Joe Maddon wants Cubs hitters to learn from Ben Zobrist's quality at-bats  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Ben Zobrist's strong performance in Miami last weekend calmed any doubts manager Joe Maddon had about the health of his versatile veteran.  —  “Coming out of camp, I was a little concerned,” Maddon said.

Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury shut down ‘for a couple of days’ with hip issue  —  NEW YORK — Injured veteran Jacoby Ellsbury's return has hit a snag as the New York Yankees' banged-up outfield waits on a couple of key players to come off the disabled list.  —  According to manager Aaron Boone …

Matt Harvey gives up one hit in five innings as Mets beat Phillies, 2-0  —  On a frigid and rainy Tuesday night in Flushing, Matt Harvey took the mound for his 2018 debut and gave the few fans who braved the nasty weather a reason for hope in what could be a resurgent season for the man formerly known as The Dark Knight.

Shohei Ohtani launches 3-run HR in first home at bat for Angels  —  Shohei Ohtani has his first major league home run.  —  The Japanese slugger launched a three-run shot in his first home at bat Tuesday night for the Los Angeles Angels, giving them a 6-2 lead in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians.

Mariners bang out 12 hits and withstand San Francisco Giants' late rally to hold on for a 6-4 win  —  Edwin Diaz put an end to the Giants' hopes of a comeback win and notched his third save of the season for Seattle  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Coming into the 2018 season, it was apparent …

Dodgers call up Zach Neal to aid pitching staff after 15-inning loss  —  PHOENIX — The miracle of childbirth aided the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.  A day after a 15-inning loss to Arizona that lasted 5 hours 46 minutes, the team needed to add a pitcher to its roster but lacked one they wanted to send to the minors to create space.

Donaldson homers again as Blue Jays rout White Sox 14-5  —  Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson is met by Adam Engel after Anderson hit a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Toronto.  (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Astros reveal World Series rings in Tuesday presentation  —  The Houston Astros unveiled their World Series rings in a presentation at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday night before their game with the Baltimore Orioles.  —  On the top, the colors of the team, orange and blue, are topped by an …

Rays' Carlos Gomez robs go-ahead homer from Yankees' Tyler Wade … April 3 (UPI) — Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Carlos Gomez came up with a home run robbery against the New York Yankees Tuesday at Yankee Stadium  —  Gomez vandalized a deep shot from Yankees second baseman Tyler Wade in the sixth inning of the contest.

Brewers beat Cards' Leone with two homers in ninth, 5-4  —  MILWAUKEE  • All three Cardinals outfielders, Dexter Fowler, Tommy Pham and Marcell Ozuna, hit their first homers of the season.  And rookie Jack Flaherty struck out nine in five innings Tuesday night,

Detroit Tigers can't shake off bad weather in 1-0 loss to K.C. Royals  —  This is one way to speed up the pace of play in baseball.  —  The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals played in terrible weather conditions on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park; the temperature was in the high-30's …

Commanding the strike zone is key for the young pitchers in the Cincinnati Reds rotation  —  Next time you watch Tyler Mahle pitch, watch Tucker Barnhart's mitt.  If it's not moving, Mahle is likely going to be good.  If Barnhart is reaching for pitches, Mahle is probably going to be in trouble.

Hanley Ramirez helps Red Sox beat Marlins 4-2 in 13 innings  —  MIAMI (AP) — Hanley Ramirez hit a two-run double with two out in the 13th inning, and another night of stingy pitching helped the Boston Red Sox extend their winning streak to five games by beating the Miami Marlins 4-2 Tuesday.

Mets send Anthony Swarzak to the DL, recall Hansel Robles  —  The Mets placed reliever Anthony Swarzak on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 1 with a left oblique injury.  —  Hansel Robles was recalled from Las Vegas to take his spot on the roster.

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 …

Ross returns to Padres' rotation to face Rockies  —  SAN DIEGO — When Tyson Ross was healthy and at his best, the 6-foot-6 right-hander was an All-Star for the Padres.  —  He had a 23-26 record over the 2014-15 seasons with a 3.03 ERA in 64 starts covering 391 1/3 innings.