Top News:
Dan Arritt / UPI:
Indians hoping to maintain dominance over Angels — The Cleveland Indians will try to extend their winning streak against the Los Angeles Angels to 13 games when they meet Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. — The Indians (2-2) beat the Angels 6-0 in the opener of their three-game series Monday night …
RELATED:
Jeff Miller / Baltimore Sun:
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.
Alex Butler / UPI:
Edwin Encarnacion hits second career inside-the-park home run
Discussion:
Deadspin
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
Cleveland Indians smash three home runs in win over Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
WATCH: Edwin Encarnacion hits inside-the-park home run for Cleveland Indians
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe, MLB Baseball News … and Halos Heaven
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals recall Bader as Gyorko (hamstring) goes on 10-day disabled list — MILWAUKEE • The Cardinals have recalled outfielder Harrison Bader from Class AAA Memphis to fill the roster spot vacated by third baseman Jedd Gyorko, who went on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday …
RELATED:
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards' Mikolas returns to big leagues with a bang
Discussion:
Brew Crew Ball
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Wainwright lobbies hard to return Thursday
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Ben Zobrist to bat leadoff for the Cubs — Chicago Tribune — Ben Zobrist will bat leadoff Tuesday night as the Cubs try to generate some offense against the Reds. — Zobrist is batting .364 (4-for-11) in four games. He is leading off in place of Ian Happ, who is 1-for-15 …
RELATED:
Alan Robinson / UPI:
Cubs' Lester looks for better second start against Reds
Discussion:
Red Reporter
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Cubs strike out NL-record 58 times through their first 5 games
Discussion:
Red Reporter
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
RELATED:
Eduardo A. Encina / New York Daily News:
After cheating death, ex-Astros coach Rich Dauer returns to Houston with emotional first pitch
Discussion:
Fox News, Camden Chat and ESPN
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
RELATED:
Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Miguel Gonzalez returns, Tyler Saladino starts as White Sox face Blue Jays — Chicago Tribune — Miguel Gonzalez will make his return appearance to the White Sox on Tuesday night against the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. — He wasn't away for long. — Gonzalez made 23 starts …
Yahoo Canada / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Garcia gives Blue Jays precisely what they paid for in debut
Discussion:
Bluebird Banter
New York Daily News:
Start of Yankees' home opener delayed due to rain — The Yankees' home opener against the Rays, which was scheduled for a 4:05 p.m. first pitch, is being delayed due to rain. The team announced that the new start time is slated for approximately 4:15 p.m.
RELATED:
Larry Fleisher / UPI:
Snow pushes back Yankees' home opener against Rays
Discussion:
DRaysBay, Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
ESPN:
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.
Discussion:
Beyond the Box Score
RELATED:
Dave Del Grande / UPI:
Aces have their place in Rangers-A's matchup — OAKLAND, Calif. — Two teams struggling on offense will find themselves challenged by staff pitching aces Tuesday night when the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics meet for the second time in their four-game series.
RELATED:
Martin Gallegos / Mercury News:
Jed Lowrie delivers big hit A's desperately searched for against Rangers
Discussion:
Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
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 …
Discussion:
Fish Stripes, CBS Boston and DRaysBay
Daniel Popper / New York Daily News:
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.
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Mariners place DH Nelson Cruz on 10-day DL with sprained ankle — SAN FRANCISCO — The Seattle Mariners have placed designated hitter Nelson Cruz on the 10-day disabled list after he suffered a sprained right ankle in the season-opening series against Cleveland.
Discussion:
baseballmusings.com and Lookout Landing
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
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.
Discussion:
AZ Snake Pit
Alex Butler / UPI:
Bryce Harper is on a home-run-hitting tear — Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper hit his third home run in two days in an 8-1 win against the Atlanta Braves. — Harper's latest bomb was a 425-foot shot off of Sean Newcomb in the second inning Monday at SunTrust Park in Atlanta.
Discussion:
The Comeback, Elko Daily Free Press, Federal Baseball, Talking Chop, MLB Baseball News … and Washington Post
Associated Press:
MLB: Arizona assigns Tomas to Reno — Yasmany Tomas cleared waivers and was assigned outright to triple-A Reno by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are responsible for the $42.5 million the outfielder is owed in the remaining three seasons of a $68.5-million, six-year contract.
Discussion:
Los Angeles Times
RELATED:
Jack Dickey / Sports Illustrated:
Tommy Pham Waited Forever to Make It. Now, He's Got Plenty to Say About His Journey. — Created with Sketch. — The Cardinals may have cost Tommy Pham millions by stashing him in the minor leagues, but that won't stop the outfielder from maximizing his time in the big leagues …
Discussion:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch and MLB Baseball News …
