Cardinals lead Cubs 1-0 through seven innings  —  Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals and Cubs' lefthander Cole Hamels are in a pitchers' duel.  —  The home team took the lead in the fifth, scoring an unearned run without a hit.  With one out, Jedd Gyorko walked.

Dodgers News: Tony Cingrani Undergoing Shoulder Surgery That Will Likely End 2019 Season  —  After dealing with shoulder trouble during much of the 2018 season, Tony Cingrani reported to Spring Training this year and projected to be a key member of the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen.

Live updates: Diamondbacks extend lead over Mets with two-out rally in fifth  —  The Diamondbacks registered four consecutive two-out singles in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 5-1 lead over the New York Mets as play moved to the sixth.  —  Meanwhile, Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly …

To the Miami Marlins, ‘every pick is important’ in the 2019 MLB Draft  —  The Miami Marlins' scouting department has traveled the country over the past year in preparation for this moment.  Hundreds of high school seniors and college baseball players have been reviewed, graded and placed on a list.

From dominating Triple-A to hitting off Reds' bench, Josh VanMeter adjusting to role  —  After destroying Triple-A pitching for the first month of the season, Josh VanMeter admits it's taken some time to adjust to his role with the Reds.  He entered Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals with 26 plate appearances in 17 games.

Injury to Joey Gallo overshadows another quality start and win for Rangers pitcher Lance Lynn  —  ARLINGTON — For the Rangers, a 6-2 win over Kansas City should have been another little feel-good moment to a promising start.  —  Lance Lynn posted another quality start and his seventh win of the season.

Jose Urena's run of consistency giving Marlins someone they ‘can count on for innings’  —  Jose Urena knew the mistake after he threw the pitch.  His second-inning slider to Josh Naylor went right over the heart of the plate.  Naylor capitalized, sending the pitch over the right-field fence …

Astros pitcher Justin Verlander continues to make his mark in history  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The story of Justin Verlander's career remains a work in progress.  Rarely does the ace allow himself to speak in absolutes or enjoy the many milestones he reaches during a regular season.

‘Release the Kraken!’  How Gary Sanchez is making 2019 his year  —  NEW YORK — In a season that has so far been defined by the contributions of a medley of once-mostly unknown New York Yankees, it can be hard singling out one player.  But nearly 20 homers into a season that isn't even 60 games old yet, here we are.

‘I still think I can bring a really good game to the table’: Carlos Gonzalez says he's ready to help the Cubs  —  A look at the Iowa Cubs' 2019 season  —  It's been three years since Carlos Gonzalez's last All-Star selection, six years since he won his last Gold Glove and nine years since …

How Joey Cora pulled Alex along after their father died  —  Just one more out, and Joey Cora's little brother would be a champion.  One more out, for a moment of elation and celebration, for reflection, for what they had lost and won together.  —  Alex Rodriguez was seated right next to Joey Cora …

Molina likely to be out two to three weeks  —  The timetable for the return of injured Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina still is uncertain, but a good guess would seem to be two to three weeks and not just the 10 days he is required to spend on the injured list.

Belt's 4 RBIs, Posey HR carry Giants past Orioles 8-2  —  BALTIMORE (AP) If the San Francisco Giants had more games like this, Bruce Bochy would have far more reason to smile during his final season as a big league manager.  —  Backed by timely hitting and an error-free defense …