Taylor Rogers doesn’t remember the journey to the mound, but the Twins’ rookie left-hander will always have the memory of making his first appearance in the Major Leagues.

The Pirates have agreed to terms on a Minor League deal with veteran right-hander Justin Masterson, the club announced Thursday.

“No way is he going to throw another curveball … is he?”

Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole narrowly avoided a devastating injury during the sixth inning of Thursday’s 7-4 loss to the Tigers at PNC Park, taking a glancing blow off the top of his head on a comebacker.

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton left Thursday’s game in the fourth inning after taking a pitch off his left hand.

The most captivating part of the story may be the notion that two Major League Baseball players, active players in the heart of their careers, could wind up in brothels on the other side of the world, conducting undercover surveillance in an effort to rescue teenage girls from lives as sex slaves.

New Jersey high school left-hander Jason Groome, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 Draft prospect, has been ruled ineligible by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for violating its transfer rule.

Major League Baseball today announced activities and details around Jackie Robinson Day on Friday.

The Phillies’ rotation wasn’t expected to do all that much in 2016. But with prospects Aaron Nola, Jerad Eickhoff and Vince Velasquez making their mark, suddenly this rotation looks a whole lot more competitive than could have been expected.

The Red Sox will activate catcher Christian Vazquez for Friday night’s game against the Blue Jays, multiple sources told MLB.com. The club hasn’t confirmed the move.

Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday with turf toe in his left foot.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto acquired Leonys Martin over the offseason with the idea of bolstering Seattle’s defense at Safeco Field, adding one of the best outfield arms and quality center fielders in the game. So seeing the 28-year-old Cuban off to a strong start at the plate is one of the welcome signs in the early going.

Major League Baseball and the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) have teamed up for a public service ad highlighting the dangers of using smokeless tobacco. The 60-second ad, which will air on MLB Network and on scoreboards throughout MLB, is the personal account of former Major Leaguer Curt Schilling. Schilling was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2014 and attributes his cancer, which is in remission after treatment, to his use of dipping.

Jim Callis answers questions from fans about top prospects and possible high Draft picks in the latest Pipeline inbox.

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Daniel Stumpf has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, a performance-enhancing substance.

Thursday’s schedule of pitching matchups has the potential to produce another duel, with Braves No. 2 prospect Sean Newcomb (No. 19 overall) and Rays No. 6 prospect Taylor Guerrieri set to face off as Double-A Montgomery takes on Mississippi.

The Rockies had 18 hits — 12 for extra bases — and defeated the Giants, 10-6. Nolan Arenado led the way with two homers and a double. The third baseman also drove in seven; he entered this game with three extra-base hits and five RBIs for the year.