Slumping Los Angeles Angels return home to face Baltimore Orioles  —  The Los Angeles Angels need to play better at home if they expect to stay in the American League West race much longer.  —  The Angels have lost four in a row at Angel Stadium and eight of their past nine heading …

Gerrit Cole flourishing with Astros, as Yankees are left to wonder what could have been  —  HOUSTON — Gerrit Cole has gotten off to a historic start in Houston, posting a 1.73 ERA and a franchise record 61 strikeouts in April — including 10 or more Ks in four of his first six outings.

Rockies place 2B LeMahieu on DL with hamstring injury  —  CHICAGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed second baseman DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a right hamstring strain and activated outfielder Carlos Gonzalez from the DL.  —  LeMahieu got hurt when he doubled …

Next Slide  —  Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Daniel Norris will have surgery to relieve pressure on a left groin strain later this week and is expected to go on the 60-day disabled list.  —  The team placed Norris on the 10-day disabled list on Monday, before Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced …

Dodgers' Corey Seager to have Tommy John surgery, miss rest of 2018 season  —  PHOENIX — The Dodgers learned Monday that Corey Seager's season is over, dashing their dreams of reprising their 2017 success with the same nucleus that ended their 29-year World Series drought last autumn.

In Dan Straily's return, Brian Anderson helps lift Marlins to third straight win  —  Marlins manager Don Mattingly talks about Miami's 8-4 win over Philadelphia on Monday night, including Brian Anderson's defense and Dan Straily's 2018 debut.  —  Sun Sentinel

The new Ben Zobrist, playing everywhere?  How about just Daniel Robertson, starting somewhere?  —  DETROIT — The irony is not lost on Daniel Robertson that he was acquired from Oakland in a trade for Ben Zobrist and is being used by the Rays in a similar multipositional role.

Cincinnati Reds 2018 notes: Rookie Alex Blandino proving he belongs  —  Some debuts in Major League Baseball are memorable and some would rather be forgotten.  —  For Cincinnati Reds rookie Alex Blandino, his first stint in the big leagues was anything but smooth with a 1-for-17 stretch at the plate.

Blue Jays looking for consistency from starting rotation  —  MINNEAPOLIS - It was touted as a strength of the Blue Jays heading into the 2018 season, a source of potential optimism to get the team in playoff contention.  —  So far, however, the five-man starting rotation has lacked consistency …

Freeman leads Iowa to 10-3 win over Omaha  —  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mike Freeman hit three home runs and drove in five runs, as the Iowa Cubs defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers 10-3 on Monday.  The Cubs snapped an eight-game losing streak with the victory.

Gonzalez leads Mets' hit parade in 14-2 drubbing of Padres  —  SAN DIEGO — Adrian Gonzalez had a spectacular homecoming at Petco Park.  —  Facing the hometown team he once played for, Gonzalez homered, doubled and drove in five runs on Sunday to help the New York Mets overwhelm the San Diego Padres 14-2.

Craig's double leads Altoona to 3-1 win over Richmond  —  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Will Craig hit a two-run double in the seventh inning, leading the Altoona Curve to a 3-1 win over the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Monday.  —  Jesus Liranzo struck Ronnie Jebavy out with runners on second …

Diamondbacks' Robbie Ray lands on disabled list with oblique strain  —  Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo on injury to Robbie Ray Richard Morin, azcentral sports  —  After suffering a right oblique strain on Sunday in Washington, D.C., the Diamondbacks placed left-hander Robbie Ray on the 10 …

Red Sox Wrap: Boston's Offense Explodes In Series-Opening Win Over Royals  —  The Boston Red Sox weren't going to let inclement weather quiet their bats Monday night.  —  On a rainy night at Fenway Park, the Red Sox came alive with 13 hits, including their sixth grand slam of the season …

Cardinals try to get back on track vs. White Sox  —  After a lost weekend in Pittsburgh, the St. Louis Cardinals will try to get back on track at Busch Stadium with a week full of games against both of Chicago's big league teams.  —  First on the docket are the White Sox and their 8-18 record …

Roache's homer leads Springfield to 8-4 win over Arkansas  —  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Victor Roache hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the Springfield Cardinals to an 8-4 win over the Arkansas Travelers on Monday.  —  Hector Mendoza got Chuck Taylor to hit into a triple play …

Corcino leads Okla. City to 6-0 win over Memphis  —  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Daniel Corcino allowed just one hit over five innings, leading the Oklahoma City Dodgers over the Memphis Redbirds in a 6-0 win on Monday.  —  Corcino (2-0) picked up the win after he struck out three.