Michael Conforto comes off disabled list to star for Mets  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Conforto came off the disabled list to hit a tiebreaking, two-rum homer off Stephen Strasburg, Yoenis Cespedes also went deep against the ace, and Jay Bruce Racked on an injurance glad slam …

Column: Matt Davidson's knack for long ball qualifies him as keeper for White Sox  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Before White Sox slugger Matt Davidson was making team history with four home runs in his first five games, he nearly made a drastic decision.  —  This was 2015, just after Davidson …

Polanco's two-run homer lifts Pirates over Reds, 5-2  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco hit a two-run home run during a four-run fifth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Thursday night.  —  Polanco broke a 1-1 tie when he drove a ball into the shrubbery in center field off Homer Bailey (0-2).

Jones, Orioles rally past Yanks 5-2, end 5-game skid  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Jones hit a go-ahead home run, Andrew Cashner pitched six strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the New York Yankees 5-2 on Thursday night.

Phillies win home opener for first time in seven seasons, top Marlins  —  Of The Morning Call  —  Final: Philadelphia Phillies 5, Miami Marlins 0  —  Summary: For the first time in seven tries the Phillies won their home opener, improving their record in openers at Citizens Bank Park to just 4-11.

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich out of lineup and ‘day to day’ with oblique tightness  —  It didn't take long for the Brewers' surplus of outfielders to become a plus.  —  As expected Thursday night, Christian Yelichwas out of the lineup for the series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park with right oblique tightness.

A's claim Klay's brother Trayce Thompson off waivers  —  For complete Oakland A's coverage follow us on Flipboard.  —  OAKLAND — The A's made a roster splash Thursday on getaway day, signing outfielder Trayce Thompson — brother of Warriors' guard Klay Thompson — off waivers.

Power fuels Twins 4-2 comeback vs. Mariners in cold opener  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Garver hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh for Minnesota, one inning after Miguel Sano tied the game with a two-run shot as the Twins powered their way past the Seattle Mariners for a 4-2 victory …

Rockies top Padres, take 3 of 4 in opening series … San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis tags out Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon on an attempted steal on the pitcher during the first inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Thursday, April 5, 2018.  (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)  — ALEX GALLARDO

Lost challenge sends Red Sox, Rays to extra innings  —  BOSTON — The Red Sox nearly walked off on a replay Thursday afternoon.  Instead, umpires sent the Red Sox and Rays — as well as a sellout Fenway Park crowd for the home opener — to extra innings.  —  Quiet at the plate all day …

On Deck: Blue Jays at Rangers  —  TORONTO BLUE JAYS at TEXAS RANGERS  —  STARTING PITCHERS  —  RHP Marco Estrada (0-0, 3.86 ERA) vs. LHP Matt Moore (0-1, 9.00 ERA)  —  Last year with the Giants, Moore was 6-15, 5.52.  The 15 losses were tied for the most in the NL, and his ERA was the highest among MLB qualified pitchers.

Let's play two!  The story behind the unique Opening Day of the Iowa Cubs  —  Iowa Cubs president/general manager Sam Bernabe has seen and done a lot as he enters his 35th season of minor league baseball this year.  —  But when the weather wouldn't cooperate this weekend …

Cubs looking inward to get things going offensively  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs haven't looked far for possible solutions to their recent hitting woes.  —  “We're talking as a group,” Ben Zobrist said.  “Everyone is still learning.  Everyone is growing, learning with a mindset regarding …

Blue Jays feel Grichuk will get a handle on his hitting soon  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — I asked Sam the retired taxi driver on Thursday for his thoughts on the off-season trade that brought Randal Grichuk to the Blue Jays from St. Louis.  —  “Give him time,” the longtime Cardinals fanatic said as we drove to Toronto's Pearson airport.