David Wright gets injection for potentially ‘serious’ neck injury  —  Larry Brown / Larry Brown Sports / Yardbarker  —  The New York Mets are one game behind the Nationals for first place in the NL East, but it appears the Mets could be without one of their leaders for some time.

Brewers Claim Neil Ramirez  —  The Brewers have claimed righty Neil Ramirez off waivers from the Cubs, according to SB Nation's Chris Cotillo (via Twitter).  Ramirez, who just turned 27, had been designated for assignment by Chicago.  —  Milwaukee is obviously in quite a different position than their division rivals.

Rays to ease Brad Boxberger back into closer role  —  KANSAS CITY — The Rays see RHP Brad Boxberger's return from the disabled list as the kind of move that will make their bullpen deeper and better.  —  And in no way divided by any closer controversy.  —  Manager Kevin Cash made it clear …

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.

Debut Ante: Julio Urias  —  Julio Urias entered the season ranked as the no. 2 prospect in the vaunted Dodgers system, stationed behind Corey Seager and in front of a bucket brigade of pitching prospects.  Urias is the youngest of the bunch, as he won't reach 20 years old until August of this year …

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.

Brewers Designate Colin Walsh  —  The Brewers have designated Rule 5 pick Colin Walsh, the team announced.  The infielder's roster spot will go to Neil Ramirez, who was claimed off waivers.  —  Walsh, 26, recorded just four hits in his 63 plate appearances on the year.

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.

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.

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 …

How Dave Dombrowski nearly blocked Eduardo Rodriguez's path to Red Sox  —  BALTIMORE — On Tuesday night the Red Sox will watch the season debut of Eduardo Rodriguez, a pitcher that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski believes “has the potential to be a top of the rotation type of guy.”

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 …