A frustrating homestand melted into a satisfactory ending Wednesday for the Mets, who parlayed six shutout innings from Logan Verrett in to a 2-1 win over the Marlins at Citi Field.

Facing Aroldis Chapman in an extended spring camp game proved to be no easy assignment for three Yankees Minor Leaguers, as the left-handed closer worked a perfect inning in his first appearance on Wednesday.

Cardinals left-hander Marco Gonzales will undergo Tommy John surgery, general manager John Mozeliak said Wednesday.

Angels center fielder Mike Trout honored Kobe Bryant during the finale against the A’s, wearing special, custom-made cleats and batting gloves to commemorate the Los Angeles Lakers great prior to the final game of his NBA career.

The Red Sox placed third baseman Pablo Sandoval on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday, with a left shoulder strain prior to Wednesday’s game against the Orioles.

The birth of his son now behind him, Jacob deGrom plans to meet the Mets in Cleveland on Friday, before they open a three-game series with the Indians. When he arrives, deGrom will attempt to throw a bullpen session for the first time since straining his right lat April 8 against the Phillies.

Pence is still “Buster Posey’s friend.”

The Blue Jays recalled switch-pitcher Pat Venditte from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday while designating right-hander Arnold Leon for assignment.

The Cubs were universally viewed as the favorites headed into the season, but they’ve also added another aspect that you might not have seen coming: They’re on track to be a historically disciplined team.

The Rangers have called up left-handed reliever Alex Claudio from Triple-A Round Rock and sent down right-hander Phil Klein.

Every Mother’s Day, the color pink infiltrates just about everything associated with a Major League Baseball game. Players wear pink wristbands, pink ribbons, pink shoes and pink shoelaces, and they swing pink bats. There is no more perfectly eye-popping way to celebrate moms, and bring awareness to breast cancer research, than a shade like pink, given it’s not exactly the first color we associate with strong, strapping professional ballplayers.

The start to the Twins’ season hit another bump in the road on Wednesday, when closer Glen Perkins was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain. Minnesota called up lefty reliever Taylor Rogers from Triple-A Rochester to replace him on the roster.

Now that’s some runway fashion.

With a three-run homer and a two-run double in the Rangers’ 8-0 win over the Mariners, Adrian Beltre ended his night’s work with 1,015 career extra-base hits — a mark that tied him with Mike Schmidt for 32nd all-time.

Derek Holland threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Adrian Beltre racked up five RBIs on a home run and double as the Rangers rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Mariners on Tuesday night at Safeco Field.

Lorenzo Cain hit a three-run home run and the Royals’ shutdown bullpen did exactly that in a tense 3-2 win over the Astros on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park.

Ross Stripling has been leading a double life: stockbroker by day, the Dodgers’ fifth starter by night.