Dodgers' bats come up big vs. Mets, and so does defense  —  LOS ANGELES - The 275-foot save went to Cody Bellinger who, with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, unleashed a majestic throw from deep right field to third base to nail Carlos Gomez for a rally-killing double play.

Daniel Vogelbach's massive homer highlights Mariners' 6-2 victory over Rangers  —  Eight days ago, the Seattle Mariners left T-Mobile Park victorious - an occurrence that hadn't happened much in the weeks prior.  The hope was that it might kick-start a trend of better play on a road trip against divisional foes.

Boston Red Sox beat Cleveland  —  BOSTON — Cleveland reliever Oliver Perez broke a spike loose on his shoe, and three batters later, the Boston Red Sox broke the game open.  —  Sandy Leon hit a three-run homer off Perez after he caused an odd stoppage asking for new footwear …

Odubel Herrera arrested in domestic violence incident  —  Phillies centerfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested Monday night after a report of a domestic violence incident.  The alleged incident involved his 20-year-old girlfriend and took place at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, according to a police report.

5 things that need to happen  —  1: With the Cardinals' rotation in some disarray, they need to find a No. 1 starter on whom they can count.  —  Flaherty is showing signs of being that guy.  If he is, let him go into the seventh inning or even beyond.  If they don't find that No. 1 …

MLB power rankings: Rookie slugger Austin Riley on fire as Braves dream of another NL East title  —  In a year already defined by standout rookies, Atlanta Braves slugger Austin Riley has joined the fold, providing his team an enormous boost in the weeks since his promotion.

Chirinos pulled after 5 no-hit innings, Rays beat Blue Jays  —  Tampa Bay's plan to use an opener was derailed by recent heavy bullpen use.  —  Yonny Chirinos showed that fill-in starters, even on a pitch count, can be an excellent replacement.  —  Chirinos was pulled after five no-hit innings …

Who is the Yankees' MVP?  They've got plenty of candidates  —  NEW YORK — Since Luke Voit was called up last August at the end of his most recent minor league stint, the New York Yankees have played 91 regular-season games.  —  Voit has appeared in nearly all of them.

Toussaint providing welcomed relief for Braves  —  The dramatics in the ninth and 10th innings of the Braves' come-from-behind win in St. Louis on Sunday night wouldn't have been possible without what Touki Toussaint did in the sixth and seventh innings.  —  After entering the game …

Cincinnati Reds' Derek Dietrich, Yasiel Puig do opposite homer celebrations versus Pirates  —  Facing the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first time since a benches-clearing incident in Pittsburgh, Derek Dietrich brought back familiar memories when he crushed a solo home run in the second game …

Keith Law's 2019 MLB mock draft 2.0  —  We are one week away from the MLB draft, and with the college conference tournaments ending this past weekend, scouting departments have begun their meetings in the last 48 hours or so to prepare for draft day.  —  This projected first round is just one scenario …

Cole fans 12 as Astros down Cubs 6-5  —  Gerrit Cole tied a season high with 12 strikeouts in six solid innings and the  —  Cole Hamels early and held on for a 6-5 win over the  —  Chicago Cubs in the opener of an interleague series on Monday.  —  Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer in the first inning …

Yankees fans boo Manny Machado in star's first visit to New York since free agency  —  San Diego Padres' Manny Machado stands in the dugout during the second inning of a game against the New York Yankees, Monday, May 27, 2019, in New York.  (Michael Owens / AP)

Yankees pitchers slowly returning to health  —  James Paxton has been cleared to come off the injured list and will slip back into the Yankees rotation this week.  —  “He is cleared.  We'll talk and make sure, but we're probably looking about Wednesday,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Paxton's first start after being activated.