A look at what's happening all around the majors today:PUJOLS' PURSUITAlbert Pujols has 2,999 hits as Los Angeles opens a series at Seattle. Pujols got three shots at 3,000 after reaching striking distance with a two-run double in the second inning, but he couldn't get the hit before the Angels began a five-game road trip. He'll try to reach 3,000 against Seattle's Mike Leake.MEXICAN FLAVORMajor League Baseball returns to Mexico in the regular season for the first time in nearly two decades when the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego play a three-game series in Monterrey. It'll be a matchup of promising rookies when Joey Lucchesi starts for the Padres against Walker Buehler at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey.The previous visit was opening day in 1999 when Mexican native Vinny Castilla helped Colorado top the Padres. The first trip was in 1996, with Mexican star Fernando Valenzuela leading San Diego over the Mets to begin a three-game series.ENCORE, ENCOREPirates rookie Nick Kingham makes his... [More]

A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday:MEXICAN FLAVORMajor League Baseball returns to Mexico in the regular season for the first time in nearly two decades when the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego play a three-game series in Monterrey. It'll be a matchup of promising rookies when Joey Lucchesi starts for the Padres against Walker Buehler at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey.The previous visit was opening day in 1999 when Mexican native Vinny Castilla helped Colorado top the Padres. The first trip was in 1996, with Mexican star Fernando Valenzuela leading San Diego over the Mets to begin a three-game series.ENCORE, ENCOREPirates rookie Nick Kingham makes his second career start. His first one went pretty well — in his major league debut last weekend, he took a perfect game into the seventh inning against St. Louis before it was broken up. The 26-year-old right pitches vs. the Brewers at Miller Park.LOOKING GOODThe Atlanta Braves — the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves — return... [More]

Neil Walker became the latest free agent to take a big pay cut as opening day approaches, joining the New York Yankees on Monday with a one-year deal for $4 million.The veteran infielder made $17.2 million last season while playing for the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. He can earn $1 million in performance bonuses this year.The 32-year-old Walker hit .265 with 14 home runs and 49 RBIs last season, then became a free agent. He will likely start at second base, giving prospects Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar more time to mature in the minor leagues."It's certainly a crazy offseason, but more than anything my hope was that I'd land somewhere that's going to be competitive and have a chance to win," Walker said. "I'm happy to be here, happy to be on a contending team."Starting pitcher Lance Lynn got right to work with Minnesota after finalizing his $12 million, one-year deal. He turned down a $17.4 million offer to stay with St. Louis, and looked for a richer contract in free agency.Lynn... [More]

RHP Kris Medlen, trying to get back to the majors after not pitching last year because of shoulder problems that followed two Tommy John elbow surgeries, allowed five hits and three runs in 5 2/3 innings in his first start Friday for Triple-A Gwinnett. He walked three and struck out six, throwing 99 pitches. Medlen, 31, was 10-1 with a 1.57 ERA for the Braves in 2012 after his first elbow surgery and 15-12 with a 3.11 ERA in 2013.

RHP Kris Medlen's comeback from a series of major arm injuries continues. He was promoted to Double-A this weekend. His goal is to be on a major league roster in 2018.

RHP Kris Medlen exercised his mutual option but the Royals declined to pick up their half. Medlen, who was 1-3 with a 7.77 ERA in six starts, will become a free agent.

RHP Kris Medlen (right rotator cuff inflammation) will begin a throwing program in November. He should be at close to 100 percent for spring training.

RHP Kris Medlen remains on the 60-day disabled list with right rotator inflammation and is out for the season. "Medlen is still dealing with some shoulder weakness," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He's probably not an option." Medlen went 1-3 with a 7.77 ERA in six starts this season.

RHP Kris Medlen still has shoulder weakness and likely won't pitch again this season.

RHP Kris Medlen, who has not pitched in the majors since May because of rotator cuff inflammation, pitched a scoreless inning Tuesday in a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha. He gave up one hit and struck out two, throwing 15 pitches, 11 for strikes.

RHP Kris Medlen, out since May 11 due to rotator cuff tendinitis, allowed five runs in 1 2/3 innings in a rehab outing at Omaha. Medlen, 30, has a career record of 41-25 with a 3.25 ERA. But he has already endured two elbow surgeries, and he has a 1-3 record and a 7.77 ERA in six starts this season.

RHP Kris Medlen pitched two scoreless innings with two strikeouts for the Royals' rookie-level Arizona League affiliate on Tuesday. Medlen is on the 60-day disabled list due to right rotator cuff inflammation. He was 1-3 with a 7.77 ERA in six starts before he was sidelined on May 12. Medlen is expected to continue his rehab with Triple-A Omaha but will make multiple appearances before he is activated.

RHP Kris Medlen tossed two scoreless innings for the Surprise Royals of the Arizona League on Tuesday. Medlen is on the 60-day disabled list with right rotator cuff inflammation.

RHP Kris Medlen began a new rehab assignment Tuesday, and he tossed two scoreless innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Medlen, out since May 11 due to right rotator cuff inflammation, made five minor league rehab starts from June 15-July 5, posting a 5.50 ERA.

RHP Kris Medlen, who is on the disabled list with inflammation in his right rotator cuff, threw a bullpen session before Friday's game. He could begin a minor league rehab assignment soon. "I haven't sat down with Nick (Kenney, trainer) yet, but I think he'll go out here shortly. I hope so," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said.

RHP Kris Medlen was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday.

RHP Kris Medlen (right rotator cuff inflammation) made a rehab start for Triple-A Omaha Thursday night against Memphis. Medlen, who was put on the disabled list on May 12, was rocked in six starts earlier this year for the Royals, going 1-3 with a 7.77 ERA and allowing more than two baserunners per inning. He was 6-2, 4.01 in 15 games last year for Kansas City.

RHP Kris Medlen (right rotator cuff inflammation) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Omaha on Thursday night against Memphis. Medlen has been sidelined since May 12.

RHP Kris Medlen (right rotator cuff inflammation) threw two scoreless innings in his first minor league rehab start for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Medlen threw 43 pitches, struck out five, walked none and allowed three hits.

RHP Kris Medlen (right rotator cuff inflammation) threw live batting practice Monday in Arizona. "Everything went great," manager Ned Yost said. "He passed all of his tests on that." Medlen, who went on the disabled list on May 12 retroactive to the previous day, will throw another session before heading out on a rehab assignment. Medlen is 1-3 with a 7.77 ERA in six starts this season.