What's to thank for Matt Harvey's newfound form?  —  Matt Harvey on Monday took a big step toward righting the ship.  Here's a look inside the change.  —  With his back against the wall, Matt Harvey delivered in a big way Monday afternoon for the New York Mets against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field.

Yankees' Late Surge Falls Short Against the Blue Jays  —  TORONTO — The Toronto right-hander Marco Estrada shut the Yankees out on three hits over eight innings and then watched the bullpen nearly toss away his handiwork as the Blue Jays hung on for a 4-2 victory over the Yankees on Monday.

Hosmer Hits 3-Run Homer as Royals Top Rays 6-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 11:33 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eric Hosmer hit a three-run homer after Lorenzo Cain drove in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Monday night.

Bogaerts Hit Streak at 23 as Red Sox Beat Orioles 7-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 4:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Xander Bogaerts extended his hitting streak to 23 games and drove in two runs, Jackie Bradley put Boston ahead for good with a sixth-inning homer and the Red Sox beat …

Diamondbacks, Edwin Escobar see positives in debut loss … Diamondbacks left-hander Edwin Escobar jammed Houston Astros hitters and broke their bats on Monday afternoon, and he watched as those swings produced base hits.  He saw his defense make costly mistakes behind him.

Jordan Zimmermann (groin) expected to make Friday return  —  ANAHEIM — Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is on track to make his return from a groin injury on Friday when the club opens its series against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.  —  “All signs are pointing towards Friday right …

Locke Tosses Three-Hit Shutout Against Marlins  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 10:00 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MIAMI — Jeff Locke tossed a three-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 10-0 on Monday night.  —  Gregory Polanco's grand slam, Sean Rodriguez's two-run homer …

Cubs bullpen dips into history after perfect outing  —  Photos from the game at Wrigley Field on May 30, 2016.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  After arguably his best performance as a reliever, Travis Wood made sure to spread the credit Monday to his fellow bullpen mates that the Cubs' 2-0 win over the Dodgers possible.

Daniel Murphy Drives in 3, Nationals Rally Past Phillies 4-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 10:09 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHILADELPHIA — Daniel Murphy hit a solo homer and tiebreaking two-run single, Tanner Roark threw seven sharp innings and the Washington Nationals held on for a 4-3 win …

Graveman Ends Long Skid in A's 3-2 Win Over Twins  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 6:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Coco Crisp homered leading off the game, Khris Davis hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Monday.

Seattle Uses 2 Big Innings to Rout San Diego 9-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 7:15 P.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Kyle Seager's two-run homer in the sixth inning snapped a 2-all tie and Dae-Ho Lee's three-run shot capped a five-run eighth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday.

2016 Week 8 MLB Power Rankings  —  Eight weeks, eight No. 1 rankings for the Chicago Cubs — and the voters were again unanimous.  —  The No. 2 hole?  That's a whole other story.  Three teams got second-place nods on at least one ballot this week, and while the Boston Red Sox held …

Mazara, Desmond Homer as Rangers Rout Indians 9-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 30, 2016, 9:03 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CLEVELAND — Nomar Mazara hit a three-run homer, Ian Desmond had a two-run shot and the Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 9-2 on Monday night.