Ben Heller undergoes Tommy John surgery, Yankees announce  —  On the heels of an attrition-filled Friday night loss that saw Brandon Drury, CC Sabathia, Gary Sanchez and Tyler Wade all leave the game, the Yankees announced a major procedure Saturday afternoon to a young reliever.

Ohtani homers 3rd game in a row, Angels rally past A's 13-9  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Rookie sensation Shohei Ohtani is making himself at home in the Big A.  —  Ohtani hit a home run for the third straight game and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from an early six-run deficit to beat the Oakland Athletics 13-9 on Friday night.

Arcia's game-ending single lifts Brewers over Cubs 5-4  —  MILWAUKEE — Orlando Arcia faced an uncommon defensive alignment when he came to the plate with the game on the line in the ninth inning and a chance to help the struggling Milwaukee Brewers pull off a win over their heated division rival.

Tigers, White Sox resume teeth-chattering series  —  The Chicago White Sox will aim for their first victory at home when they host the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a three-game series Saturday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.  —  Both teams enjoyed an off day Friday after playing …

Jays' Martin looks to stay hot against Rangers  —  Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin has found his hitting stroke, and that means trouble for the Texas Rangers, who host the Blue Jays on Saturday night for the second of a three-game series at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

Brantley has 2-run hit in season debut as Indians top Royals  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Brantley singled home two runs in his first at-bat this season and Carlos Carrasco worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win in their chilly home opener over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

Baseball roundup: Streaking Pirates blast Reds 14-3  —  Rookie Colin Moran had four hits and three RBIs, and Starling Marte hit a bases-loaded triple to lead the streaking Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds 14-3 on Friday night in Pittsburgh.  —  Moran's two-run single with two outs …

Brilliant Red Sox starters aim to extend streak vs. Rays  —  Brilliant starting pitching and strong defense have carried the Boston Red Sox to an early six-game winning streak while the offense has totaled just 20 runs.  —  The starters have compiled a sterling 0.86 ERA and yielded one or zero runs in each of the seven games.

Baseball notebook: Brewers closer Knebel out 4-6 weeks  —  Brewers closer Knebel will be out 4-6 weeks  —  Milwaukee Brewers All-Star closer Corey Knebel was placed on the 10-day disabled list and is expected to miss four to six weeks because of a strained left hamstring.

Nationals place Miguel Montero on paternity leave, designate Enny Romero, call up Matt Reynolds  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals have put catcher Miguel Montero on the paternity list and designated left-handed reliever Enny Romero for assignment.  —  Montero has been starting while Matt Wieters is on the disabled list.

Replay confirms one call, corrects another in Orioles' win over Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Replay confirmed umpires got correct a controversial call that occurred late in the Baltimore Orioles' 14-inning 7-3 win over the New York Yankees, according to the crew chief of Friday night's game at Yankee Stadium, Jerry Meals.

Pirela, Padres end Astros' 5-game winning streak, 4-1  —  San Diego Padres' Jose Pirela, center, celebrates after scoring a run on a passed ball by Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 6, 2018, in Houston.  (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Cubs line up stars — including Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg and Loyola — for opening homestand festivities  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs will feature a wide cast of celebrities during pre-game ceremonies for Monday's home opener against the Pirates.  —  Andre Dawson, who rejoined …

Cardinals' Wong is back in lineup against Arizona ace Greinke  —  Kolten Wong, who has one hit in 15 at-bats and who has sat for three of the last six Cardinals games, is in Saturday's lineup at Busch Stadium against Arizona ace Zack Greinke.  Wong is four for 13 with two doubles …

Watch: Nationals 3B Anthony Rendon draws ridiculous ejection after called strike three  —  There are quick hooks, and then there are unnecessary hooks.  —  Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was the victim of both.  —  Rendon, who struck out looking in his first at bat …