A pause that refreshed: Molina steps away from plate, follows with game-winning single  —  With the game-winning run on second base and one out in the bottom of the ninth on Tuesday night, Yadier Molina took a swing and a miss at a 69-mph curve ball from White Sox closer Joakim Soria.

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)

Gary Sanchez hits three-run home run in ninth to give Yankees 4-0 win over Astros  —  HOUSTON - Gary Sanchez scored the Yankees a stunning victory by knockout.  —  The Bombers couldn't hit Justin Verlander all night long.  —  But Sanchez hammered a 423-foot, three-run homer off Ken Giles …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Cruz's homer leads Mariners to 6-3 win over Athletics  —  Nelson Cruz's loud and towering two-out, three-run homer on the first pitch he saw in the fifth inning broke a taut tie and propelled Seattle to a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.  —  The Mariners held …

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.

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.

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 …

Another A's reunion: Brett Anderson expected to start Wednesday  —  SEATTLE — Brett Anderson is expected to rejoin the A's rotation and start on Wednesday, the team's latest Turn Back the Clock Day.  —  Anderson is in the A's clubhouse at Safeco Field, where they open a three-game series against the Mariners on Tuesday night.

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 …

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 …

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.

Giants' Cueto to DL; Bumgarner gets OK to start throwing  —  Right-handed pitcher was 3-0 in April with an 0.84 earned run average  —  SAN FRANCISCO — A very good April came at a price for Giants' pitcher Johnny Cueto.  —  The veteran right-hander was placed on the disabled list Tuesday …

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.

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 …