Column: Good guy Anthony Rizzo made a winning play — but he clearly crossed the line  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon says Anthony Rizzo's slide into Pirates catcher Elias Diaz to break up a double play as “a perfect play” on Monday, May 28, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Benintendi, Martinez Carry Red Sox Past Blue Jays  —  Andrew Benintendi celebrates with his Red Sox teammates after his three-run home run in the fourth inning Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park.  —  Andrew Benintendi has continued the hot hitting out of the leadoff spot for injured star Mookie Betts.

Cards have yet to catch a base-stealer  —  MILWAUKEE  • One of the skills the Cardinals have become so well-known for has led to some unusual history already this season, and when they had a rare wobble Monday, it proved costly.  —  In the seventh inning at Miller Park …

As Carlos Rodon nears a return to White Sox, who will make way for him in the rotation?  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria discusses the team's defensive mistakes against the Indians on Monday, May 28, 2018.  (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Could two-hit day start to pull New York Yankees' Didi Gregorius out of his epic slide?  —  NEW YORK - Didi Gregorius found himself batting seventh on Monday morning, when he arrived at Yankee Stadium.  —  He didn't need to be told ahead of time.  —  Really, his 4-for-70 slide entering …

No matter what the Orioles' Alex Cobb does, the outcome seems to be the same  —  Orioles starter Alex Cobb threw one damaging pitch during the seven innings he pitched in Monday's interleague matchup against the Washington Nationals at Camden Yards, but he lost anyway.

Caleb Smith mystifies Padres, gets run support as Marlins snap skid  —  Caleb Smith was brilliant in dominating a matchup of rookie left-handers, Yadiel Rivera's two-run single capped Miami's four-run first inning, and Cameron Maybin had three hits and two RBIs against his old team to lead …

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … You could see the weight leaving the players' shoulders in the Diamondbacks dugout as shortstop Nick Ahmed watched his three-run home run leave Chase Field.  —  For the Diamondbacks, whose offensive struggles have turned them into a punchline …

Roller coaster night at Coors Field leaves Giants feeling ill  —  DENVER-Coors Field in Colorado is a reliever's theme park, a fantasy land of roller coaster rides where ERAs are destined to rise and late-game lead changes are certain to rock the core of a bullpen back and forth.

Mets are up and down, all over road, yet still over .500  —  Mets are within striking distance of a playoff spot, but what should we make of them?  —  The Mets have played 51 games.  There are still 111 games to go in 2018, yet I feel we've already experienced the highs and lows of an entire season.

First round MLB draft picks from Arizona … WHAT CHANGED?:  MLB mock draft - first edition  —  1. Tigers: Casey Mize, RHP, Auburn  —  Explanation: Although it's not a foregone conclusion that he goes No. 1 overall, Mize still looks like the favorite.  There isn't another starting pitcher …

101. 102. 103. 104. 105.  Cardinals rookie Jordan Hicks is lighting up radar guns  —  Jordan Hicks can't explain where the gas comes from.  If he's being honest, the St. Louis Cardinals rookie flamethrower doesn't really want to.  Best not to overthink it.

Phillies' Jake Arrieta aims for rare win in Dodger Stadium  —  The Philadelphia Phillies' Jake Arrieta will take the mound Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, where he has won just once.  It was a victory to remember.  —  In 2015, Arrieta delivered the first of his two career no-hitters …