Angels have best start since '82 after 11-1 win at Texas  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Trout and Andrelton Simmons each homered, Albert Pujols had two more hits in his push to 3,000 and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 11-1 on Tuesday night.

Column: It's too early to worry about the Cubs — so buckle up for the next 18 days  —  Chicago Tribune  —  From his new perch in a newly renovated Wrigley Field dugout, Joe Maddon had a lot to sift through Tuesday afternoon.  Among the most notable moments Maddon took in during a somewhat disappointing home opener:

2 for 22: McCutchen walks off SF again, this time vs D-backs  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew McCutchen is making quite the first impression on his new team and fans.  —  McCutchen hit a bases-loaded single for his second walk-off of his first homestand at AT&T Park, lifting the San Francisco Giants …

Here's how Luis Severino could have been tipping his pitches during Yankees' blowout loss to Red Sox  —  BOSTON — So what exactly might the Red Sox have picked up on Tuesday night with Luis Severino on the mound?  —  ESPN was kind enough to send along video from its broadcast, showing how the Yankees ace could be tipping his pitches.

Nationals DFA Montero, reinstate Wieters, put Eaton on DL  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Catcher Miguel Montero has been designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals after going 0 for 11 in four games this season.  —  In other moves before facing Atlanta on Wednesday …

Padres OF Manuel Margot placed on 10-day DL with bruised ribs  —  The San Diego Padres have placed center fielder Manuel Margot on the 10-day disabled list with bruised ribs.  —  The move was announced before Wednesday afternoon's game at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies.

Yankees still most valuable MLB franchise and it's not close, says Forbes  —  They may not be playing like it early this season, but the Yankees are once again Major League Baseball's most valuable franchise.  —  The Bombers topped Forbes' latest list of baseball team valuations …

Cardinals notebook: Pena ready to start when Molina sits  —  Although catcher Yadier Molina received a one-game suspension from Major League Baseball for bumping umpire Tim Timmons last Sunday, he was in the Cardinals' lineup Tuesday night.  But, suspension or no, he isn't likely to be in Wednesday's lineup …

Mets' best start to a season driven by comeback victories  —  The Mets have not often trailed during the 2018 season.  —  Not only have they played quite well, they have shown that they will erase an opponent's lead.  An opponent has taken a lead nine times through the first 10 games of the season …

Dodgers hope for more good Wood vs. A's  —  LOS ANGELES — Look no further than the starts of Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood to see what has ailed the defending National League champions for close to two weeks now.  —  Wood, who will make his third start of the season Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics …

Carpenter homers in 11th to lift Cardinals over Brewers 5-3  —  Matt Carpenter hit a two-run home run with no outs in the 11th inning to lift the  —  Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Carpenter turned around a pitch from J.J. Hoover (0-1) for the third game-ending homer of his career.

Javier Baez proposes to longtime girlfriend Irmarie Marquez  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Now that he has a World Series ring - not mention that flashy rope necklace - Javier Baez is about to add another piece of jewelry to his collection: A wedding band.  —  Baez proposed to his longtime girlfriend Irmarie Marquez last week.

Blake Snell's gem helps Rays top White Sox 6-5  —  Blake Snell pitched one-hit ball and struck out 10 through six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays kept the White Sox winless at home this season, beating Chicago 6-5 on Tuesday.  —  The White Sox dropped to 0-5 at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Your New Favorite Reliever Power Rankings: Eight guys to love you've never heard of  —  There are 750 active major leaguers on any given day, and roughly 730 of them are relief pitchers.  This year, more than seven relievers have appeared, on average, per game, which is a record pace.

Stanton's and Judge's 2017 HRs, through the eyes of their teammates  —  If every home run has a story, there hasn't been much to say about New York's most-discussed power couple through this season's first two weeks.  Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have only six home runs between them …

Inside the game: A big Gabe Kapler decision, and the Phillies' approach at the plate |  David Murphy  —  Tuesday night offered us another window into Gabe Kapler's in-game managerial philosophy.  It was the seventh inning, and J.P. Crawford had just given the Phillies a 2-1 lead …