Cardinals wake up in ninth, beat White Sox 3-2  —  The Cardinals' hitting woes made the trip home with them from Pittsburgh.  One game after struggling at the plate against Pirates rookie Nick Kingham, the team was equally flummoxed by White Sox veteran James Shields.

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)

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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) …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.