Evaluating Tarik Skubal's MLB debut for Detroit Tigers  —  Tigers general manager Al Avila tried to temper expectations when he introduced the three newest rookies on the team's MLB roster — right-handed pitcher Casey Mize, lefty Tarik Skubal and third baseman Isaac Paredes.

Mariners Designate Dan Vogelbach, Outright Bryan Shaw  —  The Mariners have designated first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach for assignment and outrighted reliever Bryan Shaw to their alternate training site, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.  The club also recalled a pair of players …

Reds Broadcaster Thom Brennaman Uses Anti-LGBTQ Slur on Air, Leaves Mid-Game After Apologizing  —  Reds play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman was caught on a hot mic using an anti-LGBTQ slur during a Reds broadcast Wednesday.  —  Reds play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman was caught …

Yordan Alvarez To Undergo Surgery, Miss Rest Of Season  —  4:38pm: Baker announced Alvarez will undergo surgery on a partial tear of his right patella tendon and miss the rest of the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com tweets.  —  1:12pm: The Astros welcomed reigning AL Rookie …

MLB tells Reds starter Trevor Bauer he will be disciplined if he wears special cleats in support of Dodgers' Joe Kelly  —  Cincinnati Reds starter Trevor Bauer was told by Major League Baseball he could be subject to discipline and removal from a game if he wears custom-made cleats that say …

Red Sox Claim Andrew Triggs, Designate Stephen Gonsalves  —  The Red Sox have claimed righty Andrew Triggs off waivers from the Giants and designated southpaw Stephen Gonsalves for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, per a team announcement.  Triggs has been optioned to their alternate training site.

Angels Move Julio Teheran To Bullpen  —  Right-hander Julio Teheran was a key offseason acquisition for the Angels, but the right-hander has struggled out of their rotation so far.  Manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday the Angels will move Teheran to their bullpen as a result …

Reds Place Nick Senzel On Injured List  —  The Reds have placed center fielder Nick Senzel on the injured list and reinstated infielder Mike Moustakas from the 10-day IL, per a club announcement.  An injury designation for Senzel was not provided.  Cincinnati will also have infielder Robel Garcia …

Blue Jays Place Nate Pearson On Injured List Due To Elbow Tightness  —  In an ominous bit of injury news, the Blue Jays have placed top pitching prospect Nate Pearson on the 10-day injured list due to “tightness” in his right elbow, manager Charlie Montoyo tells reporters (Twitter link via Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet).

Fernando Tatis Jr. rebuked by both managers for hitting 3-0 pitch grand slam  —  Last January, in the ninth inning of a tie game, with two on and no outs, Fernando Tatis Jr. did not miss the signs.  He simply failed to execute.  —  Fernando Tatis Sr., then the manager of Estrellas Orientales …

Pirates hope to break out of slump against surging Indians  —  The Pittsburgh Pirates might need a magic trick Wednesday to end the Cleveland Indians' four-game winning streak and break out of their own stretch of 12 losses in 14 games this month.  —  That is, they might need to hold …

Maeda masterful for Twins but Brewers come back  —  He took a no-hitter into the ninth, and the Twins closer Taylor Rogers blew the save.  —  MINNEAPOLIS — In February the Los Angeles Dodgers traded pitcher Kenta Maeda, catcher Jaír Camargo and “cash considerations” …

Athletics Back Home After an Up-and-Down Trip ending in 10-1 Loss  —  The A's will be back at the Coliseum Wednesday after an eight-game road trip that saw Oakland play some of the most inspiring - and most perplexing - baseball of the season.  —  Coming off a nine-game winning streak …

Rays Acquire Edgar Garcia; Designate Daniel Robertson  —  The Phillies have agreed to trade right-hander Edgar Garcia to the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports (via Twitter).  Tampa Bay has designated infielder Daniel Robertson for assignment …