Cardinals' Willson Contreras shifting to DH, outfielder: What it means for his playing time  —  Willson Contreras, who the Cardinals signed to a five-year, $87.5 million deal over the offseason, will not catch over the next couple of weeks for St. Louis.  Here's what you need to know:

'This is always where I've expected myself': Matt Mervis' journey to Wrigley Field highlights the Chicago Cubs' renewed depth  —  Jeff and Ellen Mervis had just arrived at Baltimore-Washington International Airport on Thursday afternoon when the call came through.

Julius Randle, Knicks struggle in wire-to-wire blowout Game 3 loss to Jimmy Butler, Heat  —  MIAMI — Jimmy Butler returned and the Knicks just folded.  —  Saving a terrible time to produce one of their most anemic offensive performances, New York was crushed Saturday afternoon by the Heat, 105-86, falling to a 2-1 series deficit.

Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez undergoes an appendectomy and will be out 4 to 6 weeks  —  CINCINNATI — Eloy Jiménez underwent an appendectomy Saturday evening at Cincinnati's Good Samaritan Hospital, the Chicago White Sox announced.  —  The team expected …

Aggies Blast Gators to Square Series  —  BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The Texas A&M Aggies erupted for a pair of big innings and took care of the No. 4 Florida Gators in exclamatory fashion with a 15-2 win in seven innings on Saturday on Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.

Astros' Luis Garcia needs Tommy John surgery on right elbow  —  Houston right-hander Luis Garcia needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the rest of the season, another major blow to the Astros' starting rotation.  —  A date for Garcia's surgery has not been set, and the Astros …

Mets Notebook: Carlos Carrasco's rehab delayed by stomach virus  —  Carlos Carrasco's return to action is being delayed by a stomach virus.  The right-hander was set to go on a rehab assignment this weekend but it's been pushed back while he deals with the illness.

Jake Bauers' misplay in left field sinks Yankees as Rays take series opener  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Prior to the Yankees' first game of the year against the Rays, Aaron Boone shared a glowing scouting report on the Yankees' first-place, American League East rivals.  —  “No real weakness.

Yankees' Carlos Rodon delayed further by ‘chronic’ back issue  —  Carlos Rodon's debut with the New York Yankees has hit another snag.  —  Rodon said Friday that his back issue is “chronic,” and he will have a cortisone shot next week in hopes that it speeds up the recovery process.

Yankees' Carlos Rodón's back problem takes another twist: ‘It really sucks’  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Injured Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodón broke his silence Friday, speaking to reporters for the first time since the end of spring training.

Kyle Schwarber's struggles continue as Phillies fall to Red Sox  —  Even Bryce Harper's return wasn't enough to halt a losing streak for the Philadelphia Phillies, as a poor evening from Kyle Schwarber contributed to the club's fifth consecutive loss, this time at the hands of the red-hot Boston Red Sox.

How the Baltimore Orioles became a contender  —  KANSAS CITY — Austin Hays debuted for the Baltimore Orioles as a late September call-up in 2017 at 21, a year after Baltimore made its last playoff appearance.  The next season, spent by Hays at Double-A, they went 47-115.