Rays (9-0) match MLB's best start of Wild Card era  —  Tampa Bay has won all 9 by at least 4 runs, and it has outscored its opponents by 57  —  ST. PETERSBURG — For years, Kevin Kiermaier would lead the Rays' postgame victory celebrations by chanting, rapping and recognizing key contributors …

Nightengale's Notebook: Speedy Diamondbacks are ‘changing the game’ with aggressive play  —  PHOENIX — Veteran third baseman Evan Longoria plops in front of his corner locker, looks around the Arizona Diamondbacks clubhouse, and starts to reminisce as he watches his teammates leave for the night.

Aaron Boone's latest Aaron Hicks comments show how far outfielder has fallen  —  BALTIMORE — Aaron Hicks didn't play in the Yankees' 7-6 loss to the Orioles on Friday, yet his name still drew attention.  —  That's not the first time that's happened to the outfielder this year …

Yankees Notebook: Jonathan Loaisiga joins Josh Donaldson on the injured list  —  BALTIMORE — All signs pointed to Josh Donaldson landing on the injured list Saturday.  But the Yankees' third baseman had company as Jonathan Loaisiga also hit the shelf in a series of roster moves.

Bobby Dalbec to meet Red Sox in Tampa, but team hasn't made roster move yet, per sources  —  1,015  —  DETROIT — Bobby Dalbec will travel to Florida to meet the Red Sox in Tampa Bay on Monday, according to two industry sources.  —  The Red Sox have not yet made any roster moves.

Chicago White Sox pitching gets pummeled again in a 13-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates: 'It's just one of those stretches'  —  PITTSBURGH — Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. thought he had drawn a walk.  —  But Pittsburgh Pirates starter Rich Hill got a called strike, running the count full in a fifth-inning matchup.

Red Stars standout Mallory Swanson suffers a left knee injury in the USWNT's 2-0 exhibition win against Ireland  —  AUSTIN, Texas — Emily Fox and Lindsey Horan scored for the United States in a 2-0 victory Saturday against Ireland that was marred by what appeared to be a serious left knee injury to Mallory Swanson.

Mets' Francisco Alvarez begins second big-league stint with plenty to prove behind the plate  —  Francisco Alvarez's second stint in the MLB has come a bit earlier than expected.  The Mets sent the 21-year-old down to Triple-A Syracuse on March 22 with the goal of improving his defense.

Pirates SS Oneil Cruz fractures ankle in home plate collision  —  PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle in a collision at home plate during Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.  —  Cruz was attempting to score …

MLB Expert Believes Padres won't be Scared to Make Necessary Trades  —  San Diego is well-aware of their current standing in the league.  —  There are certain franchises in sports that overthink every decision and don't necessarily want to maximize their cap space.

Phillies' Darick Hall set for surgery after baserunning injury  —  Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall will undergo surgery for a torn ligament in his right thumb, he told reporters Friday.  —  Hall suffered the injury during Wednesday's loss to the New York Yankees when his hand landed …