LEADING OFF: Kershaw faces D-backs; Verlander vs Yankees  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors today:  —  ___  —  GOT YOUR NUMBER  —  Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (1-4, 2.84 ERA) tries to slow down A.J. Pollock and the first-place Diamondbacks (20-8) in Arizona.

Cardinals go for the bat, bring back Voit for the bench  —  ST. LOUIS  • As May arrives, the Cardinals' cycling through their roster and dipping into Class AAA Memphis whenever necessary continues.  —  Before Tuesday's interleague game against the Chicago White Sox …

Yoenis Cespedes returns to Mets' lineup after jamming thumb on slide  —  New York Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes is back in the lineup two days after jamming his thumb on a headfirst slide into third base.  Cespedes suffered the injury in the third inning Sunday and left the Mets' 14-2 win over the San Diego Padres.

Twins place Miguel Sano on disabled list for third straight season  —  For the third straight season, Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has landed on the disabled list with a left leg injury.  —  This time it's a strained hamstring that has the struggling young slugger on the shelf.

Braves Promote Mike Soroka  —  The Braves have promoted top pitching prospect Mike Soroka to take the ball in tonight's contest, per a club announcement.  Though Soroka had to be added to the 40-man roster, there were openings available.  —  In a corresponding move that was completed yesterday …

Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza … The Diamondbacks will send right-hander Sam McWilliams and lefty Colin Poche to the Tampa Bay Rays as the two players to be named later in the February trade that brought them outfielder Steven Souza Jr., sources said Tuesday.  —  Both are well-regarded prospects.

Struggling Anthony Rizzo gets leadoff call for Cubs  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will bat leadoff Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies after hitting just .149 with a .259 on-base percentage to start the season.  It's a move Maddon has tried in the past for struggling players.

Mariners back home after successful trip, face A's  —  You know your team is rolling when its No. 9 hitter hits two home runs in a game.  —  That's the case for the Seattle Mariners, who just completed a 10-day trip to Texas, Chicago and Cleveland by going 7-3 with series wins over the Rangers …

Yankees, Astros continue ‘really fun rivalry’  —  HOUSTON — Astros manager A.J. Hinch is fond of undercutting hype in deference to respecting the long grind of the regular season, but he allowed for a measure of ballyhoo with the New York Yankees in town for a four-game series at Minute Maid Park.

Garcia, Marlins aim to keep Phillies skidding  —  MIAMI — Jarlin Garcia has been the surprise of the season for the Miami Marlins.  —  Garcia, a 25-year-old left-hander from the Dominican Republic, will start on Tuesday night when the Philadelphia Phillies visit Marlins Park for the middle game of a three-game series.

Morton, Astros end Yanks' 9-game win streak with 2-1 victory  —  Houston Astros' starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 30, 2018, in Houston.  (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Tigers may be minus Cabrera yet again vs. Rays  —  DETROIT — The Tigers hope slugger Miguel Cabrera can return to the lineup Tuesday night but a Wednesday afternoon comeback seems more likely.  —  Cabrera was taken out of Sunday's game in the fifth inning with left biceps spasms, which he reported Monday were much better.

Old Mill grad Hader sets modern-day MLB record with 8 strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings  —  Relief pitcher Josh Hader and catcher Manny Pina of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after the final out of Monday night's 6-5 win against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Seven years after Francisco Lindor, another Montverde shortstop turns heads  —  Montverde Academy shortstop Nander De Sedas is excited to be a prospect in the upcoming MLB draft.  (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)  —  Life-size reminders adorn the sides of the dugouts …

Hundley's pinch-hit single in 9th rallies Giants past Padres  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Pinch-hitter Nick Hundley lined a two-run single off San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand with two outs in the ninth inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 6-5 comeback victory Monday night.