Yoenis Cespedes stellar despite recent thumb injury, but Noah Syndergaard's early struggles doom Mets in 3-2 loss to Braves  —  The good news was that Yoenis Cespedes is clearly feeling fine.  The bad news was that Noah Syndergaard gave up a career-tying 10 hits.

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.

O's not ready to sell just yet; Manny Machado reiterates desire to stay  —  Despite Baltimore's 8-20 record entering Tuesday, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette says he isn't in sell mode just yet, even with Manny Machado's name back in the rumor mill due to the season-ending injury …

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.

Yankees: Tired of the suite life, Tyler Austin serves his suspension and returns to club  —  HOUSTON - Tyler Austin said he'd never been ejected from a game, let alone suspended for his actions on a baseball field.  —  So, “it's been a struggle, not being able to be out there and help the team …

Minnesota Twins try to get on track vs. Toronto Blue Jays  —  Nothing seems to be going right these days for the Minnesota Twins.  —  A loss Monday night to the Toronto Blue Jays was the Twins' 10th in their last 11 games — leaving Minnesota 2-11 since center fielder Byron Buxton went …

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.

Mozeliak says don't look for Holland in ninth  —  ST. LOUIS  • After giving up three runs in the ninth inning on Friday night, struggling reliever Greg Holland doesn't figure to get any situations like that any time soon.  —  “I don't think he'll be used in the ninth inning at this time …

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.

Wisdom leads Memphis to 5-4 win over Okla. City  —  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Patrick Wisdom hit a two-run home run and had two hits as the Memphis Redbirds defeated the Oklahoma City Dodgers 5-4 on Tuesday.  The loss snapped a six-game winning streak for the Dodgers.

Despite strong start, White Sox insist Michael Kopech not ready yet  —  Photos of the White Sox pitcher and the No. 10-ranked prospect by Baseball America.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Everyone is waiting on Michael Kopech to come up and provide a lift to the White Sox rotation …

Henry, Garcia lift Wisconsin over Lake County 10-5  —  EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Payton Henry homered, doubled and singled twice, scoring a pair of runs while also driving home a couple as the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers defeated the Lake County Captains 10-5 on Tuesday.

Josephina's single leads Florida to 3-2 win over Palm Beach  —  KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Josephina hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Florida Fire Frogs to a 3-2 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Tuesday.  —  The single by Josephina scored Brett Cumberland …

Kowalczyk hits walk-off homer, Down East beats Buies Creek 8-7  —  KINSTON, N.C. (AP) — Alex Kowalczyk hit a walk-off solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning, as the Down East Wood Ducks defeated the Buies Creek Astros 8-7 on Tuesday.  —  The Astros tied the game 7-7 in the top …

Kratz leads Scranton/WB to 7-1 win over Buffalo  —  SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Erik Kratz homered and had two hits as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Buffalo Bisons 7-1 on Tuesday.  —  Scranton/WB got on the board first in the third inning when it put up three runs, including RBI singles by Tyler Wade and Thairo Estrada.

Bautista's homer leads Gwinnett to 8-6 win over Charlotte  —  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, leading the Gwinnett Stripers to an 8-6 win over the Charlotte Knights on Tuesday.  —  The home run by Bautista came in the midst of a four-run inning and gave the Stripers a 7-6 lead.

Gonsalves leads Rochester to 2-0 win over Pawtucket  —  PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Stephen Gonsalves allowed just one hit over 7 2/3 innings, leading the Rochester Red Wings over the Pawtucket Red Sox in a 2-0 win on Tuesday.  —  Alan Busenitz struck Dan Butler out with runners on first and second …

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 …

Cubs' Laura Ricketts dedicates ball fields, announces plans for girls softball league  —  The Cubs donated funds to help remodel Winnemac Park's baseball and softball fields, where Amundsen High School plays its home games.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  A large Cubs donation to remodel Winnemac Park's baseball …

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 …