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 …

Everything you wanted to know about the new Kris Bryant mural in Wrigleyville  —  Renowned Chicago street artist Hebru Brantley and his friend and colleague Max Sansing, both South Side natives, created a new Kris Bryant mural at HVAC Pub in Wrigleyville.  Check out the photos that follow the project …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …