MLB commissioner Manfred: ‘Right now, we think the Cardinals are going to be back’  —  While the Cardinals wait and test and test and test again, Major League Baseball has mapped a route back to the field for the team and started rearranging games so that even if they don't play a complete season …

A's outfielder Ramon Laureano says vile remark by Astros hitting coach spurred brawl  —  Houston Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron made a vile comment to Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano regarding his mother, prompting Laureano to charge the Astros' bench Sunday and leading …

Indians pitchers Mike Clevinger, Zach Plesac put on restricted list after violations  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians went a step further than just putting Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac into quarantine.  —  They've been sent away from the team, and it's not known when they'll be back.

Cabrera and Soto power Nationals to 16-4 rout of Matz, Mets  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … NEW YORK (AP) — Asdrubal Cabrera went 4 for 4 with two homers, two doubles and five RBIs, tormenting his former team again as the  —  New York Mets 16-4 on Monday night.  —  Juan Soto and

Sources: MLB has preliminary talks about bubble-type format for playoffs  —  Major League Baseball has had preliminary discussions about holding its postseason in a bubble-type format after the coronavirus outbreaks on the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins that wreaked havoc …

Phillies Designate Nick Williams, Trevor Kelley For Assignment; Nick Pivetta Optioned  —  The Phillies announced a series of roster moves Tuesday, selecting the contracts of right-handers Connor Brogdon and Blake Parker.  In corresponding 40-man moves, Philadelphia designated outfielder …

D-backs Trade Ildemaro Vargas To Twins  —  The Twins announced that they have acquired switch-hitting utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas from the Diamondbacks for cash.  Minnesota will make a 28-man roster move to accommodate Vargas' activation at a later date.  Arizona designated Vargas for assignment late last week.

Rays' Brendan McKay shut down due to shoulder tightness  —  The lefty had been doing find in build-up training after a COVID-19 case, then something amiss and there is concern.  —  Rays lefty Brendan McKay has been shut down from throwing at the team's Port Charlotte camp due to tightness in his shoulder.

Chicago White Sox injury update provides good and bad news  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  White Sox announced a lot of great injury updates on Tuesday, but with the good came some bad news as well.  —  José Abreu is back in the White Sox lineup after he was taken …

Kiermaier, Margot lead hit parade as Rays beat Red Sox 8-7  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Kevin Kiermaier hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh inning,  —  Red Sox 8-7 on Monday night.  —  Kiermaier's opposite-field line drive off reliever

Rosario's slam helps Twins beat Brewers 4-2 to end skid  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's … Randy Dobnak pitched five strong innings and the  —  Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Monday night to snap a four-game skid.  —  Rosario's slam in the third inning erased an early 1- deficit …