Change of T-shirt policy: ‘Try not to suck’ welcome at Busch Stadium  —  Pedro and Araceli Perez, with their 9-year-old son Victor, before the start of Monday's game in St. Louis.  —  Tribune Travels  —  Clad in matching T-shirts bearing a potentially offensive four-letter word — no …

Three potential suitors if Yanks trade Beltran  —  Alex Rodriguez returns to the New York Yankees' lineup Tuesday to serve as the designated hitter, and Carlos Beltran spoke the other day about how much he's looking forward to returning to the outfield.  —  That Beltran will be part …

Clint Barmes Explains Why He Retired During the 8th Inning of Triple-A Game  —  It was in the town of Reno, Nevada where Clint Barmes made the decision it would be the last game he'd play.  In front of a crowd of over 5,700 at Greater Nevada Field, Barmes walked into the dugout during …

Pence's Bloop Double in 9th Lifts Giants Past Padres 1-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 1:30 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Belt scored from first base when pinch-hitter Hunter Pence's bloop double to short right field fell between two San Diego Padres players with two outs …

Carson Smith To Undergo Tommy John Surgery  —  Red Sox reliever Carson Smith will require season-ending Tommy John surgery, the club has announced.  It's a big blow for Boston and the young reliever, who was acquired from the Mariners over the winter.  —  Smith, 26, had missed the start …

Jason Heyward made Cubs catcher David Ross cry with his retirement gift  —  Jason Heyward was quick to share the wealth after he signed an eight-year, $184 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in December.  According to Bleacher Report, one of Heyward's first moves after locking up the new deal …

Jordan Zimmermann has Grade 1 groin strain, likely to miss next start  —  Ausmus will use some caution, but seems optimistic right-hander won't have to go on disabled list.  —  Jordan Zimmermann received an early birthday present this year: Good news.  —  MRI tests on Sunday afternoon showed …

Pujols Hits 569th Homer, Angels Beat Rangers 2-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 23, 2016, 11:15 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Albert Pujols hit a two-run home run, the 569th of his career, and Nick Tropeano threw 6 2/3 strong innings to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Monday night.

Robinson Cano opens up to News about leaving New York, injury-plagued 2015 season and World Series aspirations with Mariners  —  When Robinson Cano signed with the Mariners in December 2013, most people had the same thought.  —  He did it for the money.  —  Yes, the 10-year …

Notes from the Field: May 24, 2016 by BP Prospect Staff  —  Antonio Senzatela, RHP, Colorado Rockies (Double-A Hartford)  —  Senzatela was making his first start in five weeks after an outing in April where he had “trouble getting loose.”  Rustiness could explain some of his struggles …

Mets Have “Some Curiosity About” Padres' James Loney  —  The Mets have at least “some curiosity about” Padres first baseman James Loney, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter links).  Loney's representatives at the Legacy Agency are expected to contact the club today to see if there's a fit.

Patriots RB Dion Lewis' recovery has him on track for season opener  —  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots will continue to take a patient and conservative approach with running back Dion Lewis' recovery from a torn left ACL, but things are going well.

Hill Wins Again, A's End Skid With 5-0 Victory vs Mariners  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 1:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Rich Hill pitched eight innings to win his fourth straight start, Stephen Vogt hit a leadoff homer in the seventh inning to snap a scoreless tie …

Top 25 MLB prospects update: Nats' Giolito climbs to No. 1  —  It's draft season in my world, but it's also my traditional time to make a quick tangent back to the pro side to look at the top prospects still in the minors and rookie-eligible.  This list largely resembles my preseason list …

Pirates' Ryan Vogelsong hit in head by pitch  —  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong left PNC Park in an ambulance Monday after being struck in the head by a pitch.  —  Batting with the bases loaded in the bottom of the second, Vogelsong had an -2 count when a pitch …