Final: Red Sox 11, Royals 5  —  Game over: Red Sox 11, Royals 5 The Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with an 11-5 victory over the Royals before a Kauffman Stadium crowd of 19,502.  —  The Red Sox erupted for 16 hits and four homers, including a pair by rookie third baseman Will Middlebrooks …

Cole Hamels suspended five games for intentionally hitting Bryce Harper  —  Cole Hamels admitting that he intentionally plunked Bryce Harper yesterday has earned the Phillies left-hander a five-game suspension from MLB, along with an undisclosed fine.  —  Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo …

Wedge is patient as young club improves  —  SEATTLE — Eric Wedge wants to make one thing clear: The Major League Baseball season is 162 games.  —  And that doesn't change yearly.  —  “I know everybody gets frustrated, but we're what, 30 games in or whatever it is?” the Mariners manager said.

Zambrano Tosses 3-Hitter as Marlins Top Astros 4-0  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Zambrano pitched a three-hitter for his first win of the season and Giancarlo Stanton extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a two-run homer, leading the Miami Marlins to their seventh straight win with a 4- victory …

Weaver Goes 6 to Help Angels to 8-3 Win Over Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jered Weaver allowed three hits over six innings in his first start since no-hitting the Twins last week to lead the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-3 victory over Minnesota on Monday night.

Bruce Has Three-Run Homer, Lifts Reds Over Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jay Bruce hit a three-run home run and Bronson Arroyo pitched solidly into the seventh inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.  —  Bruce's ninth home run capped …

Rockies rescind option on Jhoulys Chacin, place him on 15-day disabled list  —  DENVER - The Colorado Rockies announced today that the club has rescinded the option to right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to Triple-A Colorado Springs and placed Chacin on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.

Dozier makes Major League debut for Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Dozier made his Major League debut for the Twins on Monday night, batting second and playing shortstop against the Angels.  —  The 24-year-old hit .276 with a homer, four doubles and two stolen bases in 28 games with Triple …

Braves Miss Opportunities, Fall to Cubs 5-1  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn't around to see the final two innings from the dugout after being ejected in the seventh inning Monday night.  —  He wasn't sure after a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs why he got tossed …

Valdespin's First Career Hit Leads Mets Over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordany Valdespin had a pinch-hit three-run homer off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning for his first major league hit, leading the New York Mets to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.

Lilly, Dodgers dispatch Giants in error-filled win … RECOMMEND  —  LOS ANGELES — New Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson stepped up to a microphone set behind home plate and shouted: “It's time for Dodger Baseball!”  —  The Dodgers didn't disappoint.  —  Ted Lilly outpitched Barry Zito …

Indians Beat White Sox 3-2, Sweep Doubleheader  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Shelley Duncan's RBI double in the eighth inning gave the Cleveland Indians a soggy 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night and a sweep of their day-night doubleheader.  —  Duncan ripped a pitch from left-hander Matt Thornton …

Dodgers remove Javy Guerra from closer role, name Kenley Jansen as replacement  —  Javy Guerra was given the opportunity to open the season as the Dodgers' closer after posting a 2.31 ERA and 21 saves in 23 chances last year, but most felt it was only a matter of time before Kenley Jansen would stake his claim on the role.