Milwaukee back on July 1 after being cut loose from the Rangers.

Springer, Bregman propel Astros to 6-2 victory over Angels  —  Wade Miley pitched two-run ball into the sixth inning and the  —  Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Thursday night.  —  Springer drove four home runs during the four-game series, tying Craig Biggio for the most when batting leadoff in a series in franchise history.

Royals hold off White Sox 6-5 to sweep 4-game series  —  Jorge Soler homered in a five-run third inning and the  —  Kansas City Royals stayed hot Thursday, completing a four-game sweep of the  —  Chicago White Sox with a 6-5 win.  —  Ian Kennedy gave up a run in the ninth …

On Deck: Blue Jays at Tigers  —  TORONTO BLUE JAYS at DETROIT TIGERS  —  STARTING PITCHERS  —  RHP Marcus Stroman (5-10, 3.25 ERA) vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann (0-6, 7.01 ERA)  —  This is a rematch from Opening Day, when both pitchers threw seven shutout innings.

Anderson's hit in 9th lifts Marlins past Padres 4-3  —  Brian Anderson doubled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, and the  —  Miami Marlins earned their first walkoff victory of the year by beating the  —  San Diego Padres 4-3 on Thursday.  —  The score was 3-all when

Twins Designate Matt Magill For Assignment  —  The Twins have designated right-hander Matt Magill for assignment, as per a team press release.  Righty Kohl Stewart has been called up from Triple-A to take Magill's roster spot.  —  Magill has been a solid, if unspectacular …

Cardinals Sign Rookie Jalen Thompson, Cut Desmond Harrison  —  Jalen Thompson was originally expecting to be reporting to Washington State's training camp in early August.  —  Instead, the safety was in Tempe Wednesday, arriving with the rest of the Cardinals rookies and signing …

Noé Ramirez, Brad Ausmus suspended for pitch thrown at Jake Marisnick  —  Noé Ramirez and manager Brad Ausmus have received undisclosed fines and respective suspensions of three games and one game as a result of Ramirez's actions on Tuesday night against the Astros in Anaheim.