Max Scherzer struggles against Tigers in first start since suspension: ‘It was bittersweet’  —  DETROIT — Max Scherzer used to dominate at Comerica Park.  He won the first of his three Cy Young Awards as a member of the Tigers and became one of the preeminent pitchers of his time during his five seasons in Detroit.

Brian Cashman says there's plenty of time for Yankees to turn things around: 'Don't count us out'  —  With his team sitting in last place, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spoke to reporters for nearly 30 minutes before Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

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.

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 …

Ravens' Lamar Jackson 'didn't really care for other teams,' mum about trade request  —  “I was getting messages from [fans] them, like people crying and sad in the DMs.  And I'm like, ‘Man, they got me sad,’” said Lamar Jackson.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  Lamar Jackson, despite a public trade request …

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 …

Miguel Amaya's injury-plagued path finally leads to his 1st call-up to the Chicago Cubs.  'It hasn't been easy,' the catching prospect says.  —  WASHINGTON — Miguel Amaya was picking up groceries Monday night at a gas station in Huntsville, Ala., when he received an unexpected call.

Practical Move out of Kentucky Derby with high temperature  —  Practical Move, trained by Tim Yakteen won the Santa Anita Derby, the Los Alamitos Futurity and the San Felipe Stakes  —  Practical Move won't run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday because of an elevated temperature.

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.

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 …

Yankees place Aaron Judge on injured list with hip strain  —  NEW YORK — The Yankees placed captain Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list Monday, delivering a big blow to a team currently sitting in last place.  —  Judge is dealing with a mild right hip strain, an injury the Yankees have been patient with.