Voit comes up, Mayers goes down  —  The Cardinals reduced their number of relievers from nine to eight Tuesday when Mike Mayers was sent back to Memphis and first baseman Luke Voit was recalled as an extra hitter.  Greg Holland, signed to a one-year, $14 million contract when the season opened …

Next Slide  —  Miguel Cabrera remained out of the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup for the second straight game on Tuesday with a left biceps spasm, but could return on Wednesday, the final game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays.  —  Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said Cabrera wanted …

MLB: A's, Mariners to open in Japan in 2019  —  The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will play a 2019 season-opening two-game series in Tokyo on March 20 and 21, the fifth time Major League Baseball will start its season in Japan.  —  The A's and Mariners also faced each …

Orioles not yet willing to consider trading Machado; shortstop says he'd like to stay all year  —  Orioles beat writer Eduardo Encina on the season-ending injury to Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager and the speculation that Orioles Manny Machado could be a potential fit.  (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun video)

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks feels squeezed in 3-1 loss to Rockies  —  Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks discusses the team's 3-1 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kyle Hendricks pitched a season-high 7 2/3 innings and allowed only four hits Tuesday night.

Houston Astros' Ken Giles punches himself in face during loss to New York Yankees  —  Ken Giles blew the game, and then delivered a knockout blow to himself.  —  The Houston Astros relief pitcher served up a three-run go-ahead home run to Gary Sanchez in the top of the ninth inning …

Billy Hamilton remains in Cincinnati Reds outfield rotation despite hitting woes  —  Despite all of his troubles reaching base throughout April, Billy Hamilton can rely on his defense to keep him in the lineup.  —  At least for now.  —  In his last 13 games (10 starts) …

Moved to top of order, slumping Harper homers for Nationals  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Slumping Bryce Harper was moved to the leadoff spot for the first time since 2013 and responded with a three-run homer that helped Max Scherzer win his fifth straight start as the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 Wednesday night.

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.

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.

Here's the reason Willie Calhoun isn't on the Rangers' roster.  It's not what many think  —  CLEVELAND  —  For those wanting to get under Jon Daniels' skin, here's a tip:  —  Accuse him of trying to manipulate a player's service clock  —  Thursday marks the day the Texas Rangers …

Yadiel Rivera's single in 10th gives Marlins fourth straight victory  —  Marlins infielder Yadiel Rivera talks about his pinch-hit, walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning on Tuesday night against Philadelphia.  —  Sun Sentinel  —  Through the first five innings of an eventual 2-1 win …

Orioles' Chance Sisco injured in collision with teammate Pedro Alvarez  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco appeared to be knocked unconscious when teammate Pedro Alvarez's elbow hit him in the head while they chased a foul ball.  —  Sisco was hurt during …

San Diego Padres' Tyson Ross hopes to beat hometown San Francisco Giants  —  SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Bay Area native Tyson Ross hopes to beat the San Francisco Giants for the second time this season Tuesday night when he attempts to help the San Diego Padres rebound from a tough loss in the opener of their three-game road series.

Wren's single leads Col. Springs to 10-6 win over Nashville  —  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Kyle Wren hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning, leading the Colorado Springs Sky Sox to a 10-6 win over the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday.  —  The single by Wren, part of a four-run inning …

Red Sox Wrap: Boston's Rally Falls Short In 13-Inning Loss To Royals  —  It was all set up for the Boston Red Sox to open the month of May with a win, but the Kansas City Royals had other ideas.  —  The Red Sox held a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning Tuesday at Fenway Park when Alex Gordon hammered …

O'Hearn, Mondesi lift Omaha over Iowa 7-4  —  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ryan O'Hearn doubled twice and singled, scoring two runs as the Omaha Storm Chasers beat the Iowa Cubs 7-4 on Tuesday.  —  Adalberto Mondesi homered and doubled for Omaha.  —  Omaha took the lead in the first when it crossed …