The New York Mets today announced that the club has placed outfielder Juan Lagares on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to June 15, with a sprained left thumb and recalled infielder/outfielder Ty Kelly from Las Vegas (AAA)

The Mariners took advantage of three Rays errors to claim a 6-4 win on Thursday afternoon at Tropicana Field and prevent the Rays from sweeping the three-game series.

Left-hander Cody Reed, the Reds’ No. 3 prospect per MLBPipeline.com, will be called up Saturday and make his Major League debut against the Astros in Houston.

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.

Freddie Freeman’s two-run home run in the third gave the Braves a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, as Atlanta received a solid start from Matt Wisler and defeated the Reds, 7-2, on Thursday to split the four-game series at Turner Field.

How can the best team in baseball get even better? By getting the game’s top catching prospect acclimated to the big leagues so he can be in position to contribute in October. The Cubs, whose 44-20 start has them on pace for 111 victories, will summon Willson Contreras to the Majors on Friday.

In an “incredibly frustrating and disappointing” latest chapter to his injury-laden career, David Wright and the Mets announced Thursday that the third baseman has opted for surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck.

Roger Peckinpaugh and Earle Combs were there to see it happen. And it wasn’t just a dramatic Yankees victory that they witnessed. The men who shared the record for the longest hitting streak in New York club history were joined on Monday in that club by the great Joe DiMaggio. They also happened to be on hand at a rain-soaked Yankee Stadium to watch a stirring 6 to 4 comeback victory by the Yankees that made the race for the American League lead all the more intriguing.

Jason Grilli’s father, Steve, has always been an important role model in Jason’s life, with the younger Grilli following in his dad’s footsteps and pursuing a career in professional baseball. “Father always knew best,” Jason said.

Joe Torre was named Team USA’s general manager for the 2017 World Baseball Classic on Thursday.

Giancarlo Stanton is stuck in the worst slump of his career, and it’s not easily explainable. What we do know is that he’s striking out more than ever, and he’s struggling so badly that it seems almost certain that he’s trying to play through something serious.

The Cubs have decided to step up catcher Willson Contreras’ development and promote their top prospect from Triple-A Iowa.

This year, musical acts will set a new precedent at the festivities for the 87th All-Star Game presented by MasterCard in San Diego. There will be more of a music presence, with three Budweiser MLB All-Star Concerts planned. This year’s trio features well-known, hugely successful talents: Gwen Stefani, OneRepublic and Tori Kelly.

Let’s take a look at four players — three free-agent signings and a trade acquisition — who’ve seen an offseason of change turn into a best-case scenario and probable All-Star selection:

Jim Callis discusses which 2016 Draft picks will become the top prospect for their respective clubs when the Top 30 lists are re-ranked, when the Astros will call up Alex Bregman and more in this week’s Pipeline Inbox.

The Braves called up right-hander Tyrell Jenkins from Triple-A Gwinnett before Thursday’s series finale with the Reds, and they optioned Casey Kelly back to Gwinnett.

The Red Sox are tied for first place, and they’re also tracking to set a record for highest stolen-base efficiency. Thanks to effective thieves like Betts, Bogaerts and Bradley, Boston is finding more success on the bases than any team we’ve ever seen.