Joe DiMaggio had two singles in five trips to the plate in the Yankees’ 3-2 win in 10 innings on May 21, 1941.

Joe DiMaggio had two singles in five trips to the plate in the Yankees’ 3-2 win in 10 innings on May 21, 1941.

Major League Baseball will seek to redefine the strike zone for the 2017 season, but any changes would have to be approved as part of the ongoing negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Major League Baseball will seek to redefine the strike zone for the 2017 season, but any changes would have to be approved as part of the ongoing negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Corey Ray, a junior outfielder for Louisville, figures to be selected in the Top 10 of the MLB Draft. Ray also will become the highest pick to ever come from the White Sox Amateur City Elite program, a dynamic concept to promote youth baseball in the inner city and give these kids playing a chance to further their on-field and off-field career.

Corey Ray, a junior outfielder for Louisville, figures to be selected in the Top 10 of the MLB Draft. Ray also will become the highest pick to ever come from the White Sox Amateur City Elite program, a dynamic concept to promote youth baseball in the inner city and give these kids playing a chance to further their on-field and off-field career.

Through Jon Daniels’ decade as general manager, the Rangers have been among the most active teams at the non-waiver Trade Deadline. That was the case in 2015, when the addition of Cole Hamels led to a surprising division title and continues to pay dividends now. One year later, Daniels has the currency to land another key piece — probably a closer, possibly a starter.

Through Jon Daniels’ decade as general manager, the Rangers have been among the most active teams at the non-waiver Trade Deadline. That was the case in 2015, when the addition of Cole Hamels led to a surprising division title and continues to pay dividends now. One year later, Daniels has the currency to land another key piece — probably a closer, possibly a starter.

Melvin Upton Jr.’s second walk-off home run of the season capped a wild Friday night, as the Padres and Dodgers staged a two-months-early version of the Home Run Derby at Petco Park.

Yovani Gallardo, on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, will throw a bullpen session on Sunday.

Friday night’s matchup of National League heavyweights became a tag-team affair dominated by the Chicago Cubs, as Jake Arrieta overpowered the San Francisco Giants and Kris Bryant delivered a telling uppercut in an 8-1 victory.

Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward left Friday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants with an apparent injury after making a diving catch on Denard Span’s fly ball to the deepest part of AT&T Park.

According to hitters, this is what it looks like when you’re facing Chris Sale at the plate.

The debut of Christian Bethancourt, outfielder, has been placed on a temporary hold. Before Friday’s game against the Dodgers, the Padres initially announced a lineup with Bethancourt starting in right field — giving Matt Kemp a breather. It would have been Bethancourt’s first game at a position other than catcher at any professional level. (He signed with Atlanta at age 16.)

Angels starting pitcher Hector Santiago was ejected in the third inning of his start Friday against the Orioles.

Anaheim native Mark Trumbo gave his friends and family to cheer for in his return to Orange County, as he hit a two-run home run in the third inning Friday against his former team, the Angels.

Oakland placed Reddick on the 15-day disabled list Friday and called up 27-year-old outfielder Jake Smolinski from Triple-A Nashville.