Flawless debut?  Pirates rookie perfect through six innings against Cardinals  —  PITTSBURGH  • It has been a long time coming for pitcher Nick Kingham, this major-league debut of his, and he's making short work of it.  —  Taking full advantage of a favorable strike zone and the fact …

Next Slide  —  At Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore  —  The Detroit Tigers lost to the Baltimore Orioles, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon.  The Tigers lost two players to injury: Left-handed starting pitcher Daniel Norris (left groin tightness) and first baseman Miguel Cabrera (left biceps spasm).

Royals' Salvador Perez to White Sox's Tim Anderson: Don't curse after a home run  —  Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has too much fun playing baseball, and many of his opponents don't like it.  —  A week after breaking up Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander's no-hit bid in the fifth inning …

Yasiel Puig on DL with hip pointer, bruised foot  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right fielder Yasiel Puig on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a left hip pointer and bruised foot after he was hurt in the field and at the plate a day earlier.

After struggles, Devon Travis demoted by Blue Jays  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have demoted Devon Travis to the minors, optioning the slumping second baseman to Triple-A Buffalo before Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.  —  Toronto recalled right-hander Carlos Ramirez from Buffalo in a corresponding roster move.

Albies hits 9th HR, leads Braves over Phillies  —  Ozzie Albies hit his ninth home run on the first pitch of the game and set the pace for the Atlanta Braves' 10-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.  —  Albies went 2-for-5 and deposited the first offering …

Padres place Myers on disabled list, recall Jankowski  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have placed outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left oblique and recalled outfielder Travis Jankowski from Triple-A El Paso.  —  Myers was hurt while swinging …

Caleb Smith splendid in first career win as Marlins take series from Rockies  —  Marlins rookie Caleb Smith said his results improved dramatically when he gained the confidence to keep throwing the ball in the strike zone, and Sunday it paid off in his first big-league win.  —  Sun Sentinel

Red Sox Wrap: Boston Rallies To Take Series Finale From Rays 4-3  —  It took all weekend, but the Boston Red Sox finally cooled off the Tampa Bay Rays.  —  The Rays took the first two games of the three-game set at Fenway Park, extending their winning streak to eight games.

Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray leaves start with oblique injury  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray left Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the second with a strained right oblique muscle.  —  Ray waved to the dugout after throwing …

Cubs 2, Brewers 0: For third time in series and fifth time in April, Cubs blank Brewers  —  CHICAGO - It was quite chilly at Wrigley Field over the weekend but not nearly as frigid as the Milwaukee Brewers' bats.  —  Getting shut out for the third time in the four-game series …

Steven Matz dealing with back stiffness, no decision yet on whether he will start Tuesday  —  Steven Matz on his back stiffness Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  SAN DIEGO — Steven Matz may not make his scheduled start Tuesday due to back/ribs stiffness.

Cincinnati Reds beat Twins 8-2 to take series  —  MINNEAPOLIS — You don't quickly dig yourself out of the kind of hole the Reds put themselves in with the horrendous start.  You do it by winning series.  —  The Reds did that up north taking two of three from the Minnesota Twins.

Galindo's double leads Myrtle Beach to 5-3 win over Salem  —  SALEM, Va. (AP) — Wladimir Galindo hit a run-scoring double in the fourth inning, leading the Myrtle Beach Pelicans to a 5-3 win over the Salem Red Sox on Sunday.  —  Salem had a runner on second in the bottom of the ninth, but Bobby Dalbec struck out to end the game.

Daily Dose: From Head To Toe  —  Byron Buxton's headaches have subsided.  —  His latest injury has given the Twins a headache instead.  —  Playing in an extended spring training game last Sunday, an assignment necessitated by the migraines that sidelined him for a few days in mid-April, Buxton fouled a ball off his left foot.