Reds get parade, edge Cubs 1-0 on 2-hitter for their 1st win  —  CINCINNATI — Four days into the season, the Reds finally got their opening-day parade — and a win, too.  —  The Cubs?  Still trying to locate their offense.  —  Rookie Tyler Mahle pitched one-hit ball for six innings …

Morton helps Astros beat Orioles 6-1 in home opener  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Charlie Morton pitched six scoreless innings, Marwin Gonzalez homered and the Houston Astros unveiled their World Series banner before defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 on Monday night in their home opener.

Angels unravel early and oddly against Indians  —  They were two games over .500, having won three of four in Oakland.  —  They were riding a wave of international euphoria provided by their Japanese wonder.  —  They were saluting one their past fan favorites, Jered Weaver, asked to toss out the ceremonial first pitch.

Ramirez, Betts homer as Red Sox top Marlins  —  Fish fall 7-3  —  MIAMI - Brian Johnson gave the Boston Red Sox their fifth solid start in five games, allowing one run in six innings in a 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.  —  All five Boston starters have allowed less than two runs …

Cards' Mikolas returns to big leagues with a bang  —  MILWAUKEE  • In one sense, Miles Mikolas wondered if this day would ever come again.  In another, it was a day he could only dream about.  —  A struggling reliever in the San Diego organization and unsuccessful starter at Texas, Mikolas signed on to pitch in Japan in 2015.

The story behind White Sox coach Daryl Boston's whistle and Josh Donaldson's reaction  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Daryl Boston tried to learn how to whistle on his own.  —  He even turned to YouTube to watch instructional videos.  But the White Sox first-base coach couldn't get the sound …

OF Tomas, owed over $42M, demoted to minors by Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona outfielder Yasmany Tomas cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Reno by the Diamondbacks, who are responsible for the $42.5 million he is owed in the remaining three seasons of a $68.5 million, six-year contract.

Liriano pitches Tigers to 1st win of season, 6-1 over Royals  —  DETROIT (AP) — Ron Gardenhire's first win with the Detroit Tigers came courtesy of a couple other grizzled veterans.  —  Francisco Liriano pitched into the seventh inning in his Detroit debut and Victor Martinez drove …

Should Shohei Ohtani stay a two-way player?  Exactly 100 years ago, the Red Sox faced the same question with Babe Ruth  —  Now we've seen it for real: Shohei Ohtani got a hit in his first major league at-bat, and then he got a win in his major league debut.

Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers … When he was sent up as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the 15th inning, Jeff Mathis controlled his own destiny.  He knew if he got a hit, the Diamondbacks would dance on the infield at Chase Field.  If he didn't, a different fate would befall him.

Ian Desmond stays hot at Petco Park, leads Rockies to victory over Padres  —  Counting last season, Desmond is batting .354 (17-for-48) with five home runs and 13 RBIs in 11 games at Petco  —  SAN DIEGO — This SoCal port of Cali bills itself as “America's Finest City.”  For Ian Desmond, it's a hitter's paradise.

Lynn has rough start in debut for Twins  —  Colin Moran hit a first-inning grand slam in his debut at PNC Park off of Lance Lynn, Jameson Taillon tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 5-4 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins in their home opener on Monday.

Mets place reliever Anthony Swarzak on 10-day disabled list, recall Hansel Robles  —  The Mets have placed reliever Anthony Swarzak on the 10-day disabled list with a sore left oblique and recalled Hansel Robles from Triple-A, according to MLB's transactions page.  —  The move is retroactive to April 1.

Rays ranked among Major League Baseball's least watchable teams  —  Aside from their late comeback win on opening day, the Rays haven't exactly been captivating to watch this season.  —  Three consecutive losses in which they averaged a run a game dropped them into last place in the AL East after just four games.