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 …

Next Slide  —  Jordan Zimmermann acknowledged he had been “scrambling” over the first month of the season.  That's why Monday's start was so encouraging for him and the Detroit Tigers.  —  Zimmermann limited the Tampa Bay Rays to two hits and one walk over seven shutout innings at Comerica Park …

Marlins beat Arrieta and Phils 8-4  —  Phillies shortstop Scott Kingery makes a play for the ball in the third inning of Monday's loss to the Miami Marlins at Miami.  (Mark Brown/Getty Images)  —  By Steven Wine  —  Brian Anderson was unsure whether his drive to center field had enough distance …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

Cubs beat Rockies for fifth straight win  —  Jon Lester pitched effectively into the sixth inning, continuing an impressive stretch for Chicago's rotation and helping the Cubs beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Monday night for their season-high fifth straight victory.

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.

Tanner Roark stifles Pirates as Nationals capture first one-run victory at home  —  Nationals right-handed starting pitcher Tanner Roark reared back and threw a 3-2 pitch to Corey Dickerson of the Pittsburgh Pirates to lead off the top of the seventh inning.  —  “I didn't even turn around and look.

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 …

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 …