News and notes around Major League Baseball for Saturday, June 5, evening edition.
The Cubs activated Jason Heyward from the injured list on Saturday, NBCSportsEdge.com reports. Heyward had been on the IL due to a hamstring strain. Heyward will bat sixth and play left field Saturday versus the Giants.
John Means of the Orioles was removed from the game Saturday, RotoWire.com reports. Means only lasted five batter before being removed from the game due to an undisclosed injury. Means becomes the second pitcher (Spencer Turnbull) who threw a no-hitter this season to be placed on the IL on Saturday.