Peavy Almost Perfect Through 7 as Giants Blank Braves 4-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 9:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Jake Peavy faced the minimum 21 batters through seven innings, Denard Span drove in two runs with three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night.

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.

Springer Sparks Astros to 8-5 Win Over Diamondbacks  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 7:49 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — George Springer has taken to the leadoff role these past eight games, lashing singles, homers, finding ways to get on base.  —  Houston manager A.J. Hinch isn't sure …

Kazmir, Dodgers Bullpen Outduel Arrieta, Blank Cubs 5-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 11:42 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Scott Kazmir and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, matching zeros with Cubs ace Jake Arrieta before the Los Angeles Dodgers got to Chicago's bullpen for a 5-0 victory Tuesday night.

Carpenter Has 4 More Hits to Lead Cards Over Brewers 10-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 11:39 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — Matt Carpenter tied his season high with four hits for the second straight game, scored four times and drove in two runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 10-3 on Tuesday night.

Rockies Tie Franchise Record With 7 Homers, Beat Reds 17-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 1, 2016, 12:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon each hit two of Colorado's team record-tying seven homers, powering the Rockies to a 17-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Betts Hits 3 HRs, Has 5 RBIs as Red Sox Beat Orioles 6-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 10:19 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Mookie Betts hit a career-high three homers and drove in five runs, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Tuesday night to open a three-game lead in the AL East.

O's put Caleb Joseph on 15-day DL with testicular injury  —  BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have placed backup catcher Caleb Joseph on the 15-day disabled list with a testicular injury.  —  Joseph was struck by a foul ball in the eighth inning of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Rockies Shortstop Jose Reyes Set for Return From Suspension  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 31, 2016, 7:21 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes will report to Triple-A Albuquerque for a rehab assignment on Wednesday, the day after the former All-Star shortstop completes …

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 …