Sources: Ex-Angels IF David Fletcher bet with Mizuhara bookie  —  David Fletcher, a former Los Angeles Angels infielder currently playing for the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate, and his friend, who also played in the minor leagues, both bet on sports with the Southern California bookmaker …

Giants' Jung Hoo Lee to have season-ending shoulder surgery  —  San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder in the next couple of weeks, the team announced Friday.  —  Lee injured the shoulder when he crashed …

Garrett Whitlock suffers setback with elbow, delaying return to Red Sox rotation  —  ST. LOUIS — Garrett Whitlock won't return to the Red Sox rotation as expected early next week — and there's at least some concern about a new elbow injury keeping him potentially keeping him out for an extended period.

Looking Ahead to Pitching Matchups for D-backs and Tigers this Weekend  —  Tarik Skubal, one of the best pitchers in the American League, will pitch at Chase Field Friday Night.  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Detroit Tigers for a three game set this weekend at Chase Field.

See how members of the Kansas City Royals' 2014 AL champions were honored at The K  —  The Kansas City Royals celebrated one of their best teams ever on Friday evening at Kauffman Stadium.  —  Before the current Royals took the field for a series opener against the Oakland Athletics …

Astros' Ronel Blanco suspended for foreign substance in glove  —  Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco, who was ejected from Tuesday's game after umpires found a foreign substance on his glove, has been suspended 10 games by MLB, it was announced Wednesday.  —  Blanco also was fined an undisclosed amount.

Bad Bunny's agency claims MLBPA issued ‘death penalty’ for sanctions  —  Rimas Sports, the agency founded by recording artist Bad Bunny, has accused the Major League Baseball Players Association of “placing a death penalty” on the agency through “a discriminatory, biased, and pre-determined investigation” …

Dinner With Bruce Bochy?  Mexican Vacation?  Eric Nadel's Birthday Benefit Auction Is Live  —  Eric Nadel's 12th Annual Birthday Benefit includes a silent auction open to the public online through 9:15 p.m. Thursday.  The auction features all sorts of autographed sports memorabilia …

A's lefty Ken Waldichuk undergoes reconstructive elbow surgery  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk had reconstructive surgery on his troublesome pitching elbow and will be sidelined all season, another tough injury blow for the pitcher this past year.

What's next for Donovan Mitchell, J.B. Bickerstaff, Darius Garland and the Cavs?  —  BOSTON — In the second game after they learned in December they'd be without both Darius Garland and Evan Mobley for a while, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Houston Rockets in overtime.

MLB attorney: Loss of Comcast as TV carrier ‘devastating’  —  Attorneys for MLB, the NBA and the NHL expressed strong concerns with Diamond Sports Group's ability to emerge from bankruptcy during a status conference on Wednesday, less than five weeks after a scheduled confirmation hearing.

Men's Hoops Signs Transfer JJ Taylor  —  “JJ is a very talented player with tremendous upside.  At 6-8, his versatility will allow him to impact the game on both ends of the floor.  He has great athleticism and a terrific skill set.” … Taylor spent his freshman campaign at Memphis …

Baseball Catchers Keep Getting Whacked by Hitters.  It's No Accident.  —  In a bid to convince umpires that low pitches are actually strikes, catchers have been inching nearer to the batter.  They're now setting up so close that they frequently wind up getting clobbered.

Yankees' Clay Holmes has been MLB's best closer  —  The New York Yankees' bullpen, after posting the lowest ERA in the majors in 2023, is a very different group this season.  Key players departed over the winter, replaced by relatively obscure newcomers, while others are out early with injuries.