CC Sabathia tossed six strong innings and Didi Gregorius hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh to help the Yankees snap their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Twins on Thursday night at Target Field.

Blue Jays’ shortstop Troy Tulowitzki began his rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin on Thursday night as he continues to make his way back from a sore right quad.

With Josh Harrison on second base and two outs in the first inning, Jung Ho Kang ripped a 1-0 two-seam fastball from Mets starter Bartolo Colon down the left-field line, but Michael Conforto hustled over and laid out to make an incredible diving catch, saving a run.

Wilmer Flores exited the Mets’ 6-4 win over the Pirates on Thursday night at Citi Field in the third inning with a left hand bruise after being hit by a pitch in the second. X-rays on Flores’ hand came back negative.

Sources said Thursday the Phillies are close to agreements with their top three picks in the 2016 Draft, including the No. 1 overall pick, Mickey Moniak.

After busting out of a six-plus-week offensive slump by tallying 11 runs on Wednesday, the Mets’ offense continued surging Thursday. Bartolo Colon sparked a four-run third inning with a double, and the Mets launched three home runs to take a 6-4 victory in their rubber match against the Pirates at Citi Field.

Already thin in left field minus Brock Holt (concussion) and Blake Swihart (severely sprained left ankle), the Red Sox didn’t have Chris Young for Thursday night’s 5-1 loss to the Orioles due to a tight right quad. The development gave Rusney Castillo a chance to start for just the second time this season.

The Royals reinstated outfielder Brett Eibner from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday. Eibner had been dealing with a left ankle sprain. In a corresponding move, Kansas City optioned outfielder Reymond Fuentes to Triple-A Omaha.

The Blue Jays got home runs from Edwin Encarnacion and Michael Saunders in the first inning and pitcher J.A. Happ took care of the rest, allowing one unearned run in a win over the Phillies.

The Orioles took sole possession of first place back from the Red Sox on their way out of town, cruising to a 5-1 victory in the rubber match of a three-game series Thursday night at Fenway Park.

The question lingering at the back of the minds of the most optimistic Brewers fans has crossed owner Mark Attanasio’s, too. What happens to the rebuilding plan if the team is still hanging around the National League Wild Card race in mid-July?

Nationals manager Dusty Baker is ready to establish set roles among his relievers and move past using the so-called “bullpen by committee.”

The Tigers’ injury woes worsened on Thursday night when J.D. Martinez ran into the right-field wall at Kauffman Stadium, fracturing his right elbow. He left the game immediately, holding his arm to his side.

Rangers right fielder Nomar Mazara knew what was at stake in the ninth inning of Thursday’s 5-1 win over the A’s. He knew starter Colby Lewis was three outs away from a no-hitter, but his best effort couldn’t keep Oakland out of the hit column.

Textbook ‘Tolo.

The Pirates have agreed to terms with second-round Draft pick Travis MacGregor and third-round pick Stephen Alemais, according to MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis.

Rangers pitcher Colby Lewis couldn’t hide his disappointment afterward, and neither could his teammates. The Rangers were feeling good after a 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Thursday, and Lewis’ complete game was a huge boost to their weary bullpen. But everybody wanted the perfect game, or at least the no-hitter — especially Lewis.