‘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.

Tim LoCastro lifts Diamondbacks over Mets in walk-off win in 11 innings  —  Tim Locastro drove in the tie-breaking run with one out in the 11th inning, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-5 win over the New York Mets on Saturday night.  —  Kevin Cron, called up from Triple-A Reno before the game …

RedsXtra: David Bell talks about his outburst, the grind of the season and why he's not on social media  —  David Bell's father, Buddy, has always said his son has an edge and he'll go off at times.  Through the first 55 games of David's tenure as manager, we didn't see much of that.

Orlando Arcia's two home runs propel Brewers to 12-10 win over Pirates  —  The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates combined for 22 runs and 32 hits in a wild 12-10 victory by the Brewers in 13 innings.  —  Veteran shortstop Orlando Arcia had two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run home run in the 13th inning, for the Brewers.

Rangers are 8-4 when Lynn starts.  He might have contributed to other wins by doing this  —  Jeff Mathis didn't have a hit Saturday afternoon, and he has only 10 in his past 61 at-bats.  His average is .143.  —  But the defense-first catcher found himself in the middle of the Rangers' offensive output.

Rays infielder Yandy Diaz tests hand, could return as soon as Sunday  —  He hasn't played since he was hit by a pitch against the Yankees on May 19.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Rays infielder Yandy Diaz could return from the injured list as soon as Sunday after he tested his injured left hand …

5 players the Detroit Tigers could select with No. 5 pick in MLB draft  —  J.J. Bleday went 5-for-5, as Marlins CEO Derek Jeter watched live in Hoover, Ala.  —  Here are five players the Detroit Tigers could select with the No. 5 pick in Monday's MLB draft:  —  1B Andrew Vaughn, California

Rookie Anderson earns first career win, ends extended drought for Giants starters  —  CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device  —  BALTIMORE — Since the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958, the club's starting rotation …

Angels and reliever Ty Buttrey keep an eye on potential overuse … As challenging as it is for the Angels to manage the workload of their best young reliever, it's almost as difficult for Ty Buttrey to know when to let manager Brad Ausmus and pitching coach Doug White know that he might not be available some games.

It takes nearly seven hours but Cards win _ and take a series  —  Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader watches on Friday, May 24, 2019, as his ball sails to right field a game against the Atlanta Braves in Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bader hit a double but was caught trying to steal home.

Red Sox Place Steve Pearce On Injured List, Sam Travis Recalled  —  The Red Sox have placed Steve Pearce on the 10-day injured list, with Sam Travis being recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to take his roster spot, the team announced.  —  Pearce was removed from yesterday's game in the second inning after experiencing back spasms.

Carlos Santana, Leonys Martin HR, Indians beat blundering Chicago White Sox 5-2  —  The Indians climbed back to .500 and prevented the White Sox from reaching the break-even mark for the first time since April 5.  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Santana and Leonys Martin homered …

Mookie Betts will be Red Sox' leadoff hitter the rest of the way  —  NEW YORK — The 2019 Red Sox will be looking a whole lot more like that 2018 version ... at least when it comes to the lineup.  —  Alex Cora announced prior to his team's game against the Yankees Saturday night that Mookie Betts …

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.

Rockies rock Stroman early as Blue Jays drop fifth in a row  —  DENVER - Manager Charlie Montoyo's wish list for his starting pitching staff is a long one.  —  Get healthy.  Go deep in games.  And especially avoid damage in the early innings.  —  Marcus Stroman got part of the equation right …

David Peralta takes steps toward return from injured list  —  David Peralta played in an extended spring training game at Salt River Fields on Saturday morning, and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo made it sound like he could get his left fielder back from the injured list in near future.

Don't have an account?  Sign Up Today  —  After missing most of the 2018 season with a foot injury, Kameron Misner returns to the Missouri baseball team's lineup in 2019.  (Mizzou Athletics photo)  —  file photo, UNLV's Bryson Stott (10) watches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game …