Since records were first available (1916), Matt Moore is the sixth Major League pitcher under the age of 24 to go 5-0 or better through the end of April. Of this group, only Fernando Valenzuela (1981) posted a better ERA.

Blue Jays righty R.A. Dickey has been cleared to make his next start after the results from an MRI came back clean. He’s on track to start on Saturday. Josh Johnson also appears to be in the clear for his next start. Johnson was forced to miss his last outing in New York because of tightness in his right triceps muscle.

There’s nothing wrong with Wrigley Field, manager Dale Sveum said Wednesday. It just needs a little upgrading and the support from the city and community to do that through the proposed $300 million renovation plan.

For all the power the Indians put on display Tuesday night, it was an infield single that dominated the conversation in the clubhouse a day later, with manager Terry Francona offering high praise for 42-year-old Jason Giambi.

Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino had an MRI that revealed inflammation in his lower back near a disk, but the results were otherwise positive as he continues to progress from the back injury that has sidelined him since Thursday.

Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison underwent a second operation on Wednesday to address a herniated disk in his lower back, pushing back the timetable for his return to the mound. The Rangers still expect Harrison to pitch again this season, but it’s not going to be until August or later.

The Tigers couldn’t extend their winning streak to six games on Thursday. Their strikeout streak, though, hit record territory. Once Jose Ortega fanned Josh Willingham in the ninth, the Tigers had 10 strikeouts for the sixth consecutive game, setting an American League record.

Curtis Granderson had two at-bats in an extended spring game on Wednesday, according to Yankees manager Joe Girardi, and Mark Teixeira also appears to be making progress as he rehabs an injury.

The Pirates came alive Wednesday afternoon with four runs in the eighth, including Starling Marte’s game-tying two-run homer, to earn a 6-4 comeback win over the Brewers at Miller Park.

With three runs off Reds starter Homer Bailey in a five-batter span, the Cardinals positioned themselves for a 4-2 win and matched their run production from the last three games combined. Lance Lynn earned his NL-leading fifth victory.

Scott Diamond allowed two runs on four hits over six innings on Wednesday, and the offense followed up with some breathing room in a 6-2 win at Comerica Park.

Jordany Valdespin’s three-run shot helped the Mets rally past Miami to end a six-game skid with a 7-6 victory.

Astros manager Bo Porter announced Wednesday that right-hander Jordan Lyles, who began the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, will start Thursday’s series opener against the Tigers at Minute Maid Park. MLB.com reported late Tuesday that Lyles would be called up.

The Tigers still see Bruce Rondon as their closer of the future. Their idea to use him as an extra reliever for the present, however, wasn’t working out. Rondon is headed back to Triple-A Toledo to be the closer there.

Tuesday’s rest did Jayson Werth some good, but not enough to get him a spot in Wednesday’s lineup. Werth is battling cramping in his right hamstring as well as a sore left ankle after fouling a ball off the ankle in the eighth inning of Monday’s game.

Yu Darvish of the Rangers, Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers, Anibal Sanchez of the Tigers and Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals are the choices from April as voting is under way to select the season’s first Pitching Performance of the Month presented by Head & Shoulders.

Reds ace Johnny Cueto, currently on the 15-day disabled list for a strained right lat muscle, was scheduled to head back to Cincinnati for a medical checkup. Assuming all goes well as expected, he will head out on a Minor League rehab assignment.