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.

Jalen Brunson's clutch buckets narrowly lead Knicks past Heat to even series  —  It was a necessary win for the Knicks.  And while it wasn't pretty, they scraped by.  —  Facing the Heat without Jimmy Butler, Tom Thibodeau's squad played at a deficit for most of Game 2 but came alive in crunch …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

Joel Embiid expected to play in Game 2 vs. Celtics after right knee injury: Sources  —  Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is on track to return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 of the second-round series against the Boston Celtics, barring any setbacks in his injured right knee, league sources tell The Athletic.

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.