Strasburg Stays Perfect as Nats Beat Harvey and Mets 7-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 10:03 P.M. E.D.T.  —  WASHINGTON — Steven Strasburg remained unbeaten with an 11-strikeout performance, and the Washington Nationals hit three of their season-high five home runs off struggling Matt Harvey …

Tomlin Wins Again as Indians Beat Sale, White Sox 6-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 11:12 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Josh Tomlin beat Chris Sale in a one-sided matchup of unbeaten pitchers and Francisco Lindor had three hits, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.

Jason Heyward could return to Cubs lineup by end of Cardinals series  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The discomfort in Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward's right side has subsided to the point where he might return to the lineup Tuesday night.  —  “If it was up to me, I'd be playing right now …

Correa's RBI Single in 13th Lifts Astros Over Orioles 3-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 25, 2016, 12:48 A.M. E.D.T.  —  HOUSTON — Carlos Correa's tiebreaking single in the 13th inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.

Jackie Bradley Jr. and the statistical mythology of the hitting streak  —  It isn't the longest...yet.  —  But is Jackie Bradley Jr.'s current hitting streak the greatest of its kind in Red Sox history?  —  With a hit on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park …

Mackanin pulls Herrera after lack of effort, sends message in loss  —  DETROIT - No matter the talent level of each player on his roster, manager Pete Mackanin demands full effort from anyone wearing a Phillies uniform.  —  He expects his standards to be met whether a guy is hitless …

Yanks Back at .500, Beat Blue Jays 6-0 Behind Eovaldi  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 10:07 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — For the first time since the second week of the season, the New York Yankees are back at .500.  —  A resurgent Nathan Eovaldi combined with his bullpen …

Polanco Drives in 5, Pirates Crush Diamondbacks 12-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 10:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PITTSBURGH — Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-best five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Tuesday night.

Hammel Stars on Mound, Plate in Cubs' Rout of Cardinals  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 24, 2016, 10:37 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Jason Hammel pitched 7 1-3 stingy innings and had a two-run double in the Chicago's six-run first as the Cubs went on to rout the St. Louis Cardinals 12-3 on Tuesday night.

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 …

Vermont's most famous former baseball player's pitch for governor  —  Fringe candidates for public office often come out of Left Field.  —  But this year, the best nationally-known name on the lineup of candidates for governor comes out of the bullpen.  —  Former Red Sox and Expos pitcher Bill …