When Willson Contreras was called up, the Cubs said at the time they didn’t know if it would be a short-term or long-term assignment for the catcher. Apparently, Contreras is here to stay.

Fresh from a successful injury rehab start, Rockies right-hander Tyler Chatwood said Friday he is ready to return from a back injury.

The D-backs have not decided yet whether to put Zack Greinke on the disabled list, and the right-hander told them he felt better Friday than he did Tuesday when he was removed from his start at the beginning of the third inning.

Manager Robin Ventura almost was at a loss for words when talking about the broken right foot suffered by Matt Davidson in the White Sox victory 6-5 victory Thursday over the Twins, sending him to the 15-day disabled list.

With the MLB Draft in the rear-view mirror and the calendar having flipped to July, general managers have turned their attention to the non-waiver Trade Deadline, said the Brewers’ David Stearns.

The Red Sox, who have been depleted in left field over the last several weeks, welcomed Brock Holt back to the active roster prior to Friday night’s game against the Angels.

The physical toll the past two weeks have had on David Wright were apparent. A bandage on his throat covered the scars from the surgery he underwent on June 16 to repair a herniated disk in his neck, and the Mets’ third baseman looked noticeably lighter.

Felix Hernandez just wants to pitch. The Mariners’ ace was adamant after a 43-pitch bullpen session on Friday that he was ready.

Todd Frazier probably had his sights set on participating in the 2016 Home Run Derby during upcoming All-Star Game festivities in San Diego shortly after winning the 2015 competition in Cincinnati.

Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, on the disabled list with discomfort in his right shoulder, threw 29 pitches in a bullpen session on Friday at Target Field, and the next step is a start in the Minor Leagues. Darvish is scheduled to pitch three innings and 45 pitches for Double-A Frisco at Northwest Arkansas on Monday.

As the Braves and Marlins make all of the necessary preparations to play at Fort Bragg on Sunday night, they are handling the logistical difficulties with a genuine appreciation for what this one game means to the many military members who have spent the past couple months anxiously awaiting this historic event.

The Cubs will be getting help for their bullpen in the second half, but don’t jump to conclusions that they’ve made a trade.

The Padres Hall of Fame is officially open. In a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon, the Padres unveiled their Hall of Fame Plaza located at the K Street entrance behind left field. The Hall includes an interior exhibit, which puts San Diego’s baseball history on display, and an exterior courtyard with plaques to honor the Padres who have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Major League Baseball players do what they do for many reasons. They play ball because it’s fun, because it’s a chance to be a kid again. They do it to delight fans, to break records, to win championships. They do it for their livelihoods, for their families, for their hometowns and native countries. But on Sunday, the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins will play a historic baseball game at a remarkable American venue, and they’ll do it for another reason that can never be questioned. They’ll play the Fort Bragg Game to simply say, “Thank you.”

Kevin Maitan, the crown jewel of international class of 2016 and the top prospect on MLB.com’s list of Top 30 International Prospects, is among the talented young players who will sign during the international signing period that begins Saturday.

A complete breakdown of which 2016 Draft picks from the first 10 rounds have agreed to terms, along with their reported bonuses and starting assignments.

As of Friday afternoon, the Nationals were still uncertain if right-hander Stephen Strasburg would be able to pitch against the Reds on Sunday afternoon after dealing with an upper back strain.