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 …

Twins question calls after loss; Correa says umps need assist  —  MLB, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians  —  CLEVELAND — Following a one-run loss, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was having a hard time processing what had just happened to his ballclub.  —  This one was tough on the Twins.

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.

Zack Greinke faces hitters at Diamondbacks' spring facility: ‘See how it goes’  —  Wearing a bright white hat, a light green shirt and camo shorts, Zack Greinke stood on the mound at Salt River Fields on Friday afternoon and peered in for a sign.  He shook it off.  Then shook off another.

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 …

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” …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.