Maeda sharp, Hernandez homers again, Dodgers beat Cubs 2-1  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) Enrique Hernandez has been around the Los Angeles Dodgers long enough to know that an extended hot streak, even from a utility player, can lead to regular playing time.  —  Hernandez hit another homer …

Detroit Tigers podcast: Shane Greene on becoming a clubhouse leader  —  Are you subscribed to our “Talkin' Tigers” podcast?  If not, you should be: Subscribe via iTunes or Google Play now.  —  In the latest episode, Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech looks back at the 0-5 road trip in Ohio …

Arizona Diamondbacks at Miami Marlins … MIAMI - No matter the outcome, it was hard to wipe the smile from the face of Diamondbacks starter Shelby Miller after making his first start in 14 months following Tommy John surgery.  —  That said, Miller certainly wasn't popping the bubbly …

Rockies, Giants get together often in next nine days  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants begin a stretch of six meetings in nine days Tuesday night when they hook up in the opener of a three-game series at AT&T Park.  —  The National League West contenders …

No hard feelings as Hernandez thrilled to be back in Houston  —  HOUSTON — Sitting inside the visiting manager's office at Minute Maid Park, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons was asked what he thought of outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and reliever Tyler Clippard receiving a World Series ring from the Astros.

Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins apologizes for verbal confrontation with fan  —  The New York Yankees were in Philadelphia for the first time since the 2009 World Series, and plenty of visiting fans were in the stands of Citizens Bank Park.  —  That created a charged atmosphere at the Phillies' home park …

Jim Riggleman may make managerial search for Cincinnati Reds unnecessary  —  ATLANTA - President of baseball operations Dick Williams said the other day that the managerial search has not really begun.  —  “It's something that'll be more of a second-half exercise,” Williams said.

Yu Darvish all set for rehab start with South Bend Cubs  —  Photos of Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Imagine how nervous 19-year-old Class A catcher Miguel Amaya felt Monday night at Four Winds Field.  —  Amaya was unavailable for a pregame interview …

As fingers point for NY Mets' blame, ownership remains the constant  —  NEW YORK  —  It was easy to point a finger and find someone to blame for the Mets' current losing streak.  Take Sunday afternoon as an example.  This one came in a sort of new low fashion that made it feel like rock-bottom had arrived.

Gordon's 2 RBIs, key bunt carry Mariners past Orioles 5-3  —  Dee Gordon's slick seventh-inning bunt was the lone hit in a two-run uprising that put Seattle ahead for good, and the Mariners beat the  —  Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Monday night for just their second win in eight games.

MLB: Edwin Jackson pitches for 13th team  —  Edwin Jackson tied a record Monday when he played for his 13th major league club, giving up a run in six innings in the Oakland Athletics' 5-4 victory over the host Detroit Tigers.  —  Called up from triple A for his first big league appearance this season …

Being a sore loser made Jon Lester into the ultimate winner  —  IT OFTEN STARTS with just a stare from the mound.  —  Then, between innings, some heated words exchanged with his catcher — or whomever called the wrong pitch from the dugout.  —  After a poor performance, his agent might receive some “very dark texts.”

Rangers Reaction: Bullpen keeps it up after offense wakes up against Padres  —  ARLINGTON  —  A solid bullpen sure makes things easier.  —  That's what the Rangers have had for most of 2018.  Sure, the rest of the team hasn't been good enough to make that matter for much of the first three months …

From the archives: Why Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons missed the 1950 World Series is hard to fathom today  —  Editor's note: The first time the Phillies played the Yankees was in the 1950 World Series, which New York swept.  The Phillies did not have one of their star pitchers available …