Anthony Volpe, Willie Calhoun homer in Yankees win over Guardians to end 4-game skid  —  The Yankees had not scored more than two runs in each of their previous four games, but a pair of solo shots helped them end that streak in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians at Yankee Stadium.

Warriors' fourth quarter rally falls short as Lakers take Game 1  —  The Western Conference semifinals matchup between the Warriors and Lakers will resume Thursday for Game 2.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James had to do the heavy lifting in his first 22 playoff games against Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

Orioles extend April fortunes into May with 11-7 win over Royals behind Ryan Mountcastle's two homers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Orioles' first game after their historic April went much like their first 19 wins of the season.  —  Baltimore trailed 3- early, and it appeared as if the momentum …

How Bryce Harper defied every expectation to make Phillies return  —  Midway through spring training, Bryce Harper paused in front of his locker in the Philadelphia Phillies' clubhouse in Clearwater, Florida, and discussed his rehabilitation from an elbow reconstruction.

Grizzlies inform Dillon Brooks he will not be brought back: Sources  —  The Memphis Grizzlies have informed pending unrestricted free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not be brought back under any circumstances, league sources tell The Athletic.  —  After his tumultuous end to the season …

Diamondbacks to promote Brandon Pfaadt for Wednesday debut against Texas Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arizona Diamondbacks will promote right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Texas Rangers.  —  Pfaadt, 24, is the organization's top pitching prospect.

Knicks can't take advantage of Jimmy Butler's injury in Game 1 loss  —  There was the game lying on the court.  Maybe the series.  Jimmy Butler, the one player without a fathomable replacement, writhing in pain.  Grabbing his foot.  —  At that moment, Erik Spoelstra was caught …

Red Sox Verdugo attempts to walk back shots at Blue Jays' Alek Manoah prior to Beantown showdown  —  ‘ I want to have a one-on-one and I want to talk to him and just kind of clear the air on my side’  —  When Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo faces Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah Wednesday night at Fenway Park …

Mets split doubleheader with Braves after Francisco Alvarez carries team with 2 RBI in nightcap  —  Pitching help is on the way for the Mets, but it can't come soon enough.  —  The Mets split a pair of games with the Atlanta Braves on Monday at Citi Field, losing the series 2-1.

Diamondbacks prospect Kristian Robinson secures visa, nears return to minors  —  Outfield prospect Kristian Robinson secured his work visa and the Diamondbacks reinstated him from the restricted list on Monday, moving him one step closer to resuming his professional career after three years of legal troubles.