Pham out of lineup against Cubs  —  In the ever-changing world of Cardinals baseball, there are injuries.  And then there are injuries.  —  Yadier Molina's groin injury, which necessitated surgery, was one thing.  But two other players left Saturday's wild, 8-6, 10-inning victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Torres HR in 9th, Yanks top Indians 7-4; 15 wins in 16 games  —  NEW YORK — Move over, Mickey Mantle.  —  Gleyber Torres is the latest Yankees phenom earning his pinstripes right off the bat.  —  On a day when hits were hard to come by in the Bronx, the rookie second baseman became …

As Cubs' funk lingers into May, it's not too early to wonder if it's getting late out there  —  Photos from the Cubs-Cardinals game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, May 6, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  At 12:54 a.m. Monday, the Cubs' season officially hit crisis mode …

White Sox zeroing in on group of seven prospects for No. 4 draft pick  —  Photos from the White Sox-Twins game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, May 6, 2018.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  While the beatdown goes on at Guaranteed Rate Field, the White Sox front office is focused on a group …

Reversal of fortune sees A's rising, Astros falling  —  Having disposed of the team with the worst record in the American League, the Oakland Athletics turn their attention to the defending champions when they open a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Gretchen Piscotty, mother of Oakland Athletics' Stephen Piscotty, dies at 55  —  Gretchen Piscotty, the mother of Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty, died Sunday night, a family member told ESPN.  —  Piscotty's mother suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a neurological disorder.

Johnny Cueto won't have elbow surgery, expected to miss 6-8 weeks  —  San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto does not have a torn ligament in his injured elbow but is expected to miss at least six weeks, according to multiple reports.  —  Cueto met recently with renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews …

Slumping NY Mets must get on track in Cincinnati and Philadelphia  —  Sean Farrell, Staff Writer, @seanfarrell92  —  The Mets are in a downward spiral after going winless on their six-game homestand.  —  Since starting the year 11-1, the Mets are now 6-14 and are struggling offensively.

Matt Harvey garnering ‘mild trade interest’ from Rangers: report  —  Matt Harvey appears closer to finding a new home.  —  The Texas Rangers have shown “mild trade interest” in Harvey, according to MLB Network.  Harvey was designated for assignment by the Mets last week after the he refused a demotion to the minor leagues.

Detroit Tigers 3 observations: Jose Iglesias still doesn't get it; more  —  Albert Pujols picked up his 3,000th hit on May 4.  Which active player will be the next one to reach the milestone?  Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit  —  CONNECT  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Detroit Tigers lost three …

Dodgers dealt another blow as Clayton Kershaw lands on disabled list  —  On the final morning of a hellish, 10-day trip, pitcher Clayton Kershaw left the Dodgers on Sunday to travel to Los Angeles after complaining of discomfort in his prized left arm.  He underwent an examination …

Angels star Mike Trout gets outfield assist with 91.7 mph throw … Los Angeles Angeles outfielder Mike Trout showed off his arm this weekend, getting an outfield assist with a laser of a throw against the Seattle Mariners.  —  The tantalizing toss came in the bottom of the fifth inning …

Whose hot starts will turn into breakout seasons?  —  Last week, I discussed the players who terrified me as we headed into the second month of the season.  This time around, we get to the happier side of the coin — those players who are having legitimate breakout 2018 seasons, not April mirages.

Fatigued, struggling Cubs could be looking at roster changes  —  Jason Heyward on missing a line drive that let the tying run score: ‘That ball should have been caught.’ (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Roster changes could be looming for the Cubs, and not just because of their five-game losing streak.