Harper's 17th HR sparks Nationals past Orioles 3-2  —  BALTIMORE (AP) - The season is barely two months old, and the Washington Nationals have already been asked to adjust to a new manager, overcome a rash of injuries and jump into bounce-back mode following a poor start.

Yelich talks about Ozuna, slow starts, and Cardinals interest  —  • As the second batter of the game approached the plate in the top of the first inning Tuesday, his gray uniform confirming he was a part of the road team, the public address announcer at Miller Park introduced him as “Christian Yelich,” the Brewers' right fielder.

Mets bounce back, beat Braves 8-5 to split rain-delayed DH  —  ATLANTA (AP) Mets manager Mickey Callaway had a reason to smile at 1:40 a.m. after his team showed enough fortitude to avoid getting swept.  —  “They came out with some energy, which was huge in this game, and you've got to give them credit,” he said.

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera: ‘I want to finish my career here’  —  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  —  Miguel Cabrera wanted to set the record straight …

Red-hot Cub Anthony Rizzo smacks Pirates a day after disputed slide  —  PITTSBURGH — The league couldn't stop him, nor could booing Pittsburgh Pirate fans, as Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo is finally heating up while leading the Cubs to their season high in games over .500.

Yankees' latest clutch win against Astros makes you wonder if this really is their year  —  The music was extra-loud in the Yankee clubhouse, as was Paul O'Neill's voice as he jumped into the elevator after the game.  —  “We stole one tonight, brother,” O'Neill crowed to no one in particular …

Cincinnati Reds lose to D-Backs 5-2 as Castillo struggles  —  PHOENIX — Luis Castillo was a pretty sure bet for the Reds lately.  —  They had won his last four starts.  That streak ended Tuesday night with a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks before a crowd of 20,046 at Chase Field.

Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday  —  A cavalcade of aces sits atop Wednesday's pitcher rankings for the 15-game schedule.  You can even add to this list returning Cardinals phenom Alex Reyes, who is too widely owned to earn consideration for this article but deserves …

Dodgers' Kenta Maeda leaves start with right hip strain  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda left a start Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning with a right hip strain.  —  Maeda was twice visited by a Los Angeles trainer …

Cleveland Indians refute report that Jose Ramirez tested positive for PEDs  —  The Cleveland Indians said Major League Baseball has confirmed that infielder Jose Ramirez is not facing suspension for a failed PED test.  —  CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona refuted a report …

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds … Center fielder A.J. Pollock had another X-ray for the fracture in his left thumb, and while manager Torey Lovullo said the injury is “still not totally healed,” he added that it was not a surprise to the team's medical staff.

Cubs top prospect Adbert Alzolay injured in Tuesday's Iowa Cubs game  —  Chicago Cubs top prospect Adbert Alzolay joins Iowa Cubs  —  The Iowa Cubs are waiting to see if an injury that took pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay out of his start early on Tuesday will lead to a trip to the disabled list.

Mookie Betts out of Boston lineup with pain in side for 3rd straight game  —  Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts will miss his third straight game Tuesday with tightness in his left side.  —  Betts is leading the league with a .359 average, with 17 home runs and 37 RBIs.

Cron, Wendle, Ramos hit consecutive HRs, Rays beat A's 4-3  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Cron, Joey Wendle and Wilson Ramos hit consecutive home runs in the third inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Daniel Robertson also homered for the Rays …

Devin Mesoraco credits adjustment Mets hitting coach Roessler suggested for newfound power  —  NY Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco discusses the trade that sent him to the Mets Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  Devin Mesoraco has hit five home runs in his first 46 at-bats with the New York Mets since …

Silviano leads Jupiter to 3-2 win over St. Lucie  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — John Silviano hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, leading the Jupiter Hammerheads to a 3-2 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday.  —  Lukas Schiraldi got Gene Cone to ground out with a runner on first to end …

Moore means more, hopefully: Rangers hope Matt Moore can go deeper vs. Seattle  —  SEATTLE — Matt Moore returns to the Rangers rotation Wednesday.  —  The question: For how long?  —  Moore spent the last 10 days on the disabled list with what had been termed a sore knee but was mostly …