Molina appeals one-game suspension; he will play tonight but probably not on Wednesday  —  Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for bumping umpire Tim Timmons during an argument in Sunday's game with Arizona but will be in Tuesday night's lineup as he has filed an appeal.

AP source: Dodger Stadium to host 2020 All-Star Game  —  A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Dodger Stadium will host the 2020 All-Star Game.  —  A news conference with Commissioner Rob Manfred is set for the ballpark on Wednesday.

LEADING OFF: Yankees-Red Sox ramp up, Ohtani could return  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors today:  —  BEST OF 19  —  Giancarlo Stanton and J.D. Martinez get their first swings in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry when aces Luis Severino and Chris Sale start at Fenway Park …

Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday  —  One of the most important early-season fantasy baseball tips is to look for changes that could improve or diminish the outlook of a player compared to his production last season. … Today's notes feature at least two possibly productive examples …

The evolution of Tucker Barnhart: Cincinnati Reds catcher is a rare breed  —  Reds manager Bryan Price on his team's 6-5 loss Monday, April 9, 2018, in the series opener at Citizens Bank Park The Enquirer/Adam Baum  —  PHILADELPHIA - A major league catcher's value is normally determined behind the plate - defense is the gold standard.

Verlander dominates over 7 innings, Astros beat Twins 2-0  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Facing Joe Mauer with runners at the corners and no outs, Justin Verlander reached back for a fastball that broke in to strike out the lefty-hitting Mauer.  —  Verlander said he yanked the four-seam fastball and was fortunate Mauer swung over it.

Rockies hope to end rocky start at home vs. Padres  —  DENVER — The path to the postseason for the Colorado Rockies is fairly straightforward.  They must dominate at Coors Field and stay around .500 or a tad better on the road.  —  Indeed, the two times the Rockies had a winning record …

Snell leads the way as Rays hang on to make it two in a row  —  CHICAGO — The good Blake Snell showed up Tuesday, and that should have made for a very good day for the Rays.  —  But as impressive as Snell was in allowing just one hit over six innings, the Rays had to hang …

Column: Anthony Rizzo's back injury creates void for Cubs, opportunity for journeyman Efren Navarro  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Nobody cherished the Cubs home opener Tuesday more than backup first baseman Efren Navarro.  —  Not Loyola basketball coach Porter Moser, the lifelong Cubs fan …

Torn hip labrum lands Alex Gordon on DL  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals placed Alex Gordon on the disabled list with a torn hip labrum and recalled fellow outfielder Abraham Almonte from Triple-A Omaha before Tuesday night's game against Seattle.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS

Cubs postpone game due to snow while White Sox play  —  The Chicago Cubs caught some grief from Chicago White Sox fans for postponing Monday's home opener due to snow while their cross-town rivals played, but a South Side groundskeeper said that the North Side team made the right call.

From here to the Hall: Predicting 40 active players who will wind up in Cooperstown  —  How many active major leaguers are future Hall of Famers?  —  This is not a trick question.  But it is a difficult question, one requiring thought and analysis, and maybe a crazy guess or two.

Interest in Shohei Ohtani memorabilia on rise  —  The sports memorabilia world is buzzing over Angels pitcher and slugger Shohei Ohtani.  —  On Monday night, his autographed Topps rookie card sold for $6,725.  —  “It's a truly foreign market that is buying his memorabilia,” said Rick Probstein, whose company sold the card on eBay.

Sources: Mets promoting minor league pitcher of the year, Corey Oswalt  —  MIAMI — The Mets are set to promote their minor league pitcher of the year, righty Corey Oswalt, according to sources.  The corresponding move is not yet known.  —  Oswalt is the team's No. 16 prospect, according to MLB.com.

Reds' Votto trolls Phillies fans by denying souvenir  —  Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto is making a habit of trolling fans on the road with his antics in the field.  —  Monday was the latest example of Votto's exploits.  The Reds were in the bottom of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies …

Next Slide  —  CLEVELAND — Switch hitters Victor Reyes and Niko Goodrum got their opportunity to play on Tuesday night for the Detroit Tigers.  —  Manager Ron Gardenhire said before the start of a four-game series at Progressive Field he would give everyone a chance to play against the Indians.