Brian Cashman: Giancarlo Stanton handling adversity of slump well  —  BOSTON — Giancarlo Stanton's recent struggles have caught the attention of New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, who said Wednesday that he was pleased with the way the outfielder has handled the slump that has defined the start of his tenure in pinstripes.

Media Views: Cards' game on Facebook draws small audience, but comes across as advertised  —  Cardinals fans made it through “telegeddon,” Major League Baseball's move of the Redbirds' game Wednesday afternoon against Milwaukee from conventional television to exclusive video streamed on social media colossus Facebook.

Yanks most valuable in MLB at $4 billion, Forbes estimates  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are the most valuable franchise in baseball at an estimated value of $4 billion, according to Forbes.  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers are second at $3 billion, followed by the Chicago Cubs …

Yoenis Cespedes persevering through slump and illness to remain in Mets' lineup  —  MIAMI — Just as he promised, Yoenis Cespedes was back in the lineup Wednesday night.  The slumping slugger has refused days off for five straight games despite the fact he has had to fight through fever and flu-like symptoms.

Rockies, Padres brawl, 5 ejected as Colorado wins 6-4  —  DENVER (AP) — Rockies star Nolan Arenado charged the mound after a fastball from Luis Perdomo sailed behind him, setting off a brawl that resulted in five ejections during Colorado's 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

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 …

Kepler hits 2nd HR, connects in 9th, Twins beat Astros 9-8  —  Max Kepler hit his second home run of the game, connecting for a solo drive with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the  —  Minnesota Twins bounced back from a late collapse to beat the  —  Houston Astros 9-8 on Wednesday.

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 …

Dodger Stadium officially lands first All-Star Game since 1980  —  LOS ANGELES — The wait is over.  —  Baseball's All-Star Game is returning to Dodger Stadium in 2020 for the first time since 1980, thanks in large part to the upgrades made by the team's ownership in recent years.

Seager's homer in 8th sends Mariners past Royals 4-2  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Scott Servais reclined in a chair in the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium, a big smile on the Seattle manager's face, and spoke before the first reporter could ask a question.  —  “Long road trip, happy road trip,” he said.

Bartolo Colon makes double play with darting deflection  —  Texas Rangers pitcher Bartolo Colon started a crazy double play against the Los Angeles Angles by deflecting the ball with his glove.  —  Colon sparked the duo of outs in the top of the seventh inning Tuesday in the Angels' 11-1 win at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

d'Arnaud hits two homers as Sacramento beats Reno 18-4  —  WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Chase d'Arnaud hit a pair of homers, leading the Sacramento River Cats to a 18-4 win over the Reno Aces on Wednesday.  —  Chris Shaw and Mac Williamson also homered for the River Cats.

A's prospect A.J. Puk has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months  —  Touted Oakland Athletics left-hander A.J. Puk had Tommy John surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles and is expected to miss 12 to 18 months.  —  Puk was shut down after experiencing biceps soreness that eventually went to his forearm.

Next Slide  —  CLEVELAND — The starting pitching has been very good over the first 10 games for the Detroit Tigers.  So good, the rotation has combined for a 2.93 ERA through Tuesday's games.  —  Michael Fulmer, who will start the final game of a four-game series against the Indians on Thursday …

Back-to-back homers by Varsho, Ellis fuel Visalia win  —  VISALIA, Calif. (AP) — Daulton Varsho and Drew Ellis connected on back-to-back homers in the first inning to help lead the Visalia Rawhide to a 4-1 victory over Lake Elsinore Storm on Wednesday.  —  Varsho hit a three-run shot …