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James Paxton struck out a major-league-high 16 in seven dominant innings, but the Mariners' bullpen blew a late lead en route to a 3-2 loss to the Athletics.

With his second three-homer day of the young season, the Red Sox outfielder is back with a vengeance.

After his second straight three-strikeout night, Giancarlo Stanton received some encouraging words from manager Aaron Boone and went on to slug two homers and four RBIs in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Astros.

A frustrated Todd Frazier wants to meet with commissioner Rob Manfred over the league's strike zone.

Hyun-Jin Ryu left the Dodgers' game against the Diamondbacks in the second inning Wednesday night with a left groin strain.

In four of his six starts, the Cubs righty hasn't gotten through five innings -- and the natives are getting restless at Wrigley.

Right-hander Jacob deGrom exited his start for the Mets against the Braves after hyperextending his pitching elbow.

Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes snapped his glitzy chain during a hard slide into second base, scattering gems around the infield.

Gerrit Cole? Aces. Giancarlo Stanton? Hit or miss. Here's how the top names who changed teams are faring in their new surroundings.

Daniel Murphy has returned to the Nationals from extended spring training, but he still is feeling discomfort in his surgically repaired right knee when he runs.

Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery will miss between six to eight weeks after being diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left elbow, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. Boone told WFAN that Montgomery won't throw for the next two to three weeks.

Edwin Encarnacion launched three homers to lead the Indians past the Rangers on Wednesday.

Mookie Betts, who had been out with right hamstring tightness, returned to the Red Sox starting lineup and hit three home runs vs. the Royals.

One last radical idea: No more empty parks hurting small-market clubs. Let the rich fill their own seats more often -- and pay for the privilege.

Rockies rookie Noel Cuevas made a coffee run for his teammates in full uniform outside Wrigley Field.

Trevor Bauer, while saying he never accused the Astros directly of cheating, says pitchers are using sticky substances and MLB should just "allow it."

So, about all that hype heading into the year? It's time to buy in. The Bombers -- after a slow start -- are proving they're the real deal.

Here's another radical idea: Play well, get paid well. Play poorly, don't. No more guarantees. Come payday, every at-bat and every pitch counts.

After declining a one-time offer from the Cubs, Jake Arrieta says he's "not playing around" and is betting on himself to "get the job done" with the Phillies.

With three decisive home runs in six days, the Yankees catcher is making opponents pay a heavy price for pitching to him.