Smoak's 2 HR, go-ahead slam in 8th rally Jays past Yanks 7-4  —  TORONTO (AP) - Justin Smoak hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth to rally the Toronto Blue Jays past the New York Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.  —  After connecting off reliever Tommy Kahnle …

Williams pitches 6 no-hit innings, Pirates edge Tigers 1-0  —  DETROIT — On a chilly afternoon, Pirates right-hander Trevor Williams put the Detroit bats in a deep freeze.  —  Williams was pulled with a no-hitter in progress after six innings, and Pittsburgh hung on to beat the Tigers 1- Sunday …

Los Angeles Dodgers' Rich Hill begins new role vs. San Francisco Giants  —  LOS ANGELES - Rich Hill was the No. 2 starter to Clayton Kershaw's No. 1 as recently as last postseason, and now he finds himself in a new role with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  Hill will make his 2018 debut Sunday …

Shohei Ohtani wins pitching debut, leads Angels over A's 7-4  —  Shohei Ohtani could exhale, at last having made it through a whirlwind week and not one, but two separate debuts in the big leagues.  —  He got his first career hit, then three days later earned a win on the mound.

Marlins split opening series with Cubs after 6-0 win  —  Peters controls Cubbies  —  MIAMI - Dillon Peters threw six scoreless innings, Brian Anderson hit a three-run double to highlight a five-run fifth and the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 on Sunday to split their opening four-game series.

Harper, Eaton lead Nationals over Reds 6-5 for opening sweep  —  CINCINNATI — Bryce Harper finally hit a homer — two, no less.  Leadoff man Adam Eaton had another big game.  And the starting pitching was exquisite for the third time in a row.  —  It's early, but new manager Dave Martinez feels …

What can the Mets truly expect out of Steven Matz following disappointing start against Cardinals?  —  The way he finished spring training, again looking like the can't-miss kid from that memorable summer of 2015, Steven Matz had convinced the Mets he was over the hump, on track again to reclaim …

New York Mets hoping for Matt Harvey of old vs. Philadelphia Phillies  —  NEW YORK — The New York Mets will search for signs Monday night that the old Matt Harvey is still somewhere inside their one-time ace right-hander.  —  The Philadelphia Phillies will embark upon an even more pivotal quest …

Seventh-inning struggles doom Cleveland Indians in series finale against Seattle Mariners  —  The Cleveland Indians fell to the Seattle Mariners in their series finale at Safeco Field in Seattle Sunday.  —  Author: Matthew Florjancic  —  One bad inning can spoil an otherwise good day at the ballpark.

Orioles don't get break facing Astros' No. 5 starter  —  The offseason acquisition of right-hander Gerrit Cole was orchestrated to fortify an already stout Astros rotation, one that when fully armed, had the option of utilizing versatile right-hander Brad Peacock in a complementary role en route to the 2017 World Series title.

Snow, cold in Kansas City stall hot start for White Sox  —  Chicago Tribune  —  With temperatures not expected to rise much above freezing and snow in the forecast, Sunday's White Sox-Royals game was postponed.  The tentative make-up date is April 28 as part of a day-night doubleheader.

Watch Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Dodgers Game  —  Olympic Gold Medal?  Check.  Epic Twitter Feed?  Check.  Throwing out the first pitch at a Dodgers Game?  After today, check.  —  Snowboarder Chloe Kim can cross another milestone off her list.

Devin Smeltzer, Dodgers prospect who battled cancer, reunites with Chase Utley  —  Every baseball player has a story of what made them fall in love with the game, a player that was their favorite as a kid and the struggle it took to reach the professional level.